Protected Bike Lane Demonstration
We are very pleased to report on a successful collaboration with the City of Greenville to provide South Carolina the first demonstration of a protected bike lane. As documented in this video by volunteer George Varn, 3 hours of work by 13 volunteers transformed one block of East Broad Street in the heart of downtown […]
WYFF News Story about Safer Bike Lanes
Thanks to John Lyon with WYFF news for the excellent coverage about the update to the City of Greenville Bicycle Master Plan to address protected bike Lanes. This 2 minute video was broadcast on the 11:00 PM news on May 19, 2016.
County Council candidates answer our questions
Bike Walk Greenville in partnership with the Greenville Spinners Bicycle Club believes it is essential that voters understand the positions of candidates for County Council. We have prepared nine questions about transportation and have received thoughtful responses that voters should read. As non-profits our goals are to educate the public on our advocacy. We do not endorse candidates. […]
Candidate Mike Barnes responds to our questions
District 18 Republican Candidate Mike Barnes: Question 1) What do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) Communication with the public is paramount. Encouraging their participation in our process will aid us as we map our present and future plans. Informing our residents of the […]
Council member Joesph Baldwin responds to our questions
Republican County Council member Joseph Baldwin represents district 18: Question 1) what do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking Infrastructure? Answer 1) the swamp rabbit trail has been a great success. I am in support of expanding and we are in the process of doing it now. I […]
Candiate Stacy Kuper responds to our questions
District 21 Republican Candidate Stacy Kuper: Question 1) what do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) Greenville County plays an important role in the creation of green spaces in a community. I believe that District 21 is a community that wants to bike and […]
Candidate Lance Byars responds to our questions
District 21 Republican Candidate Lance Byars: Question 1) What do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) Greenville County Council should be tasked with improving the infrastructure needs of all citizens, and that includes walking and biking. It is important to understand that there are […]
Candidate Martha Evans responds to our questions
District 25 Democrat Candidate Martha Evans: Question 1) What do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) The County’s Council’s role is crucial to seeing this endeavor implemented and carried out. It should be a Priority and at the top of the list for future projects […]
Candidate Ennis Fant responds to our questions
District 25 Democrat candidate Ennis Fant: Question 1) What do you think the County Council’s role is in improving the county’s walking and biking infrastructure? Answer 1) They should follow the lead of the city and expand biking and walking trails in the areas where there is the most residential growth. Question 2) What […]
On Your Left Please!
We had a nice chat with John Stuffman on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. John walks his dog 4 miles a day near Furman University. After some close encounters he decided to have this vest made to remind cyclists about proper trail etiquette. Be sure to say hello to John as you pass him saying […]