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
Bike/Ped Coalition of York County
City of Charleston Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory CommitteeCity of Columbia Bike Pedestrian Advisory Committee
City of Spartanburg Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
Aiken County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Central Midlands Council of Governments Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
City of Myrtle Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
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.