Candiate Stacy Kuper responds to our questions

District 21 Republican Candidate Stacy Kuper: Question 1) what do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1)  Greenville County plays an important role in the creation of green spaces in a community. I believe that District 21 is a community that wants to bike and […]

Candidate Lance Byars responds to our questions

District 21 Republican Candidate Lance Byars: Question 1) What do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) Greenville County Council should be tasked with improving the infrastructure needs of all citizens, and that includes walking and biking. It is important to understand that there are […]

Candidate Martha Evans responds to our questions

District 25 Democrat Candidate Martha Evans: Question 1) What do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) The County’s Council’s role is crucial to seeing this endeavor implemented and carried out. It should be a Priority and at the top of the list for future projects […]

Candidate Ennis Fant responds to our questions

  District 25 Democrat candidate Ennis Fant: Question 1) What do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) They should follow the lead of the city and expand  biking and walking trails in the areas where there is the most residential growth. Question 2) What […]

On Your Left Please!

We had a nice chat with John Stuffman on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. John walks his dog 4 miles a day near Furman University. After some close encounters he decided to have this vest made to remind cyclists about proper trail etiquette. Be sure to say hello to John as you pass him saying […]

Travelers Rest Intersection Safety

Thanks to the dedication of 20 volunteers on Friday March 18 and Saturday March 26, we have provided the City of Travelers Rest with important data towards improving the safety at the busy intersection of Main Street, Center St and McElhaney Rd. Our volunteers observed that the design of this intersection favors motor vehicles over people […]

Volunteer April 17 at Bikeville Classic

On Sunday April 17, as part of the Bikeville Classic weekend, our city is proudly hosting the USA Cycling Criterium National Championships. Sunday’s race is the culmination of a weekend full of the celebration and excitement of bike racing. Bike Walk Greenville is partnering with the Greenville Spinners Bicycle Club to have a booth at […]

March 19 SRT User Count Postponed

Travelers Rest

We have cancelled the user count for Saturday March 19, and now plan for Saturday March 26 weather permitting. You can sign up at this link Volunteers for the 19th who have told us they can help on the 26th need not sign up again as we have your time slots reserved

Bikes Mean Business to Our Community

Swamp Rabbit Trail in Travelers Rest

Bike Walk Greenville Board Member Amy Ryberg Doyle talks about how Bikes Mean Business and Greenville Spinners Board Member Steve Baker cites statistics of the economic benefits of bikes in our Upstate community.  An excellent video worth watching! https://WHNS.images.worldnow.com/interface/js/WNVideo.js?rnd=770125;hostDomain=www.foxcarolina.com;playerWidth=640;playerHeight=400;isShowIcon=true;clipId=12282566;flvUri=;partnerclipid=;adTag=Video%2520Player;advertisingZone=;enableAds=true;landingPage=;islandingPageoverride=false;playerType=STANDARD_EMBEDDEDscript;controlsType=fixedFOX Carolina 21

Volunteers Needed in Travelers Rest on March 18 and March 19 to Count Trail Users

Swamp Rabbit Trail in Travelers Rest

Swamp Rabbit Trail Users wishing to Cross Main Street in Travelers Rest must contend with turning vehicles even when they have a white pedestrian crossing signal. Travelers Rest City Council is studying if a “pedestrian scramble” cycle can be installed to make all vehicles stop when a trail user presses the button.  Part of this study is […]