South Carolina’s first protected bike lane is now fully implemented
We thought it important to tell a little history of how we got to this point: This project started with a meeting in July 20115 with former City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Director Dana Souza and advocates from Bike Walk Greenville, where Mr Souza agreed that the city’s bicycle program needed more attention. This […]
White Horse Road Pedestrian Deaths Discussion
The Greenville News Published a front page story about pedestrian deaths on White Horse Road on Sunday 11 June 2017 We posted the below on Facebook: We are glad to see this front page coverage by The Greenville News of the systemic issue of designing our community for cars and not for people. Handing out reflective […]
Biking is the fastest way to commute in Greenville. This is how we can make it safer
On April 21, I was the bike representative of a bike vs car vs bus race in Greenville, SC for Earth Day 2017. The race was sponsored by Greenlink, the local bus service, and it followed the standard format: pick a spot outside of city center and see who can get downtown quickest. The car […]
Bike Rider wins Bike vs Car Vs Bus Race
Congratulations to bike rider, and BWG Board Member Tim Hibbard in winning the bike vs bus vs car race on April 21 . Tim completed the 3 1/2 mile commute to city hall ahead of motorist Mike Renner and bus rider Logan Brown. The City of Greenville produced this video the documents the race. Thanks […]
Jeff Speck: Towards a More Walkable and Bikeable Greenville
World renowned urban planner Jeff Speck spoke to a receptive crowd at the Clemson One Auditorium on 12 April. This event was organized by AIA Greenville, and Bike Walk Greenville was pleased to be one of the sponsors. He followed with a small session for city staff and sponsors at City Hall on 13 […]
Lower Speed Limits Save Lives
Seven years ago I was riding my bike and was hit by a car. While I was recovering in the hospital, I learned that “When you get hit by a car traveling at 20 mph you live… but if you get hit by a car traveling at 40 mph you die.“ The recent deaths of […]
Save lives by designing for people not just for cars
It seems like we get a news alert on our phones every week about another pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the upstate. Many times these reports are for pedestrians trying to cross one of our major 4 or 5 lane roads well after dark. And while this is anecdotal, according to Dangerous by […]
The True Cost of Commuting to Work- Infographic
When you look at the true cost it sure would be nice to be able to bike or walk to work. Bike Walk Greenville is advocating for new safe biking and walking infrastructure in downtown Greenville to make active transportation a viable option.
Where to put protected bike lanes
Note: I am lucky enough to be part of a committee that determines where protected bike lanes should be installed in the City of Greenville and how to evaluate future potential protected bike line projects. Part of our discussions have included very spirited debates about how existing bike traffic on a road should impact this […]
A look at our 2016 Advocacy Accomplishments
As an all volunteer non-profit, Bike Walk Greenville made some notable progress in 2016, and we believe it is worthwhile to document our accomplishments. 1) We hosted an exclusive showing of the Bikes Vs. Cars documentary in February. The initial theater we were given access to sold out thanks to the response of our engaged […]