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CITY OF GREER, SC DOWNTOWN WALKING & BICYCLING PLAN

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Acknowledgements

City of Greer, South Carolina Downtown Walking & Bicycling Master Plan

The project team would like to recognize and express appreciation for the individuals who participated in the development of this Plan, including the citizens of Greer who attended public meetings and shared valuable insights. Special thanks is extended to the City of Greer Parks and Recreation Department and Partnership for Tomorrow for their contribution to the Plan and for their commitment to making Greer an active community where walking and bicycling are safe, convenient, fun, and normal daily activities.

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Alta Planning + Design 638 East Washington Street Greenville, South Carolina 29601

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CITY OF GREER, SC DOWNTOWN WALKING & BICYCLING PLAN

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Plan Overview ................................................................................................................ 7 1.2 National Perspective ..................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Planning Process .......................................................................................................... 10 1.4 Vision, Goals, and Objectives .................................................................................... 11 1.5 The Six E's Approach to Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning..................................... 12

2 Existing Conditions Review............................................................................................. 13 2.1 Characteristics & Demographics Overview ............................................................ 13 2.2 Review of Existing Planning Efforts ............................................................................. 14 2.3 Opportunities and Constraints ................................................................................... 24 2.4 Existing Conditions Base Map..................................................................................... 31 2.5 Public Input Summary.................................................................................................. 33

3 Recommendations ......................................................................................................... 39 3.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 39 3.2 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Types..................................................................... 40 3.3 Summary of Proposed Priority Projects...................................................................... 49 3.4 Recommendation Maps............................................................................................. 50

4 Implementation .............................................................................................................. 52 4.1 Cost Estimates .............................................................................................................. 52 4.2 Priority Project Cut Sheets ........................................................................................... 54

5 Moving Forward ................................................................................................................ 59

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