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The Economics of Bike/Ped in South Carolina
We know the Department of Transportation has more than enough challenges on its hands. Our ...
Hilton Head Timeshare Auction – Extended!
Support the PCC and enjoy a refreshing getaway Thanks to Board member Will Haltiwanger we’re auctioning a timeshare at Hilton Head Island! The highest bidder will get to stay in a two bedroom condo at the Players Club of Hilton Head from August 9-16. Enjoy a beautiful getaway and support a more bike friendly South Carolina!
Palmetto Cycling Coalition Welcomes Two New Board Members
Laura Ringo and Kelly Mezzapelle Join PCC Board of Directors Columbia – The Palmetto Cycling Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to make South Carolina bicycle friendly by improving safety, providing access, and educating South Carolinians on the value and importance of bicycling for healthy lifestyles and communities, is pleased to announce the […]
Aiken County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
In November 2013 a new Aiken County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee was chartered by the MPO to serve as a citizen’s advisory committee on implementation of the Aiken County urbanized and non-urbanized Bicycle Pedestrian Plans. PCC Board member, Tom Lex, is chairman of the Aiken County BPAC. “We lack wide shoulders, we have no bike […]
Governor Haley signs S.C. texting ban bill
South Carolina just joined the 48 states and District of Columbia in banning texting while driving. On June 4th the House and Senate passed bill S.459 that bans texting while driving statewide. Yesterday, June 9th, Governor Haley signed the bill into law and the texting ban went into immediate effect. However, there is a 180-grace […]
A Town Hall & Reactive Advocacy
I attended one Town Hall and a few speaking events in the past few months, all in response to H.4923, the “bike liability bill” proposed by Representative Nanney in March 2013. This bill died and we’re better for it. However, Wendy Nanney and all of her constituents are our neighbors and we need to remember […]
Join bike advocacy partner Bike Law in culture shift
When a cyclist is injured in an incident on the roadways, a bicycle accident lawyer becomes an important part of the unexpected journey. Here in South Carolina, we have Bike Law founder Peter Wilborn who is known for his many contributions as a bike advocate as well as providing support and legal services for injured […]
