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Application for Bicycle Friendly Community Designation Section V:EvaluationandPlanning Section IV:Enforcement Section III:Encouragement Section II:Education Section I:Engineering Action/Resolution Plan Introduction

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Action/Resolution Plan ENGINEERING Complete Streets

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Introduction

Bicycling is a low-cost transportation alternative that is non-polluting, energy efficient, and provides health benefits. Bicycling can be a form of recreation or an individuals primary means of transportation. Using a bicycle as a primary means, or mode has also been shown in heavily congested areas to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Bicycles provide an efficient form of transportation to all socioeconomic levels at a very low cost. Additional benefits of bicycle use include reduced requirement for roadway and parking space per traveler. Bicycling has steadily increased in popularity as both a mode of transportation and a recreational activity over the past decade. While most of this growth has been in off-road/mountain biking, road bicycling has continued to grow. In recent reaction to this increased interest in bicycling, realizing that bicycling (and pedestrianism) are important activities to an improved quality of life, political forces and funding have responded in kind. Like many communities around the U.S., Greenville County is experiencing a resurgence in interest in bicycling as a means of transportation. The bicycle is a low-cost and effective means of transportation that is quiet, non-polluting, extremely energy- efficient, versatile, healthy, and fun. Bicycles also offer low-cost mobility to the non- driving public, especially the young. In addition, recent national surveys find that more people are willing to cycle more frequently if better bicycle facilities are provided. Greenville County has many of the attributes needed to become a bicycle- friendly community. This includes smaller towns and cities, a moderate climate, and a population interested in health, environment, and livable neighborhoods. The popularity of recreational bicycling in Greenville County has significantly increased bicycle ridership. This plan provides safe and efficient routes for all types of bicycle riders

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whether it be for commuting, shopping, traveling to and from school, or to reach a recreational destination. Bicycle transportation is beneficial in many ways. Increased use of bicycles for commuting reduces traffic congestion and parking demand, especially during peak periods. Bicycles expand the mobility of those who cannot drive or do not have access to automobiles. And bicycling offers numerous recreational and fitness opportunities. For these reasons, Greenville County recognizes the need to provide safe and convenient travel alternatives for its residents.

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ROUTE 1- Historic Downtown Greenville Tour

This tour consists of the most scenic and historic sections of downtown Greenville. The tour is perfect for a day outing with the family, especially on a weekend when traffic is lighter.

Points of Interest: McPherson Park, Earle Street/James Street/Hampton- Pinckney/Pettigru and East Park Historic Preservation Areas; Downtown Greenville including City Hall, The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, interesting shops and buildings, Westend Historic District, and homes along McDaniel Avenue.

DISTANCE: 7.75 miles

TRAFFIC WATCH: Light on weekends, but considerably heavier during the week. Watch traffic at all times on Buncombe Street, Laurens Road/Stone Avenue, Park Avenue, and Cleveland Street.

TERRAIN: Mostly flat with a few rolling hills along Cleveland Street.

STARTING POINT: McPherson Park

SCHOOLS: None

SKILL LEVEL: 3----Good for families

NOTES: Bicycle crossing signs should be placed on the Stone Avenue/Laurens Road section of the route. The entrance for the Cleveland Park bike path is adjacent to this route (next to The Peace Center).

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1. Left out of McPherson Park 15. Left onto Hampton Avenue 25. Left on Crescent Avenue, onto Park Avenue 16. Right onto Butler Avenue 26. Left on Belmont Avenue, 2. Right onto Main Street 17. Cross Washington Street; 27. Right onto McDaniel Avenue 3. Left onto Earle Street Butler changes to Broad 28. Right onto Ridgeland Avenue, 4. Right onto Townes Street 18. Right onto River Street. Cross Ridgeland forks - bear right. 5. Left onto Croft Street bridge on River Street and follow 29. Right at bridge onto 6. Left onto Robinson Street to Camperdown Way. McDaniel Avenue 7. Left onto Earle Street 19. Left onto Camperdown Way 30. Left at light onto East 8. Right onto Townes Street 20. Left onto Main Street Washington Street 9. Right onto Park Street 21. Right onto East Broad Street 31. Right onto Broadus 10. Left onto Atwood Street 22. Right onto Falls Street 32. Right onto Pettigru Street 11. Left onto Buncombe Street 23. Left onto Cleveland Street 33. Right onto East North Street. 12. Right onto Butler Avenue 24. At the fork, continue straight 34. Left onto Stone Avenue. 13. Right onto Pinckney Street on Jones Avenue (Cleveland 35. Left onto Park Avenue. 14. Left onto Lloyd Street forks to the left) 36. Left at the entrance of McPherson Park.

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ROUTE 2- Dogwood Trail

This tour is great for a spring afternoon to see all the magnificent dogwood trees in bloom.

Points of Interest: North Main Park, McPherson Park, Earle Street Historic Preservation Area, the North Main residential area, downtown Greenville including City Hall, The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, interesting shops and buildings, the East Park Historic Preservation Area, the Greenville Women’s Club, Cleveland Park, Reedy River Park, and West End Market Area.

DISTANCE: 7.87 miles

TRAFFIC WATCH: Parts of tour are heavy, especially around Main Street.

TERRAIN: Several steep inclines but overall a good trail; wide mostly smooth roads.

STARTING POINT: North Main Park

SCHOOLS: Stone and Summit Drive Elementary Schools

SKILL LEVEL: 3—Good for families

NOTES: The Cleveland Park bike path connects the park with The Peace Center downtown.

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M Directions 1. B egin at North M ain Park. 13. Left onto University Ridge, 25. Reverse direction back 2. From the park, turn left onto continues straight across to Main Street and follow North Main Street. Church Street. Main Street to North Main 3. Right onto East Avondale Avenue 14. Left onto Cleveland Street. Park. and bear right onto North Avondale 15. Right onto Ridgeland Street Avenue. 16. Right onto Cleveland Park Drive 4. Right onto Pinehurst Drive. 17. Left onto Lakehurst Street. 5. Left onto Summit Drive, this turns 18. Right onto Cleveirvine Street into Bennett Street. 19. Right onto Woodland Way 6. Left onto Harcourt Circle. 20. Left onto Happy Hollow 7. Left onto Bennett Street. 21. Right onto Dogwood Lane 8. Right onto East Park Avenue. 22. Right onto Fernwood Lane 9. Left onto Main Street 23. Left onto Woodland Way 10. Left onto Augusta Street 24. Right onto Lakehurst to complete 11. Left onto University Street loop. 12. Right onto Howe Street

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ROUTE 3- Paris Mountain Tour

This tour combines city scenes and country touring. This tour is quite unique since it connects a downtown urban center with a picturesque mountain and state park.

Points of Interest: North Main Park, North Main residential area, and Paris Mountain State Park.

DISTANCE: Route 6.28 miles

TRAFFIC WATCH: Medium. Be especially careful on State Park Road, Rutherford Road and North Main Street.

TERRAIN: Mostly rolling hills but a couple of steep ones. Paving is good overall

STARTING POINT: McPherson Park

SCHOOLS: Stone Avenue, Summit Drive, and Paris Elementary Schools; Sevier Middle School.

SKILL LEVEL: 5—Requires medium effort.

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1. B egin Tour at M cPherson P ark. 7. Left onto 291 (get into right lane Parking is available in the park. of traffic). 2. From the park turn right onto 8. Right onto State Park Road. Park Avenue. 9. Bear left at Paris Mountain State 3. Left onto Bennett Street, Park sign on State Park Road. continue straight, Bennett 10. Left at State Park entrance. changes to Summit Drive. 4. Cross Rutherford Road. 5. Right onto Wedgewood. 6. Left onto Meadowcrest which changes to Rayford Lane (go into parking lot and onto front of parking lot, Highway 291 runs in front of this).

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ROUTE 4- Reedy River Tour

This tour is designed to display the excellent fall leaf colors within the City of Greenville. This route parallels the Reedy River.

Points of Interest: Cleveland Park, Greenville Country Club residential area, and Augusta Road area. McAlister Square, Greenville Technical College, and downtown are not far off the route.

DISTANCE: 5.53 miles

TRAFFIC WATCH: Light, except for two blocks along Augusta Road.

TERRAIN: Mostly rolling hills and a couple of steep climbs (Happy Hollow, Longview Terrace, and Byrd Boulevard.)

STARTING POINT: Cleveland Park

SCHOOLS: None. However, Augusta Circle and Blythe Elementary Schools, Beck Middle School, and Greenville Technical College are all close to the route.

SKILL LEVEL: 4—Good for families

NOTES: The Cleveland Park bike path originates in the park. It has been recommended that only experienced cyclists ride on Augusta Road. All others are encouraged to walk their bicycles on the sidewalk along Augusta Road until Byrd Boulevard.

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1. B egin tour in Cleveland P ark. 11. Right onto Cureton Street. 21. Right onto East Lanneau From the park, take right onto 12. Left onto McCuen Street. Street. Cleveirvine. 13. Right onto East Augusta Place. 22. Right onto Lanneau Street. 2. Right onto Woodland Way. 14. Left onto Augusta Road. 23. Right onto McDaniel Street. 3. Left onto Happy Hollow. Left 15. Left onto Byrd Boulevard. 24. Right onto Woodland Way. onto Dogwood Lane. 16. Left onto Riverside Drive turns 25. Left cut onto bike trail after 4. Right onto Trails End. onto Brookside Way. Stay on bridgeat Cleveland Park. 5. Straight to Fernwood. Brookside until it turns into Byrd Stay on trail, comes out at 6. Left onto Woodland Way. Boulevard. ball field. 7. Left onto McDaniel. 17. Right onto Augusta. 8. Left onto Lanneau Street. 18. Right onto East Augusta Place. 9. Left onto East Lanneau Street. 19. Right onto Cureton. 10. Left onto Long View Terrace, 20. Left onto Longview Terrace, cross Faris Road. cross Faris Road. Laurens RoadBypass Greenville BikeRouteNumber 1

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Bike Trails IMPLEMENTATION trails & greenways master plan TRAIL DETAILS & STANDARDS KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Typical trail cross-sections and intersections are • Adopt this Plan. provided in the plan. There will be three main trail • Designate a Greenway and Trail Coordinator. city of greenville, south carolina types: greenway trails, street-based trails, and natural • Expand role of Bicycle and Pedestrian Action surface trails. Committee (BPAC) to include greenways and trails. • Market the greenway system. • Greenway Trail - Refers to a ten-foot wide, paved • Place signage where appropriate to increase multi-use trail, typically located in a natural, or green visibility of system. setting. Where feasible, such trails will feature a 5-foot • Secure and commit funding. wide strip of rubberized surface for pedestrians. • Begin work on Top Priority Projects. • Street Based Trail - Where greenway trails are • Begin acquiring land and easements. not feasible, sidewalks and bicycle-friendly roadways • Ensure that trail planning is integrated with other are recommended as ‘street based’ trails, in order to planning efforts. preserve overall connectivity. These types of trail • Develop and implement education, encouragement, provide local residents with safe routes to connect to and awareness programs. and from separate trail heads and other destinations • Adopt a ‘Complete the Streets’ policy. not served by greenway trails. • Evaluate and update this plan as needed.

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WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE E A comprehensive system of signage is required throughout the project to ensure that information EXECUTIVE SUMMARY is provided to trail users regarding the safe and appropriate use of all facilities, both on-road & off- The purpose of the Greenville Trails • Improving health through • While the plan is limited to the road. It is essential that the future trail network be & Greenways Master Plan is to active living city limits, opportunities will signed seamlessly with other alternative transportation develop a framework for building an • Clear skies, clean rivers, and exist for regional connections routes, such as designated bicycle routes, historic and/ integrated system of pathways that protected wildlife in the Upstate Area. or cultural walking tours, and wherever possible, bus will link residents to the outdoors. • Protecting people and Destinations include Travelers routes and the proposed Greenlink Bus Rapid Transit. The future network will provide property from flood damage Rest, Taylors, Greer, Easley, residents with close-to-home and • Enhancing cultural awareness Mauldin, and Spartanburg. close-to-work access to bicycle and and community density THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK pedestrian trails that connect to the The Swamp Rabbit Forum was City’s most popular destinations. Based on public input, extensive established in 2006 to create Suggested changes to the City of Greenville Code of The trails and greenways will serve fieldwork, research into related a shared vision and coordinate Ordinances include adding the following text regarding transportation and recreation needs planning efforts, and a thorough efforts to achieve the development greenways in adopted plans: and help to encourage quality, analysis of aerial photographs, of the greenway along the Reedy sustainable economic growth. elevation contours and parcel River, its tributaries and other spur “In any case in which a greenway is indicated on an data, the trails and greenways plan opportunities. In the long-term, adopted plan of the City of Greenville as being located Trails and greenways provide a consists of the following: the group will consider initiating on lands proposed for development, such greenway variety of benefits that will ultimately conversations with landowners shall be dedicated and developed.” affect the sustainability of the City’s • It will build upon the existing along the former Swamp Rabbit economic, environmental, and social trail network along the Reedy rail line in extending this trail to This requirement should be inserted into Chapter 19 health. These benefits include: River, which will become the the north to Jones Gap. Land Development Regulations, Article II, Subdivision spine of the future city-wide Regulations, Division 4: Required Improvements, as a For more information about existing and future • Creating value and generating trail system. The components of the plan are new section entitled, “Sec. 19-72. Greenways”. This trails in the city visit: economic activity • The network will connect explained in further detail on the division of the code already outlines provisions for http://www.greatergreenville.com/city_services/trails.asp • Improving bicycle and major destinations and following pages. sidewalks, streets, and other required improvements; or contact: pedestrian transportation serve as an opportunity for greenways should be no different in this respect, and Greenville Parks and Recreation Department alternative transportation as should be dedicated upon development. 864-467-4350 well as recreation. ESTABLISHING A GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE PRIMARY TRAIL & GREENWAY PLAN CORRIDORS: Given the benefits of trails and greenways outlined in the • Stimulate economic growth through increases in real REEDY RIVER GREENWAY previous section, some of the goals of the trail network property value and tourism, include the following: • Enhance and protect the environmental quality of This segment of the trail network is the primary • Offer area residents a viable choice to walk or bike open spaces and creek and river corridors, and greenway corridor. It acts as a north-south for their local trips, • Conserve and tell the story of local culture, history, connector, linking Travelers Rest and Simpsonville • Provide opportunities for improving the personal and heritage through interpretive trials and signage. to Greenville’s downtown. The trail consists of health and fitness of individuals, several components: the existing CSX Trail, Reedy River Trail, and Downtown Connector. The proposed trail network is based on a ‘hub & spokes’ model, where parks and other “I know a trail from Downtown to Travelers Rest area would be nice for those who cycle in TR, Marietta and north of there. It would be a safer TRAIL popular destinations serve as ‘hubs’, and the trails that connect them serve as ‘spokes’. way to get north of Greenville without having to use the busy roads.” (Public Comment, June 2007) NETWORK For a more detailed map, refer to the complete plan. BRUSHY CREEK GREENWAY

To Travelers Rest & To Paris Mountain This secondary greenway links downtown with the Furman University State Park trails & greenw ays m southwest corner of Greenville, and connects with ast Anderson using street-based (i.e. wide sidewalks and er bicycle-friendly streets) trails. Major destinations k e p e r C l d a along the trail segment include Mills Mill, St. n a n l

h c i for the city of greenville R Francis Hospital, and the Baseball Stadium. “A ribbon of connectivity throughout Greenville City and County should be priority to continue to make Greenville a quality area it live in. Having developers dedicate ribbons of land to greenways and liner parks is step in build the future.” (Public Comment, June 2007) RICHLAND GREENWAY

This branch connects downtown and the Reedy

¨¦§385 River Greenway to north Greenville and beyond. Destination points include Bob Jones University, To Greer & Timmons Park, Park Avenue Gym and the War Spartanburg ¨¦§385 Museum. An on-street trail ties this segment of the trail system to Paris Mountain State Park.

“ I am thrilled to see that Greenville is finally creating a long overdue greenway and trails plan. The city government should support this initiative

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R e e d y This east-west corridor connects the downtown Ri B r u sh v y C e to eastern Greenville. Destinations include Roper r e r ek ¨¦§85 Mountain Science Center, the Carolina First Center. It will also connect Greenville to the region, to Greer and Spartanburg.

To Mauldin ¨¦§185 To Piedmont Type I Trail: Greenway Trail “I would love to see access spread outward, from downtown, in most directions....towards Augusta St....up Wade Hampton, into Taylors/Greer... ¨¦§85 Existing: 8 Miles along E. North St to Timmons Park and over to the Pleasantburg/Haywood Rd area.” (Public Comment, June 2007) Proposed: 50 Miles

Type II Trail: Street Based Trail GREENLINK GREENWAY To Anderson Existing: 4 Miles Proposed: 53 Miles Following Laurel Creek and an abandoned rail Legend Greenway Trail - Proposed Destination line, this trail segment connects the Reedy River Greenway Trail - Existing Park Type III Trail: Natural Surface Trail Street Based Trail - Proposed Water Body O Lake Conestee Existing: 3 Miles Greenway from downtown to University Center, Street Based Trail - Existing Greenville City Limits Natural Surface Trail - Proposed School 2,600 To Simpsonville & Proposed: 10 Miles the Pleasantburg Commercial Corridor, Verdae, Natural Surface Trail - Existing Feet Fountain Inn Carolina First Center, Clemson ICAR Campus, and beyond to Mauldin. ESTABLISHING A GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE PRIMARY TRAIL & GREENWAY PLAN CORRIDORS: Given the benefits of trails and greenways outlined in the • Stimulate economic growth through increases in real REEDY RIVER GREENWAY previous section, some of the goals of the trail network property value and tourism, include the following: • Enhance and protect the environmental quality of This segment of the trail network is the primary • Offer area residents a viable choice to walk or bike open spaces and creek and river corridors, and greenway corridor. It acts as a north-south for their local trips, • Conserve and tell the story of local culture, history, connector, linking Travelers Rest and Simpsonville • Provide opportunities for improving the personal and heritage through interpretive trials and signage. to Greenville’s downtown. The trail consists of health and fitness of individuals, several components: the existing CSX Trail, Reedy River Trail, and Downtown Connector. The proposed trail network is based on a ‘hub & spokes’ model, where parks and other “I know a trail from Downtown to Travelers Rest area would be nice for those who cycle in TR, Marietta and north of there. It would be a safer TRAIL popular destinations serve as ‘hubs’, and the trails that connect them serve as ‘spokes’. way to get north of Greenville without having to use the busy roads.” (Public Comment, June 2007) NETWORK For a more detailed map, refer to the complete plan. BRUSHY CREEK GREENWAY

This branch connects downtown and the Reedy

“ I am thrilled to see that Greenville is finally creating a long overdue greenway and trails plan. The city government should support this initiative

L a as it will further cement Greenville's quality of life and enhance the health and fitness of it's citizens. “ (Public Comment, June 2007) ur el C r e e k GATEWAY GREENWAY

Type II Trail: Street Based Trail GREENLINK GREENWAY To Anderson Existing: 4 Miles Proposed: 53 Miles Following Laurel Creek and an abandoned rail Legend Greenway Trail - Proposed Destination line, this trail segment connects the Reedy River Greenway Trail - Existing Park Type III Trail: Natural Surface Trail Street Based Trail - Proposed Water Body O Lake Conestee Existing: 3 Miles Greenway from downtown to University Center, Street Based Trail - Existing Greenville City Limits Natural Surface Trail - Proposed School 2,600 To Simpsonville & Proposed: 10 Miles the Pleasantburg Commercial Corridor, Verdae, Natural Surface Trail - Existing Feet Fountain Inn Carolina First Center, Clemson ICAR Campus, and beyond to Mauldin. IMPLEMENTATION trails & greenways master plan TRAIL DETAILS & STANDARDS KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Typical trail cross-sections and intersections are • Adopt this Plan. provided in the plan. There will be three main trail • Designate a Greenway and Trail Coordinator. city of greenville, south carolina types: greenway trails, street-based trails, and natural • Expand role of Bicycle and Pedestrian Action surface trails. Committee (BPAC) to include greenways and trails. • Market the greenway system. • Greenway Trail - Refers to a ten-foot wide, paved • Place signage where appropriate to increase multi-use trail, typically located in a natural, or green visibility of system. setting. Where feasible, such trails will feature a 5-foot • Secure and commit funding. wide strip of rubberized surface for pedestrians. • Begin work on Top Priority Projects. • Street Based Trail - Where greenway trails are • Begin acquiring land and easements. not feasible, sidewalks and bicycle-friendly roadways • Ensure that trail planning is integrated with other are recommended as ‘street based’ trails, in order to planning efforts. preserve overall connectivity. These types of trail • Develop and implement education, encouragement, provide local residents with safe routes to connect to and awareness programs. and from separate trail heads and other destinations • Adopt a ‘Complete the Streets’ policy. not served by greenway trails. • Evaluate and update this plan as needed.

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Bike Access Greenville Spinners Bicycle Club Making cycling safer and easier in Greenville BIKE NETWORK CONCEPT PLAN

We propose several strategies for making downtown Greenville a great place for Presented to Greenville City Council cycling. Some are focused on the network of bike lanes themselves. Others go beyond what is painted on the streets to include a variety of supporting efforts. December 19, 2005 Combined with the creation of the bike lane network itself, these strategies are the first steps towards making Greenville a first-class cycling city. Our long-term goals What we are asking for cycling in Greenville of the City Council Increase visibility for cyclis ts on Greenville’s streets. • To create an integrated 1. Approval for staff to proceed with Over the last few years, a number of municipalities in bicycle transportation network implementation of a downtown bike Europe and North America have begun to use blue across the City of Greenville network based on this concept paint to increase the visibility of their bike lanes. One study showed a 38% decrease in bicycle-auto collisions • To make cycling more accessible 2. Endorsement of bike lanes and and a 71% decrease in serious injuries when blue so that a wide range of people related facilities as a core element of markings were installed on existing bike lanes. Given Greenville's revitalization strategy that 80% of all cycling fatalities in Greenville occur at will feel safe on the streets again intersections, this is probably the single most important • To promote cycling as a core 3. Allocation of funds needed to begin thing that we can do to improve safety. element of Greenville's identity implementation, in accordance with

We propose that the city mark all bike lane as a city and as a region a budget request from city staff intersection crossings with blue paint or equivalent.

Components of an integrated bicycle transportation network Make cycling to downtown easier and more secure. While personal safety is the key barrier to A well-developed cycling network will rely on a variety of configurations, from off-street increased cycling in Greenville, the lack of bike greenways to on-street lanes to marked routes. A given segment can shift from one type to parking options is a factor as well. Greenville has another several times along its length in response to changing conditions. Particularly in the relatively few bicycle racks and no bicycle lockers, older portions of the city, where land use is more intensive, a flexible approach is essential. and adding some of each at strategically chosen locations is a relatively low-cost option for We propose that the city adopt an integrated framework for Greenville’s cycling

increasing cycling access to downtown. infrastructure that makes use of a range of components similar to those listed below.

We propose that the city install additional bike MULTI-USE GREENWAYS, which are off- racks and initiate a bike locker pilot project. street paths (paved or otherwise) that serve as key transportation and recreation

Cycling and Greenville’s ongoing revitalization corridors for cyclists and others Creating a network of bike lanes, paths, and routes is not just about providing BICYCLE BOULEVARDS, which are streets with one or more car lanes plus a amenities for recreational cyclists. It is also about creating a community that retains bike lane in each direction and a and draws in people who want to live in a place where cycling is encouraged. And it median in the middle (paved or planted, isImplementation most definitely about of providing Phase moreOne options for people who ride bikes because of varying widths) they have no other choice. We propose several strategies that, taken together, will makeText the development of cycling infrastructure an integral and valuable element of URBAN BICYCLE CORRIDORS, which are the city’s economic development and community revitalization efforts. streets with one or more car lanes plus a bike lane in each direction and parking on one or both sides Spread the word about the city’s Pay special attention to underserved commitment to cycling. City visitors and neighborhoods. There is a significant BASIC BICYCLE STREETS, which are residents alike need to know that Greenville portion of Greenville’s population that ride streets with one car lane plus a bike lane has a bicycle infrastructure plan and is bikes because they have no other options in each direction, and nothing more working to implement it. As that plan comes for transportation. These residents and the together, it should be shared widely. places where they live should come first. DESIGNATED NEIGHORHOOD ROUTES, We propose that the city create a section We propose that the city make bicycle which are secondary streets in residential on its website documenting its progress infrastructure a formal component of its areas that are marked as bicycle routes but towards improving conditions for cyclists. work in special emphasis neighborhoods. not striped with bike lanes The CulturalConnector. and toReedyFallsClevelandparksviaPark,Atwood,Butler,Broad,McDanielstreets. The DowntownBikeBeltway. the NorthMain,HamptonPinckney,andGreenAvenueneighborhoods. options forgettingfromandtothenetworkoflanesthemselves.Inthisfirstphase,werecommendmarking routesin The NeighborhoodNetwork. and acriticallinkinthebikenetwork,pathsshouldbeanintegralpartofdesign. The MaxHellerGateway. Recommendations forPhaseOne the restofnetwork. The BallparkLink. via ElfordStreet. this vision,theleadrolewillpasstocityand county aswemovetowardsmakingthisvisionworkontheground. with cityandcountystaffisinkeepingwhat stafffeelisworkable,butitnotthefinalword.IfCounciladopts Second, thisplanisfundamentallyacitizen-driven vision,notatechnicalguide.Itwasdevelopedinclosecooperation happen. make itpossibleforpeopletonavigatethecitysafely bybike,andthereismorethanonewaytomakethat network. Themostimportantthingisnottheexact layout,butratherthefunctionisprovides.Thebottomlineto First andmostimportant,thisplanrepresentsonly oneofmanypossibleconfigurationsforadowntowncycling What thisconceptplanisandnot. funds, federalgrants, andprivate supportiswhat willmake ithappen. As withmost high-profilecityprojects, fundingwillhavetocome fromavarietyofsources. Acreativeamalgamof city butgiventhe costofthisapproach, willhavetobetherare exception. gutters will probablybenecessary. Inaveryfewcases,creatingviablenetworkwill requirelimitedrelocationofcurbsand whenever possible.However, ifwewanttocreateanetworkonreasonable timetable,somegrindingandrestriping The lowest-costapproach istointegraterestripingintoroutineresurfacing, andthisistheapproachwerecommend bike lanesbyreducingeither thenumberorwidthofcarlanes. what isknownasa"road diet."Thismeanslookingforopportunitiestoreallocate pavementsoastomakespacefor Given thefiscalandphysical constraintsthecityfaces,mostofthisnetworkwill ofnecessitybeaccomplishedthrough Creating anetworkofbikelanesonbudget This routeconnectsthenewdowntownballparkandgrowingWestEndtoMainStreet This routeprovidesadirectlinkbetweenHeritageGreen,theBi-LoCenter,andMainStreet This already-plannedcityentrancefeaturehasthepotentialtoserveasamajorhub This collection of designated neighborhood routes not bike lanes willprovidesafer notbikelanes This collectionofdesignatedneighborhoodroutes This curvingroutelinksavarietyofneighborhoodstoeachother,downtown,

Network Concept Plan Greenville Spinners Bicycle Club Making cycling safer and easier in Greenville BIKE NETWORK CONCEPT PLAN

We propose that the city mark all bike lane as a city and as a region a budget request from city staff intersection crossings with blue paint or equivalent.

increasing cycling access to downtown. infrastructure that makes use of a range of components similar to those listed below.

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Bicycle Safety And Education Bicycle Safety And Education ENCOURAGEMENT Bike Month National Bike Month - May 2009 May is National Bike Month and the City of Greenville and Bikeville are celebrating with many fun activities! Join us for opportunities to ride, learn and just have fun.

May 2 - Carolina First Saturday Market - “Booth with a Cause,” FREE Bike Parking with Bike Valet, FREE bicycle education materials. www.saturdaymarketlive.com

May 9 & 10 - Artisphere, the International Arts Festival of Greenville, FREE Bike Valet available near South Main Street and Camperdown Way. www.artisphere.us

May 14 - FREE Commuter Safety Course - TTR Bikes www.ttrbikes.com, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Instructors will cover Basic Bicycle Maintenance, Equipment Essentials, Rules of the Road, South Carolina Bicycle Laws, and How to Commute by Bike. To register, contact [email protected]

May 15 - Greenways Bike Tour, led by Greenville’s own Greenways Planner, Brian Graham. Noon, Linky Stone Park, 1.5 hour ride exploring Greenville’s greenways! www.bikeville.org/greenways

May 16 – Mountain Bike Skills Clinic & Cleveland Park Trails Tour, sponsored by Upstate SORBA, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.upstatesorba.org

May 20 - Ride of Silence, to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. www.greenvillespinners.org

May 23 - Downtown Greenville Art Tour. Ride on a Conference Bike www.conferencebike.com and learn about Main Street’s public art! Noon - 4 p.m., starts at TTR Bicycles. To register, contact [email protected]

BIKE TO WORK WEEK - May 26 - 29

May 27 - “Breaking Away” at Moonlight Movie, Peace Center Amphitheater, 8 p.m. Bike Valet, Raffle for Bike Gear. www.bikeville.org/movie

May 28 – Jeanne Menard Bicycle Lane Dedication. Honor local cyclist and advocate Jeanne Menard who was killed in 2005 while commuting home from work. www.bikeville.org/dedication

May 29 – Bike to Work Day and “Ride with the Mayor.” Route will feature bicycle friendly greenways and streets. FREE coffee and refreshments to participants. Full event details here www.bikeville.org/bikemonth

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Bike to Work Day Online Article Bike Month Bike Month Bike Month route, sincetheroutetheydrivemaynotbe safeforbicycles. than recreational purposes.“It’seasytodo,”said Edwards,notingGreenvilleismorebicyclefriendly and encouragesmorepeopletoconsidertaking theirbikesforutilitarianaswell to makeGreenvillemorebicyclefriendly. MeekersaidBike2Workhelps raisepublicawareness Bergamo. Attheirdestination,MayorKnoxWhite signedaproclamationpromotingtheeffort members wereamongthosewhotookpartinabicycleridefromFallsParktoPiazza transportation alternativestocars.Aspartoflastyear’sBikes2Work,GreenvilleCityCouncil some civicandpoliticalleaderstolookanewatpublictransit,cyclingother city GREENVILLE HOSTSECONDANNUAL cycling, masstransitandwalkinghavegottobeapartofthesolution,”shesaid. receptive tosuchinitiativesbecauseofthecosturbansprawlandpollution.“Thingslike education andevaluationofprogress.Still,publicofficialsacrossthestatearebecoming lanes butenforcementofbicyclesafetylaws,programstoencouragecycling,public process isverycompetitiveandcomprehensive,shesaid.Itincludesnotonlybuildingbicycle problem. “Theywanttobethefirst(BFC)citysobad,”Cappuccio-Brittsaid.Butapplication private charitableorganizationthatisinvestinginprogramstofightthecounty’sobesity cycling initiativethereisbeingdrivenbyCityCouncilandtheMaryBlackFoundation,a fatalities, shesaid.Ofthosethataremakingprogress, sheratesSpartanburgastheleader.The a waystogomakebicycletraveleasyandsafe.Thestateranksinthetopfiveforcycling Cappuccio-Britt, executivedirectorofthePalmetto CyclingCoalition,saidSouthCarolinahas trails alongtheriverthatwilleventuallylinkLakeConesteewithTravelersRest. ButNatalie with stateandfederalgrants.Thetwosectionsarethefirstphasesofacontinuoussystem this summer,Meeker said.Itwillcostbetween$300,000and$500,000bepaidfor Greenville. AnadditionalmilefromClevelandParktoFaris Roadisexpectedtobreakground an cycling around disadvantages, cyclingisalreadythealternativeofchoice.“Therearealotcommunities as American Bicyclists.Itsgoalistopromotecyclingasaviablemeansoftransportation well Bikes 2Work.TheannualeventtoberepeatedlocallyonMayisaprojectoftheLeague Greenville SpinnersCyclingClub,wasoneoftheparticipantsinlastyear’sinaugural longer thanridingmybike,”hesaid.Edwards, alocalarchitectandformerpresidentofthe home tohisdowntownGreenvilleoffice.“It’sironicthatwhenItakethecarworkittakes me John Edwardsdispelledonepersonalmythwhilepedalinghisbicyclethehalf-milefrom his WorkDay Bike greater respectforcyclists.Formanyworldwidewhoaredisenchantedwithacar’sdistinct opportunity totrycyclingwork.Hesuggests usingamaptodeterminetheappropriate of GreenvilleurbandesignerwhoisorganizingBike2Work.WhileUpstatecitiesarefarfrom is popularlybelieved.Hesaidinterestedpersons couldusethisyear’sBikes2Workeventas 2 meccas, urbansprawl,trafficcongestionandincreasingpollutionareprompting the countrywherebicyclesarealmostasnumerouscars,”saidAndrewMeeker,a

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greenville cares common service requests Neighborhoods Home The City of For the following service requests click here: Greenville, Greenville Cares Neighborhood office takes service 1. Replace damaged or missing street Programs requests for any service the city of Greenville sign provides. We will be glad to also answer or Neighborhood forward any requests for information. Please feel 2. Replace traffic signal bulb Beautification free to e-mail us your request for service or information or you may reach us also by calling 3. Repair traffic signal malfunction 232-CARE (232-2273). Neighborhood Associations Our hours of operation are 8 am until 5 pm, 4. Repair street light outage Monday through Friday, (with the exception of official city observed holidays). 5. Repaint poor pavement markings Leslie Fletcher City of Greenville Communications greenville county information 6. Send traffic calming information Manager 864-467-4435 (phone) 864-467-5757 (fax) Greenville County processes all city and county 7. Repair a cracked or raised sidewalk property taxes, marriage license and all other fletchl@ greenvillesc.gov county-related services. Go to the following 8. Repair a pot hole website: www.greenvillecounty.org or [email protected] or you may call 864-467-7100. 9. Report a sidewalk trip hazards

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Chamber of Commerce at 864-242-1050 or 11. Report a driveway tie-in problem www.greenvillechamber.org or The Convention and Visitors Bureau at 864-233- 12. Report storm water problems 0461 or www.greenvillecvb.com (clogged or backed up storm drains)

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18. Schedule a Recycling Center Tour

19. Report illegal dumping

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23. Send a Solid Waste services guide

24. Request for public speaking engagements about recycling

25. Report a problem with a Trail or Greenway. 26. Report a problem with a bicycle lane or bicycle route.

Powered by the City of Greenville © 2008 Greenville, SC. Please send any comments or suggestions to: [email protected] 45 minutes to less than 1 hour 7.7% 4 1 hour or greater 3.8% 2 I do not currently bike to work 42.3% 22

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Filter Results Share Results Response Response Percent Total To analyze a subset of your data, Your results can be shared with others, you can create one or more filters. without giving access to your account. 15 minutes 56.9% 29 Total: 52 Status: Enabled 15 minutes to less than 30 minutes 33.3% 17 Visible: 52 Reports: Summary and Detail 30 minutes to less than 45 minutes 5.9% 3 45 minutes to less than 1 hour 3.9% 2 1. Survey 1 hour or greater 0% 0

1. What is your gender and age? I do not drive to work 0% 0

Response Response Total Respondents 51 Percent Total (skipped this question) 1 Male 50% 26 Female 36.5% 19 7. If a safe and direct bicycling route existed from your neighborhood to your place of work, shopping, or dinning, how often would you ideally ride? 10-20 years old 0% 0 Response Response 20-30 years old 25% 13 Percent Total 30-40 years old 34.6% 18 Never 7.8% 4 40-50 years old 28.8% 15 Once or twice 3.9% 2 50+ years old 5.8% 3 Every month or two 2% 1

Total Respondents 52 Several times a month 27.5% 14

(skipped this question) 0 About once a week 5.9% 3 Several times per week 35.3% 18 2. What level of cyclist would you consider yourself? Just about every day 17.6% 9

Response Response Total Respondents 51 Percent Total (skipped this question) 1 Novice 26.9% 14 Intermediate 28.8% 15 8. What are the biggest obstacles to your biking as a form of transportation? (PICK YOUR TOP THREE) Experienced 44.2% 23 Response Response Total Respondents 52 Percent Total I feel unsafe riding on streets (skipped this question) 0 73.1% 38 with traffic There is no direct bike route from my 46.2% 24 house to my destination 3. How far do you live from your place of work? Poor road conditions (i.e. potholes, 28.8% 15 broken glass) make it too dangerous Response Response Percent Total There is nowhere to lock my bike 3.8% 2 safely Less than 1 mile 3.8% 2 I can't shower and change clothes at 36.5% 19 1 to 3 miles 17.3% 9 work 3 to 5 miles 17.3% 9 I'm unsure of the best route to take 5.8% 3 5 to 10 miles 26.9% 14 Weather/Climate 19.2% 10 Topography 3.8% 2 10 to 15 miles 19.2% 10 Other (please specify) 30.8% 16 Over 15 miles 15.4% 8 Total Respondents 52 Total Respondents 52 (skipped this question) 0 (skipped this question) 0

4. On average, how often have you ridden your bicycle to work over the past year? 9. Which of the following do you prefer to ride your bicycle on? (1 Most Favorable, 4 Least Favorable) Response Response Response 1234 Average Percent Total Bicycle Lane 54% (27) 26% (13) 18% (9) 2% (1) 1.68 Never 53.8% 28 A Signed Bicycle Route 38% (19) 30% (15) 22% (11) 10% (5) 2.04 One or Twice 21.2% 11 Sidewalk 11% (5) 13% (6) 13% (6) 62% (28) 3.27 Every month or two 3.8% 2 Off-Road Asphalt Pathway 49% (25) 25% (13) 10% (5) 16% (8) 1.92 Several times a month 5.8% 3 Mountain Bike Trail 26% (11) 21% (9) 31% (13) 21% (9) 2.48 About once a week 3.8% 2 Total Respondents 52 Several times a week 9.6% 5 (skipped this question) 0 Just about every day 1.9% 1

Total Respondents 52

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Response Response Percent Total 5. How long does your Bike to work commute take? Yes 26.9% 14 Response Response No 25% 13 Percent Total Maybe 42.3% 22 15 minutes 11.5% 6 Other (please specify) 5.8% 3 15 minutes to less than 30 minutes 19.2% 10 Total Respondents 52 30 minutes to less than 45 minutes 15.4% 8

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Total Respondents 52 Several times a month 27.5% 14

(skipped this question) 0 About once a week 5.9% 3 Several times per week 35.3% 18 2. What level of cyclist would you consider yourself? Just about every day 17.6% 9

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What are the biggest obstacles to your biking as a form of transportation? (PICK YOUR TOP THREE)

1. I have a child that I must transport to and from daycare.

2. lack of bike lanes on major thoroughfares (augusta, poinsett, stone)

3. I often have to take more than one person from my family to other locations on my way.

4. I can't carry all my stuff or tools to work

5. I know of a route that I use on the weekend that takes me past my office but without bike lanes the weekday rush hour traffic is too great to risk riding.

6. Distance - I live 30 miles away in Spartanburg.

7. TIME to prepare

8. The time it would take to ride, then shower and change clothes. Also, I often go straight from work to meetings and again, time is an issue.

9. Distance, A more direct path from Simpsonville to Downtown Greenville would be great. I have to take a portion of Laurens Rd which is not very safe.

10. Too many cyclists have died in Greenville. I don't feel safe riding here.

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