Rails to Trails

[JCT]

You can now see the City's Trails and Greenway Master Plan on their website:

http://www.greatergreenville.com/city_serv...sMasterPlan.asp

and you can read a bit more about it on Bike Greenville:

http://bikegreenville.blogspot.com/2007/10...aster-plan.html

[Galley]

Wow, this plan is impressive! I especially like all of the trails planned for the are between Laurens Rd., I-385 and Hillside Dr. That area is nothing but woods are rather hilly, so it oughta make some nice mountain bike trails. Besides, it's in my neighborhood.

[swu_BA_student]

We just accepted a counter offer to buy a house in West Greenville and I just realized it is right next to the proposed part that is off that bridge that goes over lois ave. I'm really excited about what this trail and trolly system might do for that area!

[Greenville]

We just accepted a counter offer to buy a house in West Greenville and I just realized it is right next to the proposed part that is off that bridge that goes over lois ave. I'm really excited about what this trail and trolly system might do for that area!

Congrats on the new house!

[JCT]

The Greenville News ran an article about the Greenway plan this morning:

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs....D=2007710090352

[linkerjpatrick]

If anyone is interested I created a Tram Trail flickr group.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/swamp_rabbit_trail/

[gs3]

The Greenville News ran an article about the Greenway plan this morning:

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs....D=2007710090352

Thought this was a great quote from the article. This project is going to hopefully fast track!

"We want to build the trails that are fastest and easiest first," he said. "Then, once people get to use those, they'll hunger for more."

[RestedTraveler]

The Greenville News ran an article about the Greenway plan this morning:

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs....D=2007710090352

Thanks, JCT! I'm looking forward to the Travelers Rest - Furman link being complete by the end of the year!

Not sure if anybody else saw this blurb on the side margin, but...

You can help with the Greenville

Hospital System Swamp Rabbit

Tram Trail on Wednesday from 9

a.m. to 2 p.m. Work groups will

pick up debris leftover from the

rail and railroad tie removal along

the trail section from Traveler

[GvilleSC]

Wow, that's impressive. 120 miles of trails in the city of Greenville alone. It's hard to really understand how extensive this project is really going to be, but I can't for more and more to be completed.

[swu_BA_student]

Congrats on the new house!

Thank you.

[JCT]

Buy your own section of a Greenville County Greenway trail. This is an interesting idea for raising funds for the greenway system. You can read more here:

http://bikegreenville.blogspot.com/2007/12...lle-county.html

[gs3]

Buy your own section of a Greenville County Greenway trail. This is an interesting idea for raising funds for the greenway system. You can read more here:

http://bikegreenville.blogspot.com/2007/12...lle-county.html

Thanks for this. Really a cool idea. Will any sort of small plaque be placed along the greenway (ie: the bricks at the dog park)?

[JCT]

Thanks for this. Really a cool idea. Will any sort of small plaque be placed along the greenway (ie: the bricks at the dog park)?

I don't think so, but I'll have to ask Ty about that.

[gs3]

^ Thanks.

[JCT]

^ Thanks.

Gsupstate, as I suspected, the answer is no to your qeustion about marking on the greenway. They want to minimize sign clutter on the trail so that people can enjoy the natural surroundings. Donors will get a plaque as mentioned and will also be recogonized at special events.

[gs3]

Gsupstate, as I suspected, the answer is no to your qeustion about marking on the greenway. They want to minimize sign clutter on the trail so that people can enjoy the natural surroundings. Donors will get a plaque as mentioned and will also be recogonized at special events.

Thanks.

Sent the form in this past week. Such a great idea!

[RestedTraveler]

Grading work is complete through to Travelers Rest now. I would imagine the base of crushed stone should be going down next and then the tarmac after that.

[GvilleSC]

Grading work is complete through to Travelers Rest now. I would imagine the base of crushed stone should be going down next and then the tarmac after that.

Fantastic! I'm glad this is moving along nicely.

[gs3]

Excellent news!

[Galley]

Buy your own section of a Greenville County Greenway trail. This is an interesting idea for raising funds for the greenway system. You can read more here:

http://bikegreenville.blogspot.com/2007/12...lle-county.html

I received my plaque a couple of weeks ago, and I visited my 25-foot section this weekend. It's near the women's softball diamond, just past the old train car.

Now, I'm expecting y'all to keep my section free of litter! I may not make it up there that often to pick up trash.

[JCT]

I received my plaque a couple of weeks ago, and I visited my 25-foot section this weekend. It's near the women's softball diamond, just past the old train car.

Now, I'm expecting y'all to keep my section free of litter! I may not make it up there that often to pick up trash.

I just picked mine up too, but I haven't visited the section yet. It looks like it is right outside of city limits not too far from Newton park. I can't wait to go check it out.

By the way, did everyone see that the City Council officially adopted the Trails and Greenways Master Plan last week? Read a little more here:

http://bikegreenville.blogspot.com/2008/02...-good-news.html

Edited February 4, 2008 by JCT

[RestedTraveler]

This certainly is good news: Business sisters hop on Swamp Rabbit Trail

[RestedTraveler]

Here's a neat happening announced by Ty Houck:

Tuesday February 26th all day, weather permitting we will be doing a demonstration of Roadzyme. Engineers will be on-site all day next Tuesday for questions.

Roadzyme is a road building product that is:

• non-toxic, made from sugar beet extract
  
• will not leach a pollutant like asphalt
  
• significantly less expensive than asphalt
  
• environmentally friendly
  
• quick and easy to install
  

The demonstration site is at the southern end of the Furman lake across the dam. Park at the public parking at the student center and take the short walk over the dam, at the end of the road is an access gate to the trail (edit: this is where the Doughboy used to be located - there's now a garden mirror ball or something of that nature there).

This is an exciting green product that we want your opinion on so hope to see you there.

Ty Houck

Director of Greenways, Natural and Historic Resources

Edited February 23, 2008 by RestedTraveler

[JCT]

Here's a neat happening announced by Ty Houck:

It sounds like the demonstration will be rescheduled for Thursday or friday dur to weather.

[RestedTraveler]

It sounds like the demonstration will be rescheduled for Thursday or friday dur to weather.

I was just reading my e-mail and going to post this same thing. I agree - you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Best to wait until the weather is nice.