The hope is to eliminate traffic fatalities on Greenville roads. | Photo by the City of Greenville
The City of Greenville found that Laurens Road and North Pleasantburg Drive have the highest number of injuries and fatal crashes. That’s something leaders hope to change.
City engineers created a traffic safety action plan and provided an update to City Council on Monday, Oct. 28. Engineers highlighted seven strategies to improve Greenville’s roadways for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and passengers:
Adopt a high-injury network highlighting key corridors in need of safety investments
Slow speeds on neighborhood streets and near schools
Manage roadway access points and driveways
Create safe crossings and spaces for pedestrians
Develop a network of buffered bicycle facilities
Evaluate and improve bus stop locations to protect riders
Use technology to improve safety on roadways (think: pedestrian beacons + signal timing)
According to the Greenville Journal, this plan has already helped Greenville receive $2.08 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will be used for “quick-build” improvement projects on those key corridors like Laurens and North Pleasantburg.
Events
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West | Wednesday, Oct. 30-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Upcountry History Museum, Greenville | $0+ | This new, national-touring exhibit follows the path of Black history in the West through a timeline of original pictorial quilts.
In Conversation with Daniel C. Abel | 5:30-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville | Free | Shark authority + Professor of Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University Daniel Abel gives new bite to essential information about sharks.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Moonlight Movies | Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville | Free entry | Bring your favorite snacks + a blanket to watch “Haunted Mansion” in the park.
Friday, Nov. 1
First Friday Art Party: Holiday Market Grand Opening | 6-9 p.m. | Good Art Co., Greenville | Free entry | This small shop and gallery has been transformed into a cheery pop-up experience with 100+ pieces of art on exhibition and a selection of handmade local goods, all perfect for getting a jump start on your holiday shopping.
The Charli Parti | 8-11 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, Greenville | $15+ | If you thought Brat Summer was over, think again and grab tickets to this dance party.
The Open Studios app is free to use and easy to navigate. |Photo by Metropolitan Arts Council
Discover Greenville’s vibrant arts community during Open Studios, a free event by the Metropolitan Arts Council celebrating local creativity with behind-the-scenes tours on Saturday, Nov. 9 + Sunday, Nov. 10.
Before you go, don’t forget to install and explore the Open Studios app to transform your self-guided experience. With this all-in-one guide, you can:
Browse artists, filtering by medium, date, and accessibility
Create a customized map to craft your personalized tour
In other City of Greenville traffic news, a study of Dunbar Street and Green Avenue revealed these streets southwest of downtown need safety improvements like sidewalk repairs, installing high-visibility crosswalks, and adding pedestrian signals. Residents can submit feedback about the proposed improvements until Saturday, Nov. 30.
Civic
What should Greenville County do with its natural habitats, working lands, and parks? Leaders are developing a new open space plan to establish a long-term vision that will be implemented over the next decade. Drop in to the Greenville County Council Chambers at County Square on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. to share your feedback.
Sports
It’s Saturday Wednesday in South Carolina. USC’s Board of Trustees approved a Request for Proposal + is now looking for an architecture firm to focus on Phase One of reimagining Williams-Brice Stadium. Our friends at COLAtoday shared renderings and five things to know about the upgrades.
Kids
Construction on Brooks Playground — a new inclusive playground at Cleveland Park — has begun after yesterday’s official groundbreaking. The playground is specially-designed for kids from six months to 13-years-old of all abilities to share a space to play.
Edu
Yesterday, Greenville County Schools broke ground on the new Reedy Laurel Elementary School, set to open for the 2025-2026 school year. The school — located on the site of the old J.L. Mann High School — will offer a specialized environmental science program featuring “state-of-the-art” labs.
Open
Pho Lê is a new Vietnamese restaurant in the Publix shopping center on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors. It opened this summer, and Post and Courier Greenville food writer Lillia Callum-Penso took us along for a taste of the new spot.
Eat
Did we read that right? Scout’s at night? The doughnut shop will open its new Main Street window from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (or until they sell out) on Halloween night. Swing by after trick-or-treating or hitting up a Halloween party for a flaky cronut.
Drink
Speaking of sweet treats, Zaxby’s is bringing back milkshakes, but only in two markets (and Greenville is one of them). Grab a classic chocolate, strawberry, vanilla — or the flavor Zaxby’s was known for — birthday cake.
Feel Good
The Mauldin Fire Department’s new K-9, Ember, wears many hats: mascot, educator, and therapy dog. Ember helps with safety demonstrations like stop, drop, and roll + how to crawl to avoid inhaling smoke. Plus, she visits firehouses to spend time with her fellow firefighters. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Greenvillian
Meet Nisha, a local who just celebrated her 10th anniversary at her job. “This past decade has been a journey filled with growth, challenges, and triumphs,” she said. “I’m grateful for the relationships I’ve built and the lessons I’ve learned.” See where she works.*
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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. | Photo via @james_simpson_photography
What’s one of the best ways to get involved locally in leadership? Joining local boards + commissions.
The Greenville area is full of different nonprofits with leadership boards, and the people serving on those leadership boards collectively make an impact locally. Do you want to make a difference in your city? Maybe consider looking into which local nonprofits have open board seats.
We want to help you with the first step — read: we want to put together a list of those open positions so they’re all in one place. Whether you work for a local nonprofit looking to grow your board or are already a board member who knows of an open position, share it with us.
The Buy
The Buy
A great deal for the holidays ahead — get 18 bottles of wine for $79 plus shipping. Choose from red, white, or a variety pack of red, white, and rosé. Hello, stocked bar for holiday hosting season.
I know Stephanie is the Halloween one of our duo, but I’m excited to participate in dressing up for the first time in 10 years. My friend @healthyishdani has a birthday today (happy birthday, Dani!) and we’re celebrating on Halloween night.
I’ll be wearing a niche Greenville-themed costume. Do you have any guesses?