Is this safe biking infrastructure for those 8 to 80?
“Simpsonville Swamp Rabbit Trail” is a public Facebook Group that was created five years ago to “talk about, create energy and ideas and partner with people that would like to see the Swamp Rabbit Trail come to Simpsonville.” On November 2, 2019 the below news was posted. We also shared this to the Bike Walk […]
Greenville City Council candidates John DeWorken and Matt Johnson answer our questions
The November 5, 2019 election for the Greenville City Council district 1 seat is being contested between Republican John DeWorken and Democrat Matt Johnson. This seat is currently held by Amy Ryberg Doyle who has decided not to seek re-election after serving since November 2007. […]
Greenville City Council candidates George Fletcher and Dorothy Dowe answer our questions
The November 5, 2019 election for the Greenville City Council at large seat is being contested between Republican incumbent George Fletcher and Democrat challenger Dorothy Dowe. As a 501c3 non-profit Bike Walk Greenville does not endorse candidates. We ask them questions related to our advocacy […]
12,000 lb granite statue foundation installed at the Lakeview Link Plaza
A short video that explains the new landmark and what comes next t mile marker 29.7 of the Prisma Health Swamp Rail Trail Green line – the Lakeview Link Plaza
Mary McGowan Bicycle Advocate
Mary McGowan was featured in this video produced by Greenville County Schools was posted to the their Facebook Page on June 17, 2019 and has been viewed on that platform over 10,000 times. We are proud to have Mary as a member of the Bike Walk Greenville Board of Directors.
Artist Charles Pate Jr. is creating a bronze statue for the Lakeview Link Trail Plaza
As the completion of the Lakeview Link to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail approaches, Bike Walk Greenville is pleased to announce that we have commissioned the talented Greenville Artist Charles Pate Jr. to create public art that celebrates “We all need safe places to walk and ride a bike.” The statue will be installed […]
Construction Progress: The Lakeview Link to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
Short video cf the Paving of the Lakeview Link June 27, 2019. Includes wht comes next for the finishing touches. Short Video of Construction Progress as of April 12, 2109
The candidates answer our questions – SC Senate District 6 Primary Election January 22, 2019 and General Election March 26, 2019
There will be a Republican Primary Election on January 22, 2019 for the seat vacated by William Timmons with his election to the US House of Representatives. A detailed map of this district is shown below and is also available at this link […]
2018 Advocacy Accomplishments
Michael Dantzler representing the SC Livable Communities Alliance and the Palmetto Cycling Coalition interviewed Bike Walk Greenville Executive Director Frank Mansbach in Falls Park, Greenville SC on October 15, 2018. Frank tells the story about the Lakeview Link to the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Funding assured for Lakeview Link
After a six-month campaign, Bike Walk Greenville has achieved its goal of raising $100,000 to cover half the construction costs for a trail spur to connect Lakeview Middle School to the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Greenville County will contribute the other $100,000 and will start construction of the 4/10-mile spur in January. “We want to […]