Charleston Moves, a local bicycling advocacy group, is working to create a bicycle route from Folly Beach to the Isle of Palms via the Battery.  The B2B, or Battery2Beach, not only can be used by residents for commuting and exercise, but the route can be exploited for tourism purposes.

There are obstacles to get over to make the entire route a finished, bicycle friendly reality, but Charleston Moves is giving interested cyclists a preview of the route on Saturday, October 30.  Two groups will cycle from each end of the route to meet at Whitepoint Garden at The Battery.  A party will follow at the Vendue Rooftop Bar.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled five public hearings concerning the recommended preferred alternative for the extension of the proposed I-526 (Mark Clark Expressway) from its current endpoint at Savannah Highway (US 17) to the existing James Island Connector interchange at Folly Road.  The remaining meetings are:

Additional meetings to gather public comments on the plan to extend the Mark Clark Expressway through West Ashley and across James and Johns Islands have been scheduled.  Concern was expressed at the first meeting that having only two meetings at a central location would prevent some people from attending and giving their thoughts.

Each public hearing will follow the same format with an open-house question and answer opportunity starting at 5 pm, and a formal presentation with comment period starting at 6 pm.   Meetings will be held: