Local Advocacy Organizations in SC

Local Advocacy

Aiken and N. Augusta
Aiken Bicycle Advocacy
Wheel Movement

Anderson
E-City Trail

Charleston
Charleston Moves
Best Friends of Lowcountry Transit

Columbia and the midlands region
Midlands Transit Riders Association
Active & Accessible Community Transit (AACT) - West Columbia
Mobile Midlands

Greenville
Bike Walk Greenville
LiveWell Greenville
Upstate Transportation Coalition
Upstate Mobility Alliance
Upstate Greenways & Trails Alliance

Hilton Head Island / Bluffton regional area
Hilton Head Island Bicycle Advisory Committee (independent)
Bike Walk HHI
Lowcountry Bike Walk Advocates

Kershaw
Kershaw County Runners, Walkers, and Cyclists
Kershaw County Trails

Lexington
SAFE Lexington

Spartanburg
Partners for Active Living
Citizens for Safe Streets

Sumter
Bike Walk Sumter

Others
Wholespire also has a network of county coalitions.  Some of these are currently working on active living initiatives or advocacy.

Is your group missing?  Let us know. 

Bike Collectives, Co-Ops and Community Orgs

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees

Need Advice?

If you’re considering starting a local organization, local Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, or Bike Repair Co-op, you may find answers in this Webinar or our advice for tips.  In addition, staff is available to field questions (contact Amy here) or our Board with your questions, since we have vast experience and networks working in the local movement to improve the safety and convenience of biking and walking, and we hope to see more of these local advocacy organizations and Advisory Committees around SC.

Remember that an Advisory Committees cannot advocate, though they are essential for funneling public input into community planning.  Advocacy organizations can advocate, educate, and do limited lobbying, even as 501-c3 non profit organizations.