Category: Safety
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An update from SCDOT
We reached out to Brandon E. Wilson, SCDOT District 3 Traffic Engineer for an update on the long awaited traffic signal at the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail interesction with West Blue Ridge Drive (SC-253) who provided this information on December 13, 2022: New Technology The goal of the radar technology being deployed at the […]
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SC Pedestrian Deaths Data
Some observations on the data We recently received spreadsheets from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) that provided extensive details of all the motor vehicle crashes with pedestrians for four years- 1/1/2018 through 12/31/2021. There were 4,553 crashes listed of which 714 were fatal. 829 were categorized as “incapacitating,” 1,403 were “not-incapacitating,” 196 […]
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Data gather app news coverage
Thanks to the Greenville News and reporter Tamia Boyd for publishing this story Only about 20 percent of bicycle accidents are initially reported to law enforcement across the country and South Carolina ranks as one of the most dangerous states for cyclists. Facing these facts, Bike Walk Greenville is encouraging cyclists and others in the city […]
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June 2021 Media Coverage by WYFF News 4 and The Greenville Journal
As friends, family mourn Upstate teacher killed during bike ride, advocacy groups push for bike safety measures Bike Walk Greenville fundraising to install trail counter, hopes information will lay groundwork for infrastructure enhancements Updated: 8:02 PM EDT Jun 17, 2021 GREENVILLE, S.C. —As family and friends mourn the loss of Carli Soukup, some bike safety […]
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20 is plenty thoughts for Greenville City Council
These slides were sent to Greenville City Council and key staff members on August 5, 2020 as part of our advocacy efforts. On August 14, 2020 Eric Connor with the Greenville staff of the Post and Courier reported on the progress to date: $250,000 to calm traffic, ’20 Is Plenty’: Greenville’s street speed limits a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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A Small Advocacy Win in TR
A small advocacy win in the news today from Travelers Rest Mayor Pro Tem Brandy Hart Amidon –the SCDOT has implemented a 5 second “leading pedestrian interval” at the Swamp Rabbit Trail Crossing in downtown Travelers Rest. We have been advocating for intersection improvements at the Main Street/ McElhaney Rd/ Center Street intersection for almost […]
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