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 […]
SC House District 19 Democratic Primary Candidates Answer Our Questions
For the past five years we have asked candidates questions regarding our advocacy. For the June 12, 2018 Democratic Primary for SC House District 19 we have received answers from both candidates Carrie Counton and Hao Wu that are presented below. Bike Walk Greenville does not endorse candidates, we provide this information to help voters make an informed […]
More Funding Needed for Protected Bike Lanes
When we saw this Streetfilms Video showing the new protected bike lane trail in Boston we said to ourselves, “why don’t we have such great safe infrastructure in our urban parts of Greenville County?” The answer is easy-we have a significant lack of funding for such projects. The City of Greenville recognizes the need for […]
20’s Plenty
Our Executive Director submitted this column to The Greenville News that was published on April 9, 2017: A group on concerned citizens in the City of Greenville have been recently advocating for slower vehicle speeds through their residential streets. This is a common concern in our community. The current solution offered by the City is […]
Build The Lakeview Link Fundraising Status
Help Us Build The Lakeview Link
Help Bike Walk Greenville build the Lakeview Link and provide connectivity to the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail You can help make Greenville County a safer, healthier place to live. We need your help to build the Lakeview Link on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Just left of the woods pictured below on the Greenville Health System […]