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City Announcements

Drew Wellness Center Recognizes National Heart Month with "Wellness Wednesday for Women"
On Wednesday, February 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will partner with KISS 103.1 to host "Wellness Wednesday for Women" in honor of National Heart Month. This event is FREE to the public and will feature a Zumba fitness class from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., a heart health treat (snack), heart health information and screenings, and giveaways. KISS will broadcast live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center at 803.545.3200.

2012 State of the City Address [Full Text and Video]
Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 2012 State of the City address on January 11th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center's Coble Ballroom.
FULL TEXT
Main Street
Infrastructure & Transit Safety
Public Safety
Economy
Watch the entire address here!

Grants Status
Click here to view information on grants for which the City has applied, some of which have been funded by federal stimulus dollars.

City Newsroom

Jan 01-26, 2012
Click Here To View The City's Photo Album!

Jan 01-16, 2012
Book Lovers Invited To Join

Jan 06-20, 2012
SCE&G Trimming Activities to Resume within City Limits

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Links and Resources (Scroll Down to view all)

Bike Shops

Cycle Center: http://cyclecenter.com/

Harrell’s Bicycles: http://www.harrellsbicycle.com/

Outspokin’ Bicycles: http://www.outspokinbicycles.com/

Summit Cycles: http://www.summitcyclesbikeshop.com/

USC Bike Shop: http://campusrec.sc.edu/orec/biking.html

South Carolina Government/Advocacy Resources:

Palmetto Cycling Coalition (PCC)

Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF)

Listing of South Carolina Council of Governments

Metropolitan Planning Organizations - find the regional planners in your area.

Central Midlands Council of Governments

SC Bike Law

SC Department of Transportation Engineering District Directory - This is where you go to find out about the paving projects in your area and to advocate for the two foot extra feet beyond the solid white stripe at the edge of the road as required by law.

SC Department of Transportation Bike Ped Page

SC Legislature

Find out who your State and Federal Representatives and Senators are and how to contact them

National Resources:

America Bikes

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) - bike parking

Bikes Belong Coalition

The BikePlan Source

The Federal Highway Administration's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Office

National Center for Bicycling and Walking

League of American Bicyclists (LAB)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) -- How bikeable is your community?

Probicycle

Rails-to-Trails

Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP)

Alliance for Biking and Walking

Bicycle Accident - Advocating for Yourself

What to do in a bike accident by Peter Wilborn (.pdf)

What not to do after an accident from Leventis and Ransom.

How to Not Get Hit by Cars by Michael Bluejay