BIKES OVER BENTLEY’S

One oppurtunity that Charleseton seems to miss in place keeping things "how they are" is it's lack of bike lanes. Charleston is one of the moset beautiful cities in America, with lots of tourists coming from many corners of the Earth. They come here because of what Charleston puts out; a quaint town fixed in a 19-20th Century aesthetic period. To be able to walk outside near shops and see horse carriage tours, street vendors, boutiques and sweet grass roses and baskets is something people yearn for as a change of pace of life.

Somethign that would tie it all together would be the ability to travel around these historic blocks on bikes. But here's where Charleston misses the mark.

A town driven on getting around on foot or carriage still relies heavily on cars more than anything. Or rarther, it chooses to stay in that lane and not implement bike lanes. If you've ever driven along the penninsula's streets, you'll notice how crowded and hectic it can feel at times. Impatient drivers at intersections honking their horns while blasting exhaust everywhere, people trying to parallel park in the middle of the road, and struggling to find parking elsewhere too.

Trying to navigate this on a bike can feel like an extreme sport, and it almost feels like the only reason for not tackling this issue with a simple solution like bike lanes is because of not wanting to possibly slow down the money. If people cant drive down here, what will it mean for their businesses? Or the important people with deep pockets who come in Mercedes vans to spend their money? The question here is who is Charleston really built for? The highest bidder or is it for people who wish to explore in more ways than one.

Interwoven By Nature

The urban fabric is one of the most integral parts that make Charleston, or any city, feel as cohesive. Urban fabric refers to things like sidewalks and bike lanes, but it also includes all the vegetation that breathes fresh air into the overall experience. It's important that we tie up this tour of what makes Charleston...Charleston by highlighting the natural beauty it holds.