Category: Education
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Focus on the Palmetto State interview March 7, 2021
WMYA 40 produces a half hour show each month – Focus on the Palmetto State that features three local non-profits. The show is broadcast on Sunday at 9:30 AM on March 7, March 14, and March 21. Host Nelson Weston interviews Frank Mansbach in this 11 minute interview where we discuss our advocacy for the […]
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County Council Candidates Answer Our Questions
The June 9, 2020 Republican Primary for Greenville County Council has a total of 7 candidates for districts 20, 21, and 22 and we asked these candidates questions important to our advocacy. District 20 is open with the retirement of Sid Cates. The candidates are Christy Cates Bright and Steve Shaw. District 21 has incumbent […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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20’s Plenty
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 to go through a well thought out traffic calming process. Bike Walk Greenville recently suggested to three […]
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3 % of people in Greenville County live in a walkable community
The website walkscore.com allows users to find locations that are walkable, and makes money by advertising apartments and homes in the searched location. They state, “We believe that walkable neighborhoods with access to public transit, better commutes, and proximity to the people and places you love are the key to a happier, healthier and more […]
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Exclusive showing of Bikes vs Cars documentary
Bike Walk Greenville hosted an exclusive showing of the documentary film Bikes vs. Cars last week at the Camelot Cinemas. Immediately following the film, we hosted a brief panel discussion with local elected officials from Greenville County on the state and future of active transportation infrastructure. We sold over 200 tickets for the event and […]
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Bike Walk Greenville produces video advocating for safe routes to school
Greenville – In advance of the November 4, 2014 referendum for a Greenville County sales tax increase for road improvements, Bike Walk Greenville, with the support of LiveWell Greenville have started an education initiative to inform voters about the need for infrastructure for active transportation. The short video with computer-generated imagery is viewable at https://bikewalkgreenville.org/vote-county-roads-referendum/ […]
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Bike Walk Greenville Launches People on Bikes Campaign
May is Bike Month, a nationally-recognized initiative focused on celebrating the benefits of bicycling and building awareness to improve safety of all those who ride – for transportation and recreation. Bike Walk Greenville launched its People on Bikes Campaign this month. The campaign sends a clear message – those people you see riding bikes around […]
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What will it take for Greenville County to be like Portland?
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 thousands of kids […]
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