Greenville County Council Adopts First Ever Bike Walk Plan
We are very pleased with the adoption of the bike walk plan that was the first major project that we embarked on as Bike Walk Greenville. The projects included in this plan were used by the Council appointed Roads Commission as part of the sales tax referendum that was defeated 2 to 1 in the […]
Feedback to the Bikes vs Cars Event
We received great feedback from many members of the community who attended the film and panel discussion on February 11, 2016. Thank you to all of you who attended and made your voice heard. Here is a just a sampling of some of the feedback we have received on the event. Randy MacDougald –Carolina […]
Exclusive showing of Bikes vs Cars documentary
Bike Walk Greenville hosted an exclusive showing of the documentary film Bikes vs. Cars last week at the Camelot Cinemas. Immediately following the film, we hosted a brief panel discussion with local elected officials from Greenville County on the state and future of active transportation infrastructure. We sold over 200 tickets for the event and […]
Think Outside the Car
Some things are cliches. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t true. So it is with well-meaning, non-profit organizations. They’re all passionate. They can’t stop talking about their cause. And they are always asking for money. Plus, they all have t-shirts. Fact is, no self-respecting non-profit can claim real street cred unless they have a t-shirt […]
Join Bike Walk Greenville to View the Film “Bikes vs Cars”
Join Bike Walk Greenville for a thought provoking film about our cities, our air, and our society’s obsession with the automobile. “Bikes vs Cars” depicts a global crisis that deep down we all know we need to talk about: Climate, earth’s resources, and cities where the entire surface is consumed by the car. How did […]
City of Greenville Advocacy Meeting Oct 13
Join us at Greenville City Hall in the third floor conference room on October 13 at 12:00 noon to learn about bike walk initiatives in the city of Greenville. Meeting Agenda – Celebrate successes, plan our future course and discuss how Bikeville and BWG can best work together in the years to come to make Greenville […]
Support safer roads and healthier children in Greenville County
We’re raising funds to build a safer community for our children and all the citizens of Greenville County. There’s little doubt that Greenville County roads are dangerous for pedestrians. In fact, South Carolina pedestrians sustain fatal injuries at double the national average. As Greenville County grows, and more people walk and bike our roads, that […]
Summer News
Strategic Framework Developed The Bike Walk Greenville Board of Directors has recently developed a strategic framework that we are now sharing with the community. Through a series of workshops facilitated by board vice-chair Eleanor Dunlap, the board refined our mission and vision and developed actions that will lead to measurable results. Board committees have been […]
Grow our momentum with your year-end gift
Since our founding in early 2013, Bike Walk Greenville (BWG) has become recognized as a powerful voice for active transportation in Greenville County. We have delivered our message to thousands of citizens and started a community wide discussion about the need for safer roads for all users. Achieving our goals in 2014 Our 2014 strategy […]
Fall News: Vote Nov 4, 1st SC Bike Summit and Christmas Parade
Reminder: VOTE on November 4! Have you seen the 100 bike/walk projects included in the November 4, 2014 ballot question? And encouraged your friends and family to do the same? If you are not subscribed to our advocacy alerts, they are available to read online. Articles are available on our Facebook and Twitter profiles. Watch […]