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    Rock Hill Econ Dev

    Electric Bus System Is Live!

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    "it’s free, electric, and about 35 feet long. It’s Rock Hill’s first fare-free fixed-route transit system! The City of Rock Hill has partnered with Winthrop University, Piedmont Medical Center, and F
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    Jun 19, 2019
    prest006

    Walking safely

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    I know I sound like I have a very narrow experience to draw upon but this has not been mentioned yet. As a runner I am a bit hypersensitive to safety issues that can confront any pedestrian. About o
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    Apr 13, 2018
    cathy.murphy

    Lessons Learned-Smart City Challenge

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    https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Smart%20City%20Challenge%20Lessons%20Learned.pdf
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    Apr 12, 2018
    wojcikj

    Webinar on walking and transit Apr 11

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    Here's a webinar from America Walks on connecting walking and transit. Might be good for our group! 2 p.m. Register here: http://americawalks.org/new-webinar-making-the-case-for-transit-april-11-2018
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    Mar 29, 2018
    wojcikj

    Indianapolis Cultural Trail

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    The Indianapolis Cultural Trail has completely revitalized the downtown corridor. It used to be empty after 5 p.m. and is now a vibrant community. It was done with a mix of public and private sponsors
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    Mar 7, 2018
    Jeremy Winkler

    Remember the walker!

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    As we consider connectivity - lets not forget the oldest form of transportation: walking! https://www.citylab.com/solutions/2012/12/10-techniques-making-cities-more-walkable/4047/
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    Mar 3, 2018
    dotsy29732

    Paths to Success for Walkable Community

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    Interesting article in today's (June 27) Wall Street Journal, in a special section titled "The Future of Cities". Article is written by Neal Templin. The link to the article is below. https://www.ws
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    Jun 27, 2018
    Jeremy Winkler

    Transit - coming soon to Rock Hill!

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    This past week Connectivity team members heard a briefing about fixed route, electric bus transit system that will be starting operations in Spring 2019 in Rock Hill. They discussed how this system w
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    Apr 13, 2018
    Rock Hill Econ Dev

    Action Team Update

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    Connectivity has met to discuss walking, bike share, and transit. Some topics covered include: Exploring how to mark out safe walking/biking paths in KP area Need to put walking/biking/transit paths o
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    Apr 12, 2018
    Jeremy Winkler

    The Uncertain Transportation Landscape

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    Wanted to share an article in Public Management Magazine with you all... see page 27 of this pdf: https://icma.org/sites/default/files/0418_PM_FullBook_ToPrint_LoRes.pdf The Uncertain Transportation
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    Mar 26, 2018
    wojcikj

    Example from Raleigh, NC

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    It looks like Raleigh is doing something very similar to us, focusing on health equity. https://smartgrowthamerica.org/gateway-economic-opportunity-raleigh-nc-prepares-inclusive-growth/
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    Mar 7, 2018
    Jeremy Winkler

    Kickoff Meeting Notes

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    See below for the list of Positives and Negatives facing Knowledge Park (KP) as it pertains to Connectivity that we discussed during our kickoff meeting. Comment with anything you’d like to add Also
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    Mar 1, 2018
    c.shermane

    4 ways to make a city more walkable

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    This is a Ted Talks episode from 2013. This episode made me think of the four lane portion of White St. between Dave Lyle and Oakland Ave. https://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_speck_4_ways_to_make_a_cit
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    Apr 13, 2018
    Jeremy Winkler

    Previous City Plans on Connectivity

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    In previous years, the City has completed several plans regarding "connectivity" type issues. You can peruse those here.... http://cityofrockhill.com/departments/planning-and-development/transportati
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    Apr 13, 2018
    c.shermane

    Swamp Rabbit Trail as a model:

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    https://greenvillerec.com/ghs-swamp-rabbit-trail/
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    Apr 12, 2018
    Rock Hill Econ Dev

    Connectivity Research Opportunities

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    What are some other communities that have transformed themselves in the past few years? Are these places we can visit, or can we invite someone to come to Rock Hill and give us insight/answer our ques
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    Mar 7, 2018
    jocarolsteele

    Chatanooga TN park

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    Here is a website to explore Chatanooga's use of downtown space for walking, biking, and connectivity. http://www.chattanooga.gov/public-works/parks/directory-of-park-facilities
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    Recent Activity:
    Mar 4, 2018

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