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Friends of Green Crescent Trail outline '15 by 30' push and fall signature event
Summary
Volunteers and trail leaders described progress on the Green Crescent Trail, a regional pedestrian/bicycle network, asked for consistent signage and easement work, and announced a twilight 5K on Sept. 17 as a signature fundraiser; staff noted paving and easement steps with SCDOT.
Volunteers leading the Green Crescent Trail campaign presented an update to council on April 20, outlining a goal to build a 15‑mile network by 2030 and describing work on easements, wayfinding and regional coordination.
"We’re trying to get 15 miles by 2030," Chad Carson said, describing the trail’s origin as a student project and its evolution into a multi‑jurisdiction effort connecting Clemson, Central and Pendleton. Carson and Heidi Williams, both representing the Friends of the Green Crescent Trail nonprofit, emphasized a mix of separated paths, protected bike lanes, sidewalks and low‑volume street connections.
They asked the city to adopt a regional sign standard and to install pavement markings and wayfinding on new and existing segments so users can find trailheads. Staff and the presenters said the city owns the trails built inside municipal boundaries and that SCDOT, ACAT (regional planning), county and university partners are necessary for funding and easements.
Presenters announced a signature 'twilight' 5K and 1‑mile event centered at Patrick Square on Sept. 17, aiming for roughly 350 participants and to draw visiting fans for a nearby football game. "Our goal is 350 plus participants," the organizers said; marketing and parking plans were discussed.
Council and staff noted near‑term construction progress on Berkeley Drive and College Avenue and that paving and sidewalk work will be coordinated with SCDOT. The presenters asked council support for signage, easements and continued partnership as the project shifts from feasibility and planning into construction and wayfinding.
