Advocacy

Join us promoting safety and choice on SC roads

By PCC / March 28, 2014 / Comments Off on Join us promoting safety and choice on SC roads

The Palmetto Cycling Coalition is dedicated to making South Carolina more bicycle friendly through improving safety and access and providing […]

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SC delegation at the National Bike Summit

By Amy Johnson Ely / March 11, 2014 / Comments Off on SC delegation at the National Bike Summit

This year’s National Bike Summit was fascinating.  It began with a long series of sessions presented by experts from around […]

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Why is state bike advocacy important?

By Amy Johnson Ely / February 14, 2014 / 2 Comments

A Complete Streets policy within SCDOT.  That’s the only point here.  Our state deserves this. As the Executive Director of […]

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SCDOT public input needed!

By Amy Johnson Ely / January 7, 2014 / Comments Off on SCDOT public input needed!

For the past year, SCDOT has been drafting their Multi Modal Transportation Plan, which they do every 5 years.  This […]

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Complete Streets Conversions

By Amy Johnson Ely / September 4, 2013 / Comments Off on Complete Streets Conversions

Do you want to learn how to implement Complete Streets in your town?  You can start by learning about how […]

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Tips for Local Complete Streets Advocates

By PCC / September 4, 2013 / Comments Off on Tips for Local Complete Streets Advocates

From bike lanes to sidewalks: How to get a Better Built Environment Partnerships. Form these first, and then do the […]

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Rumble Strip Policy. A PCC policy recommendation to our SCDOT.

By PCC / August 26, 2013 / 11 Comments

The Palmetto Cycling Coalition recently recommended changes to the Rumble Strip Policy at South Carolina’s DOT. A rumble strip is […]

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The Economics of Bike/Ped in South Carolina

By Amy Johnson Ely / August 1, 2013 / Comments Off on The Economics of Bike/Ped in South Carolina

We know the Department of Transportation has more than enough challenges on its hands. Our roads aren’t in good condition. […]

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Greenville Spinners give presentation to SCDOT Commission

By Amy Johnson Ely / July 16, 2013 / Comments Off on Greenville Spinners give presentation to SCDOT Commission

I recently attended a presentation by the Greenville Spinners to the SCDOT Commission. This wasn’t just any presentation. Through a […]

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Bike Sharing: For More Than Just Cyclists

By PCC / July 2, 2013 / Comments Off on Bike Sharing: For More Than Just Cyclists

On May 27, 2013, the long-awaited New York City bike share program, Citi Bike, finally began operations. This not only […]

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