A little over a week ago, I asked the members of the Spinners email list for input on locations in Greenville County where they think “Share the Road” signs would be the most effective. I received quite a few responses, and I plan to pass the list on to County Planning and to County Councilman Jim Burns. I should note that County Planning has done a great deal of great work in planning for bicycle lanes and “Share the Road” signage. Many of the proposed routes that can be seen in the bicycle and pedestrian element (chapter 6) of the GPATS plan are a result, in part, of input from members of the Spinners a few years ago. The long-range plan is great, but I am asking you for additional input now because I would like to see more “Share the Road” signage in the short term as well. Your responses are helpful in establishing priorities to push for. If you have not yet provided your input, or have comments or suggestions about the responses so far, please leave a comment on this post so that your suggestion can be added to the list.Here is the list that I have received so far:
US Pro Route, particularly Old Buncombe toward Paris Mountain- Old Buncombe was the most popular response. Seven different people mentioned this particular road to me. I personally ride this road most weekends as well, so I know that it is a visible spot for cyclists with a few fairly narrow two-lane sections.
Bakery Route, include both Dividing Waters Rd. and Callahan Mtn. Road - This was another popular response. I don’t ride this route often, but I would like to hear specific locations where signage might be needed.
Old US 25 watershed- another location mentioned by a few of you. Any suggestions for specific spots?
Little Texas Rd- mentioned by 3 people.
Roper Mt Rd- I ride short sections of Roper Mountain when I commute to work; once between Riley Smith Rd. and Independence Blvd and again to cross 385. The first section has narrow lanes with fairly fast automobile traffic, so I was glad that one other person mentioned Roper Mountain as a road that needs “Share the Road” signage.
Hwy 14 from Pelham on to Simpsonville, Roe Ford Rd- I have never ridden on Hwy 14, but a couple of you mentioned it.
The remaining roads were each mentioned as well, by at least one person (there may be some overlap with the routes already mentioned):
River Road
Belue Mill Road
Oak Grove Road
Hwy 11 between Gowensville and the western border of Greenville County
Tigerville Rd from TR up to NGC and Hwy 11
Hwy 101
Hwy 414
Stallings Road
Anderson Ridge Rd
Abner Creek Rd
Stallings Rd
North Main St from downtown to 291 N.
Groce Meadow Rd toward Lake Robinson
Reedy Fork Road in Simpsonville
Jonesville Road in Simpsonville
Miller Road
Georgia Road
Holland Road
Verdin narrows from 5 lanes to two lanes and changes names to Holland (S-23-333) with some rolling hills. A sign on one of the uphill stretches south of Bethel Road would remind motorists of the presence of bicyclists.
Rutherford, just after crossing Locust Hill Road
That’s the list for now. Again, please comment if you have anything to add and thanks for the responses so far.
10 comments:
Ditto N. Main Street. I also occassionally ride on Bennett street and on the side roads in the N. Main Area as well as on Earle Street.
Just to echo an existing location(s)...numerous group rides that head out East of town use Anderson Ridge and Jonesville roads. The push for me on these roads are the Soccer complex and the new school. Thanks to everyone for their efforts on this!
There is one section of Augusta Rd that links a Greenville County bike route. It is between Byrd Blvd & Westminster Church.
I often see bicycle commuters riding on Patewood near the hospital.
Thanks again for the suggestions so far. Here is another one that I just received by email:
I sometimes commute to work on Grove Road; and McDaniel Ave - Cleveland Park has a lot of bicycle traffic as well.
Need to add Georgia road as well as scuffeltown road
The Tuesday night "C" ride route especially Old Hundred Road, Reedy Fork Rd, and McKelvey. Also Dunklin Bridge Road to county line may be a consideration.
Tygerville road from U.S. 25 in T.R. through Tygerville to highway 11 desperately needs signs. That road is high use by bicycles and cars on Saturday, Sunday, and frequently on Thursdays.
New Roe Ford Rd. From U.S. 25 to Old Whitehorse Road would be a consideration for those using the Hunt's Bridge Road route to highway 11 to Caesar's head.
Pete Hollis from Main Street to
Old Buncombe Road to Paris Mtn. definitely as already mentioned. It is a major route for cyclists riding from downtown to Furman area and beyond.
How about State Park Rd., Mountain Creek Rd., Sandy Flat Rd., I ride in that area often and I don't believe that any of those roads are marked.
dillard road would be great. i ride to work and back on it, and it is a busy road around rush hour.
good morning,
It would be nice to put some signs "Share the Road" on Old Easley Road and Anderson Road.
thanks
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