Have you heard of the city’s People Pedal Plan? It’s a new vision for a strong urban bikeway system on the Charleston peninsula.
What’s the issue? It comes down to recognizing that most streets are safe, but navigating across the city requires movement on or across faster, more dangerous streets.
Portion of bikeway system map | Map by Design Division, city’s in-house design studio
The urban bikeway system could include improvements such as speed humps, curb extensions + diverters, signage, greenways and side paths, a bike boulevard, bike lanes, and separated cycle tracks.
The plan’s key points include allowing for improved traffic flow, not requiring the movement of curbs, only roads wide enough to support a bike lane, and “unlocking” currently isolated grids of safe streets to make them accessible through the bikeways.
Click the button below to see more bikeway maps + planned improvements for Hagwood Drive, Market Street, and Ashley River Crossing.
Use the buttons below to share this plan with your friend who bikes downtown. 🚲
Does Charleston need an improved bikeway system?
- Yes, bikers need safer streets
- Possibly, I'm planning to learn more about the plan
- No, changes aren't needed
Today
- Food Truck Friday | Fri., Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Chamber & Visitor Center, 402 N. Main St., Summerville | Free | Snack on mac and cheese from Mac Daddy + snap a selfie in front of the sweet tea mural. 🧀
- Best of Mt. Pleasant Party| Fri., Sept. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St., Mt. Pleasant | $35 | Celebrate 2021’s Best of Mt. Pleasant winners + enjoy bites, brews, live music, axe throwing, prizes, and a photo booth.
- Paired Wine Dinner & Champagne Reception | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | The Honey Hive, 563 King St. | $100 | Get a sneak peak of downtown Charleston’s latest restaurant with a 7-course dinner paired with wine.
Saturday
- Atelier Maison & Co. Monthly Warehouse Sale | Sat., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Atelier Maison & Co,, 121 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC | Free | Escape to Asheville for Atelier Maison's monthly Warehouse Sale featuring food, drinks, live local music, and up to 40% off discounts. Ⓟ
- Summerville Sweet Tea Festival | Sat., Sept. 18 | 2-8 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, Summerville | Free | Spend the day exploring the birthplace of sweet tea — enjoy food trucks, artisanal vendors, and entertainment + vote for the Tea of the Year. 🍋
- Sharktoberfest | Sat., Sept. 18 | 12 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Co. | Free | Come for a limited-edition glass stein + stay for $5 refills — dress in your best Oktoberfest costume for a chance to win a $50 giftcard. 🍻
Sunday
- Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sun., Sept. 19 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hw. | Free | Visit this 100% local market featuring a full deck bar, live music, and local food. 🌽
- Estuary Adoption Event | Sun., Sept. 19 | 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Estuary Beans & Barley, 3538 Meek's Farm Rd., Johns Island | Free | Find a new furry family member at this event hosted by PetHelpers. 🦮
- The Garden Market @ Bay Street Biergarten | Sun., Sept. 19 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten | Free | Listen to live music from Greg Keys & Co. while supporting local vendors + enjoy Bavarian inspired bites and craft beer.
- Beats, Brews & Bingos | Sun., Sept. 19 | 3-5 p.m. | Ghost Monkey Brewery, 522 Wando Ln., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Put your music knowledge to the test with this interactive bingo game — winner receives a round of drinks. 🍻
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Shop Verragio’s extended merchandise Sept. 17-18 only | Photo provided by Diamonds Direct
See some sparkle in your future? Diamonds Direct Charleston is hosting their Verragio Designer Spotlight event Fri., Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sat., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant store (1911 Highway 17 N.).
The event will feature extended merchandise by the designer, including engagement rings and wedding bands. 💍 Ⓟ
Weather
- 85º | Afternoon showers | 41% chance of rain
Tide
- Low: 11:44 a.m.
- High: 5:28 a.m. + 6:17 p.m.
Open
- NC based Your Mom’s Donuts has opened its third location on Johns Island at 3157 Maybank Hwy. Creative treats include Bananas Foster and Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake + Blackberry Cornmeal. The donuts are made with locally-sourced ingredients from Fireant Farms and Wishbone Heritage Farms. 🍩
Civic
- Charleston County has given the green light to raising the minimum hourly pay for county employees from $9.24 to $13.50, which will take effect by the end of the year. Additionally, a new mandatory policy requires employees to be vaccinated by Oct. 24. (The Post and Courier)
Coming Soon
- Mexican restaurant Maya will open downtown on Sept. 24 in the former Macintosh location at 579 King St. Prepare to feast on corn salads, tacos, and quesadillas. Keep an eye out for the special late night menu + weekend brunch. 🌮 (The Post and Courier)
History
- Patriots Point will feature a symposium examining diversity in World War II. “A Catalyst for Change” will stream on the USS Yorktown today from 12-5 p.m. + tomorrow from 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Get the details. 🛳️ (The Post and Courier)
Travel
- From the Lowcountry to the Lone Star State. Southwest Airlines announced plans to launch daily flights between Charleston + Austin starting March 10. We're looking forward to visiting our sister market ATXtoday. Wheels up, Charleston. ✈️ (The Post and Courier)
Coronavirus
- UofSC fans are now required to wear masks at football games through early October. The decision was made based on the emergency ordinance passed by the City of Columbia. 🏈 (WCBD)
Family
- Thinking about exploring pumpkin patches with the family? Plan ahead with this guide of local pumpkin patches. From Mt. Pleasant to Summerville, you’ll have a good pumpkin pickin’ time. 🎃 (Charleston Mom Collective)
Cause
- Get ready for Palmetto Brewing’s Live Can Art Competition on Oct. 29 as part of Charleston Beer Week. Tickets are free but an RSVP is suggested. To vote, guests will need to purchase voting tickets. All ticket proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit HEART Inclusive Arts Community. 🎨 (Holy City Sinner)
Listen
- On a recent episode of Health Focus, a weekly podcast that features chats with MUSC Health professionals, Dr. Jennifer Harper discusses how exercise can help breast cancer survivors manage certain treatment-related symptoms. Listen here. 🎧 Ⓟ
In case you missed it, the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket on its Inspiration4 Mission flew over the Lowcountry earlier this week. Take a look at the vessel making its way over Kiawah Island.
The rocket is a partially reusable 2-stage-to-orbit medium-lift launch vehicle designed + manufactured by US-based company SpaceX.
This 3-day flight was dedicated to raising $200 million for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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