If you regularly read up on all biking-related news in Charleston, you will have noticed that the most recent blow to creating a cross-area transportation option is that after spending almost half a million dollars studying it, it was decided that adding a cantilevered bike-lane to the Legare bridge is a no-go.
So what's all the fuss about? Why is having a safe crossing important? Because the tiny sidewalk that exists now is dangerous, and in order to have a fully-integrated alternative transportation network in Charleston, we have to be able to get ourselves over the rivers. Safe crossing allows for cross-pollination of businesses and people.
So the new proposal is to transform one of the four lanes into a bike/pedestrian lane. Many are against this, but many are for this. If you are one of the latter – here's how to get involved and have your voice heard. If you are the former, it can't hurt to educate yourself about the proposal or add an idea of your own!
Read up on the original Post and Courier article – Bike access pedals ahead
Read up on the recent City Paper article – Ashley River bike options down to taking a lane back from traffic
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we are some “would-be tourists” who would visit Charleston for a week or more exploring the area by bicycle… but if we can’t get across the river safely we are reconsidering our plans. We would want to set up camp at Frances Marion and spend days in B&Bs around the city…