Commuters can try out the Vanpool program. | Photo by @bcdcog
If you’re looking for another way toget around town besides your car, here is a handful of transit alternatives in the Lowcountry.
Bike sharing
The Limee-bike sharing program launched last year in Charleston with support from MUSC Health. To start riding, download the Lime app and enter your information. There are dozens of stations downtown, which can be found in the app.
Pedicab
If you want the enjoy the fresh air and views downtown, try a pedicab. Call Charleston Pedicab from anywhere on the peninsula and you’ll be picked up and chauffeured to your destination. You can also give Charleston Bike Taxi a ring and you’ll be scooped up quickly and on your way.
Buses
Catch a ride with CARTA, a localbus system. Download the Transit app for routes and service alerts. For free services, hop on the DASH downtown shuttle. You can also link up with TriCounty Link, a rural bus service in the Lowcountry.
Vanpool
Lowcountry Go Vanpool provides vans to commuters to reduce traffic. This is designed for groups of four or more who travel 15+ miles one-way to work. The more riders you have, the lower the price. The program can cut commuting costs by 50-80%.
Now here’s what’s coming down the road:
Lowcountry Rapid Transit is a planned bus rapid transit system throughout the Charleston region. The project recently entered its Engineering Phase.
The SC Dept. of Transportation’s downtown Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project is in the works to improve safety for bikers and walkers on the peninsula. Learn more.
Candle Making Workshop | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 6 p.m. | CornerCopia James Island, 1230 Camp Rd., Charleston | $50 | Make your own artisan soy wax candle using an upcycled wine bottle — supplies and beverages provided.
All About Agave: Tequila Tasting | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Maya, 479 King St., Charleston | $55.20 | Grab tickets for this tequila-tasting class on the patio featuring a welcome cocktail, five tastings, family-style bites, and a gift card raffle.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Breakfast & Book Signing with Maria Failla | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Charleston Horticultural Society, 46 Windermere Blvd., Charleston | $10 cash donation for non-members | Enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry at this reading and book signing with Maria Failla, author of “Growing Joy.”
Good Business Summit | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $55-$85 | The 10th annual Good Business Summit presented by Lowcountry Local First will spotlight ideas and workable solutions for building your company with profit and purpose.
Friday, Feb. 10
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21+ | Sip on $5 Frothy Beard Brewing beers through the end of the first intermission and cheer on the Stingrays against their in-state rivals.
Caviar & Chocolate at The Caviar Bar | Friday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 12 | 6 p.m. | Zero George, 0 George St., Charleston | $65 | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a chocolate and wine pairing in partnership with local chocolatier Sweeteeth.
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West Ashley can expect to see improvements at theDupont Road/Stinson Drive and Wappoo Road intersections at Savannah Highway. The project is slated to begin work in 2024. Learn more. 🚘 (WCSC)
ICYMI: Dorchester County is offering a Public Safety Services Community Survey to residents. Share your thoughts on public safety issues in the county. Weigh inby Friday, March 10. 📋
The Maple Street Extension project in Summerville has been approved and construction is expected to begin this spring. The $20 million project will update several town roads, including adding two lanes to Maple Street. (WCSC)
Closing
After almost three decades of serving the Lowcountry, the Berkeley County Family YMCA will close in Moncks Corner. There are plans to sell the location, which is situated at 210 Rembert C. Dennis Blvd. (WCSC)
Edu
Johns Island may gain a new two-story elementary school off River Road. Conceptual plans were recently approved by Charleston’s Design Review Board. 🏫 (WCSC)
Real Estate
Charleston’s Design Review Board has denied plans to demolish the Stone House in West Ashley, a historic home made of stone dating back to the 1930s-1940s. The house is located at 1731 Savannah Hwy. (WCBD)
Biz
Happy Birthday,Francis Marion. This historic downtown hotel, which opened in 1924 and was named for the Revolutionary War General Francis Marion, hasturned 99. Take a look inside. 🎈
Wellness
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Dig this in North Mount Pleasant
Dig into Bon Bahn Mi in North Mount Pleasant
Save room for sandwiches, bowls, tacos, and salads. | Photo by @charlestongoodeats
Alexa, play “Hungry Eyes.”Bon Banh Mi has opened its third location at The Market at Oakland Shopping Center in North Mount Pleasant and we’re stoked.
This Southeast Asian eateryfeatures a patio and the menu includesvegan and vegetarian options and non-alcoholic beverages. We can’t wait to dig into the duck fried rice with a fried egg and the drunken noodles. 🍜
Editor’s pick: One of my favorite downtown spots is hosting a pop-up during SEWE weekend. Island Provisions and Hamfish BBQ will be slinging eats and pouring cocktails from Friday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 19
Bring your appetite for smoked meats and seafood dishes like char-grilled oysters with coconut breadcrumbs and the “Mighty H Dog” hotdog with Duke’s Mayo, potato chip crumbles, and caviar.
Make your way to Island Provisions’ downtown location on St. Philip Street from 5-7 p.m. No reservations necessary — come one, come all. 🍴
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