tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:58:16 +0000http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)Blogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-5624735775071934287Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:16:00 +00002009-11-04T10:17:32.693-05:00CM Position Paper- Cyclists and Sidewalks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/UYvwx2d5kVY/cm-files-position-on-proposed-bikes-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/UYvwx2d5kVY" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/11/cm-files-position-on-proposed-bikes-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-2978797740275095454Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:34:00 +00002009-11-03T22:43:38.341-05:00The Colleton County High School Band of Blue stages itsfirst annual 5K Run/Walk in Walterboro S.C. on Nov 14,2009 .Registration is at the County parking lot across from the CourtHouse,on the corner of Jefferies and Washington Streets in Walterboro. It begins at 7:30 and the Run/Walk starts at 9:00am. Runners and walkers should click here to download an application or pick up one at Fit Life in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/xaz7IiryuOk/walking-running-event-in-walterboro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/xaz7IiryuOk" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/11/walking-running-event-in-walterboro.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-1493664257496289768Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:16:00 +00002009-11-03T16:18:36.916-05:00Here's our friend Bill Eubanks of Urban Edge Studios at the most recent Pecha Kucha. His presentation is dead-on what CM Stands for. Watch and comment.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/6qiJD4IDCAc/nailing-down-importance-of-streetscape.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/6qiJD4IDCAc" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/11/nailing-down-importance-of-streetscape.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-2289212070199387047Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:46:00 +00002009-10-31T07:47:00.708-04:00CAC.C On2Wheels A CYCLING PLAN FOR CHARLESTONDESIGN DEVELOPMENT2:00-4:00 PM MONDAY 02 NOVEMBERat the Charleston Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun StreetTHIS SESSIONThe purpose of this review is to get your evaluation and input on our developed design work for the CYCLING PLAN and BIKE POINT. This will be your last opportunity to offer criticism and input to our work before we complete it in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/npVq2XWjjZQ/reminder-participatemonday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/npVq2XWjjZQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/reminder-participatemonday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-4357411643055908469Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:27:00 +00002009-10-29T11:38:49.123-04:00Charleston Moves would appreciate thoughtful examination of the following proposed ordinance, advanced by Charleston City Councilman Gary White.We realize that, for many people, the thought of riding bicycles on Lowcountry streets and roads is very discouraging. We also understand that kids should not be riding on roads, and that they should learn to ride on sidewalks. There is already chaos onhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/ghem6LQCfvM/charleston-councilman-gary-whites-bikes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/ghem6LQCfvM" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/charleston-councilman-gary-whites-bikes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-7951241364588085914Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:52:00 +00002009-10-29T08:00:13.514-04:00The City has asked that the date for our pedestrians/bikes only on King Street be postponed.Originally set for Nov. 22, apparently when all began to assess the number of details that had to be dealt with, this decision was made.According to Kristin Walker (Charleston Bicycle Chic) who attended the meeting, the City remains enthused about the event.The "bike consortium" meets again next Wednesday,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/5JFq4kRJFug/car-free-king-street-day-postponed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/5JFq4kRJFug" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/car-free-king-street-day-postponed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-4202549927166470239Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:10:00 +00002009-10-28T09:15:37.376-04:00lowcountry 350Check out imagery from around the world here. Lowcountry 350's group assembled in Mt Pleasant's waterfront park. Notice the "0" formed from bikes as participants arrived via transit, foot, or bicycle to join the fun.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/EVykFbCKcUE/lowcountry350-images.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alys Campaigne)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/EVykFbCKcUE" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/lowcountry350-images.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-8458884734583129974Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:09:00 +00002009-10-28T00:17:26.858-04:00Dear Friends of Charleston Moves,There's a fun event coming up next weekend and we need your help. It is the 5th Kulture Klash Arts festival, a multi-media arts bonanza held at the Navy Yard in North Charleston. This year the organizers are including a cycling theme, with free bike valet, bike dancing, slow bike races, bike art and movies. Holy City Bike Co-op is offering free bike valet parking.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/AC9oEpvhz4A/can-u-help-cool-event-requires.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/AC9oEpvhz4A" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/can-u-help-cool-event-requires.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-2566237395441838413Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:14:00 +00002009-10-27T23:24:16.616-04:00This was the hot topic for the evening meeting of City Council/Charleston. Councilman White (Daniel Island, the sponsor) was chagrined because there was a negative vibe. I spoke against it. Another woman from Harleston Village spoke against it. Most importantly, many members of council had received phone calls (presumably negative). So, they "passed it" on second reading with apparent grave http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/oC6lMm1HcU0/charleston-city-council-basically-still.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/oC6lMm1HcU0" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/charleston-city-council-basically-still.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-216119604790326449Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:01:00 +00002009-10-26T23:26:21.112-04:00WHAT: A Series of Meetings to Review Transportation Funding PrioritiesWHY SHOULD I BE INTERESTED?Because despite assurances, not nearly enough priority has been accorded to the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and to mass transit.WHO'S HOLDING THE MEETINGS?Charleston Area Transportation Study: CHATS(...the following was copied from the brochure explaining the meetings)CHATS is a regional http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/bpzDVTwkCgU/meetings-will-set-transportation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/bpzDVTwkCgU" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/meetings-will-set-transportation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-4300999057198339983Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:52:00 +00002009-10-22T16:54:20.573-04:00Charleston Business Journal Staff Report Published Oct. 22, 2009 The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments has launched a free Internet-based rideshare matching service for commuters. “Think of it as a dating service for carpoolers,” said Vonie Gilreath, the COG’s mobility manager. The Federal Transit Administration is funding the program, which also includes the Trident Area http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/1lgTvoGJwow/share-ride-to-work-win-prize.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/1lgTvoGJwow" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/share-ride-to-work-win-prize.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-4434677664310071037Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:53:00 +00002009-10-22T14:01:51.473-04:00KULTURE KLASH ARTS FESTIVALNovember 7th, 20098pm-2am1635 Cosgrove AvenueNorth Charleston, SCIn The Navy Yard at NoisetteTickets are $10/$15/$20MORE INFO: http://www.kultureklashartsfestival.comNovember 6th - free artist reception 8pm-11pmThe fifth installment of the much anticipated Kulture Klash Arts Festival is just around the corner. Here's what you can expect: 50+ artists on display: Massive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/QD5CFJ0maaI/cmon-along-kulture-klash-arts-fest-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/QD5CFJ0maaI" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/cmon-along-kulture-klash-arts-fest-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-7179784262924612184Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:31:00 +00002009-10-21T17:06:00.198-04:00on2WHEELS: Bicycle Visioning WorkshopPRELIM SESSION HELD...ANOTHER SCHEDULED FOR 2:00-4:00 PM MONDAY 02 NOV.(@ Charleston Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun Street)The City of Charleston’s Planning Department is working with Clemson University's Architecture Center in Charleston (CAC.C) and a class of architecture students led by Prof. Robert Miller on a plan they're calling on2WHEELS.A number of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/0qJUm3JVe3c/clemson-architecture-students-draft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/0qJUm3JVe3c" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/clemson-architecture-students-draft.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-903390362939459304Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:03:00 +00002009-10-21T16:31:15.039-04:00Car-Free King Street(copyright: Detroit Publishing Company, Courtesy Library of Congress)This is a view of King Street, looking north, said to have been taken between 1910 and 1920. Cars are already on the scene, but they don't dominate.Coming on November 22, the stretch of King Street between Calhoun and Broad is to be closed to auto traffic, creating a streetscape reminiscent of earlier days on the City's "Main http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/64s8odt7JOA/do-charleston-car-free-stretch-of-king.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/64s8odt7JOA" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/do-charleston-car-free-stretch-of-king.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-8119053899543936058Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-10-21T15:35:21.404-04:00PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF SC ROUTE 171 BRIDGES OVER FOLLY CREEK AND FOLLY RIVERCHARLESTON COUNTY(editor's note: We contacted the Project Manager for this project and found that the bridges are being replaced because both are considered structurally deficient. BOTH the existing bridges now carry the bike lanes that exist on Folly Road. It remains to be seen whether SCDOT can or will use this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/T3TL-MNtk6k/who-can-attend-plans-for-replacing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/T3TL-MNtk6k" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/who-can-attend-plans-for-replacing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-6272835539455289746Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:08:00 +00002009-10-21T15:10:42.396-04:00Comedian Winston Spear of Toronto gives advice on how to inconvenience the thief who stole your bike.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/50H1BNZfKQ0/inconveniencing-bicycle-thiefssome-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/50H1BNZfKQ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/inconveniencing-bicycle-thiefssome-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-3299512722892565287Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:59:00 +00002009-10-21T15:03:44.555-04:00Is it more asphalt to accommodate an ever-increasing number of autos? Or can we manage growth and structure transportation so that more of us have healthy choices, tailor our transportation to fit our needs?The City is in the midst of a vast review of its comprehensive plan. You can make your voice heard by taking the city's survey.Click here to take it!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/o4Ms28Xjg80/whats-your-vision-for-future-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/o4Ms28Xjg80" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/whats-your-vision-for-future-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-3189792321115519674Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:12:00 +00002009-10-12T15:27:12.602-04:00international climate day <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal.dotm 0 0 1 112 643 George Abar 5 1 789 12.0 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/PXhXFJHTVVI/lowcountry-350.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alys Campaigne)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/PXhXFJHTVVI" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/lowcountry-350.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-8523623672734632872Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:13:00 +00002009-10-07T12:14:43.745-04:00Folks,I would like to invite you to Charleston Bicycle Co (Savannah Highway, West Ashley) to meet Mike Seekings. This get together will be next Thursday October 15th at 6pm. We will have some food and drinks.www.mikeseekings.comMike is running for city council in district 8, elections are November 3rd. This district covers part of downtown and West Ashley. Mike is a cyclist, runner and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/oWtKDE22RNw/note-from-john-glover-at-charleston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/oWtKDE22RNw" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/10/note-from-john-glover-at-charleston.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-1570459464463202235Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:36:00 +00002009-10-03T02:37:57.765-04:00Public Meetings for Charleston Comp PlanThe City of Charleston's Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability is announcing an opening round of public meetings to discuss elements to be included in the City's update to its 2000 Century V City Plan. This first group of meetings will give the public an overview of the purpose of a comprehensive plan, what elements are included in a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/t4Tq1d_Rf6k/take-part-your-voice-in-comprenesive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/t4Tq1d_Rf6k" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/09/take-part-your-voice-in-comprenesive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-5683585409207379955Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:24:00 +00002009-09-28T14:31:58.680-04:00The Palmetto Cycling Coalition & Charleston Moves present... TRAFFIC SKILLS 101.This course, taking place in Charleston, gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Recommended for adults and children above age 14, this fast- paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.$20 for PCC/ CM members $25 for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/lqKrgco335Y/sign-up-traffic-skills-101-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/lqKrgco335Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/09/sign-up-traffic-skills-101-course.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-352642750017009499Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:41:00 +00002009-09-23T09:46:47.043-04:00Click here to read Ken Burger's column on law-flouting bicyclists.Do you agree? Should there be greater enforcement against bicycling traffic violators? Post a comment here for publication!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/uRQPozQii78/ken-burger-vents-about-helter-skelter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/uRQPozQii78" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/09/ken-burger-vents-about-helter-skelter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-2864028270229106620Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:44:00 +00002009-09-23T09:45:49.495-04:00Ken Burger’s September 22 article on bicycling addresses some important issues when it comes to cycling in South Carolina. He is correct in bringing the attention of law enforcement to this issue, and revealing that there is significant road design problems involved in the accommodation of bicycles, particularly in Charleston. Burger begins his article correctly by distinguishing law-abiding http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/Oz-IziSCkjE/pccs-rachael-kefalos-reply-to-letter-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/Oz-IziSCkjE" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/09/pccs-rachael-kefalos-reply-to-letter-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-6131196432172082811Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:50:00 +00002009-09-22T12:25:22.310-04:00Joe Bustos’ Mount Pleasant, SC campaign “bus” is actually a bicycle, a battered, utilitarian tandem he has shared for eight years with his wife Kathy. It makes a quaint picture. But for Bustos, it’s not a gimmick. He says he and his wife have been riding the tandem all over Mount Pleasant and beyond – to stores, to the beach, and even to downtown Charleston occasionally. “It just makes a lot ofhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/YqH4zUSgHsU/mayoral-candidate-campaigns-on-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/YqH4zUSgHsU" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/09/mayoral-candidate-campaigns-on-two.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432698342396107329.post-369907510595559998Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:05:00 +00002009-09-14T13:54:01.688-04:00Jackson Hamilton, a student at Wando High school, is organizing a ride next month to show the need for a safe way to bicycle to school. He can use YOUR support. Click here to visit his Facebook page.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~3/CvngXMeqRMU/mount-pleasant-student-pushes-for-safe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Bradford)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlestonMoves/~4/CvngXMeqRMU" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlestonmoves.blogspot.com/2009/09/mount-pleasant-student-pushes-for-safe.html