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FOLLY BEACH SAFETY ACTION PLAN
» Take the survey through 7/26 HERE
Back in April, the City of Folly Beach approved a contract to develop a comprehensive, island-wide Safety Action Plan that is focused on improving infrastructure and access for vulnerable road users. Once the City completes this plan, they will become eligible for federal grant funds to implement safety improvements prioritized in the plan. If you were unable to attend the City’s informational drop-in session, you can still review the materials and take the survey.
MOUNT PLEASANT WAY
» Take the surveys through 7/27 HERE + HERE
Even if you missed the Town of Mount Pleasant’s meeting to receive input on two segments of Mount Pleasant Way, you can take the surveys through July 27:
- Venning Trail (US 17 to Rifle Range Road)
- Mathis Ferry Trail, Phase 2 (Eagle Street to US 17)
Both trail segments are proposed to be 10-12′ multi-use paths. They are in concept stage; final design will be determined by public input, particularly impacted residents.
Check out the FAQs and questions that will be considered and determined during the review process HERE.
CITY OF CHARLESTON ZONING CODE REWRITE
Project Website: newchsstandards.com
Next Meeting:
Johns Island Community Input Session
Monday, August 26
6-8 pm
Location TBD
The next round of opportunities for public input are July 22-24 and August 26-29. These charettes will focus on the consideration of form-based districts for key corridors: the area of and around Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley, and a stretch of Maybank Highway from River Road to Bohicket Road.
The City of Charleston is undertaking an update to its Zoning Code called Setting New Standards. The purpose is to modernize the regulations that govern development in the City, to make them more user-friendly, address the goals of the recently adopted Charleston City Plan, address rising water levels that impact current and future development, and ensure the updated regulations treat all members of the community equitably. A Code Assessment completed in April 2024 evaluates how current regulations align with City goals. The assessment suggests “Form-Based Districts” be considered for key corridors, to shape future development according to the goals of the City Plan. Form-Based Districts are an approach to zoning that prioritize context and urban form over land uses, and can be used to implement a specific vision. Charrette meetings this summer will gather input on potential districts for corridors in West Ashley and Johns Island. Plan to attend and provide your input so the new code standards will match the community vision!
Following Meetings:
Johns Island Open Planning Studio Hours
Tuesday, August 27
9 am – 8 pm
Location TBD
Johns Island Open Planning Studio Hours
Wednesday, August 28
9 am – 6 pm
Location TBD
Work in Progress Review
Thursday, August 29
Time + Location TBD
STATE MULTI-MODAL PLAN
» Take the survey HERE
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is developing its 2050 statewide multi-modal transportation plan. The agency develops this long-range transportation plan every five years, and needs all of us to provide input. Learn more about their work here, and be sure to take the survey. This is an important opportunity to let SCDOT know how you want to get around, especially by bicycle, foot, and transit!
NORTH CHARLESTON NEEDS SAFE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS
» Petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/north-charleston-needs-safe-transportation-access
South Carolina is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for vulnerable road users, with Charleston County leading the state in rates of injuries and fatalities to people on bicycles and on foot. In 2021, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), the agency that controls the majority of our roadways and bridges, passed a Complete Streets Engineering Directive, emphasizing that local formalized bike/ped plans would be needed for the state to install the appropriate infrastructure. For the City of North Charleston to have the best opportunities to work with SCDOT and achieve safe transportation access for its citizens, there needs to be a municipal Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan to guide priorities and facilitate implementation.
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO WALK + BIKE IN NORTH CHARLESTON?
» Survey: charlestonmoves.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/where-do-you-want-to-walk-bike-in-north-charleston
We want to know where you currently walk and bike in North Charleston, and where you want to see improvements made to enable more and safer multi-modal trips. Thanks in advance for your input!
CROSS THE CUT
» Petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/safe-bikeped-access-across-the-wappoo-cut
The Wappoo Cut Bridge is located along Folly Road between West Ashley and James Island. While it has sidewalks leading to it, and a maintenance path across, the space is too far narrow and close to fast-moving vehicles. This is a key corridor that links destinations with existing infrastructure and pending projects, including: the West Ashley Greenway, Maryville Bikeway, new Ashley River Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge, McLeod Plantation, Rethink Folly Road improvements, Maybank Highway complete streets work, James Island County Park, and more. Despite progress and opportunities on both sides, this bridge remains a barrier. We need a critical mass of support to make this crossing safe and comfortable for people to walk, bicycle, travel in wheelchairs, and with canes.
LOG YOUR CLOSE CALLS
» Click HERE
Please report your close calls with motorists while walking and/or biking through our community. These reports and your narratives are extremely helpful advocacy tools when we’re working with stakeholders on improvements. Help us advocate for your safety!
REQUEST MAINTENANCE
» Who + How: charlestonmoves.org/who-maintains-that-path
Have you noticed bike/ped infrastructure that needs maintenance? Reference the above resource to find out who is responsible, and how to report it.