Bike Walk Greenville produces video advocating for safe routes to school
Greenville – In advance of the November 4, 2014 referendum for a Greenville County sales tax increase for road improvements, Bike Walk Greenville, with the support of LiveWell Greenville have started an education initiative to inform voters about the need for infrastructure for active transportation. The short video with computer-generated imagery is viewable at https://bikewalkgreenville.org/vote-county-roads-referendum/ […]
Summer News: Voter Education Campaign and September Meeting
Bike Walk Greenville received our 501(c)3 status from the IRS in July. We can now accept tax exempt contributions from our supporters! (Click here if you would like to contribute) Attorney Bo Campbell from the Horton Law Firm deserves a big thank you. Bo donated his services for preparing our lengthy IRS application. We are […]
Voters will decide on one cent sales tax on November 4
On June 3, 2014 by a vote of 8-3, Greenville County Council in the third and final reading of the ordinance (PDF) moved the Roads Advisory Commission report to the ballot for the voters to decide if they want to increase the sales tax by one cent to fund: Road Improvements Bridge Projects Pedestrian Amenities […]
Bike Walk Greenville Launches People on Bikes Campaign
May is Bike Month, a nationally-recognized initiative focused on celebrating the benefits of bicycling and building awareness to improve safety of all those who ride – for transportation and recreation. Bike Walk Greenville launched its People on Bikes Campaign this month. The campaign sends a clear message – those people you see riding bikes around […]
Resolution in Support of Roads Advisory Commission Report
Resolution in Support of Greenville County Citizen Roads Advisory Commission Report The mission of Bike Walk Greenville is to increase the quality of life and economic vitality of Greenville County by advocating for the improvement of pedestrian and bicycling opportunities and promoting the importance of health, safety, recreation and equitable transportation options. We applaud the efforts of the […]
Roads Advisory Commission report includes active transportation
On April 1, County Council was presented the report from the 19-member Roads Advisory Commission at a Council Committee of the Whole meeting that was attended by many Bike Walk Greenville supporters. The Commission presented four project lists: Road Improvements Bridge Projects Pedestrian Amenities Resurfacing There are projects that improve safety and access for active […]
District 26 Candidate Questions
With the untimely passing of County Council member Dan Rawls there is a special election for the District 26 seat. The Republican primary is on 29 April with four candidates: Todd W Frederick, Lynn W Ballard, Buddy Dyer, and Ed Poore. Democrat Windell Rodgers who will face the Republican nominee on 10 June. As the […]
What will it take for Greenville County to be like Portland?
[vimeo https://www.vimeo.com/78517554 w=480&h=270] Last week I came across this compelling video from Portland Oregon where they have record numbers of children walking and biking to school. My first reaction was, this is a great video that can serve as an inspiration for Bike Walk Greenville. So, what will it take for Greenville County to have […]
2013 Holiday Newsletter
Greenville County Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Improvement Plan From our launch in February, Bike Walk Greenville has worked to make Greenville County more bike and pedestrian friendly. A key achievement is our partnership with the Greenville County Planning Department to develop the first Greenville County Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Improvement Plan. The plan goal is […]
Greenville County Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Improvement Plan
For Release 6 November 2013 – Greenville County Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Improvement Plan Bike Walk Greenville and the Greenville County Planning Department cordially invites all community members to attend one of four open houses focused on improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions in strategic places within the county. The open houses are part of a […]