Statewide news round-up

Sometimes there’s lots of bike news on the scene, sometimes there’s relatively little. This week we’re happy to read lots of headlines happening around the state. Here’s your roundup of the latest from the past few days.   

Streetsblog continues their great reporting on the interstate expansion issue in Charleston–this time with great news on the County Council rejection of the plan (Streetsblog)

Scott Fulmer, owner of Capital Pedicab, received the greenlight from Columbia City Council to operate his pedicab around town (WACH Fox)

Work begins on SC 55 in York County, which will include a wide outside/curb lane for shared bicycle/car travel (and the installation of Share the Road signs) (Herald)
 

Positive bicycle friendly progress in Charleston with advocates and city officials optimistic (CP)

Spartanburg native, and retired Marine, finishes 5th place in the handcycles division of the Boston Marathon (S’burg H-J)

Bicycling and the beach: always a great way to beat the heat (P&C)