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 […]
Travelers Rest Intersection Safety
Thanks to the dedication of 20 volunteers on Friday March 18 and Saturday March 26, we have provided the City of Travelers Rest with important data towards improving the safety at the busy intersection of Main Street, Center St and McElhaney Rd. Our volunteers observed that the design of this intersection favors motor vehicles over people […]
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 […]
Economic Impact of Bicycling and Walking
There are various benefit streams that flow to society from active forms of transportation including: Reduced health costs (e.g., reduced risks of chronic diseases and ill health) Reduced costs related to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions Reduced traffic congestion and increased vehicle operating costs savings Increased productivity and reduction of sick days in the […]