| Date | Meeting Summary | Link |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Intros included folks from municipal planning departments, local coalitions, educational institutions, business owners and residents. The group discussed funding opportunities, grant applications, and project updates. Identified followups that would help inform the community and policymakers and effect infrastructure improvements. | Notes |
| March 4, 2026 | After intros of folks from state agencies, municipalities, local coalitions, educational institutions, health organizations, business owners, and residents, the group discussed funding opportunities, gave project updates on rails to trails, Fort Mill trail connections and the Catawba Thread Trail Master Plan update, York County bike route sign work, and Wojcik’s American Fitness index presentation. Also highlighted advocacy opportunities given cuts to federal funding to beneficial infrastructure and programs. Followups included finding locations for in-person May and September meetings, inviting others to future meetings, and sharing information. | Notes |
| January 7, 2026 | Gave project updates including York County replacement of missing bike route signs; municipal comprehensive plan updates; and other regional planning and infrastructure updates. BPC provided a letter of support for the City of York bicycle training center. Look for the monks Walk for Peace this weekend! Discussed coalition operations and leadership. | Notes |
| November 4, 2025 | A roundtable covered county and municipal master and comprehensive plans; York County Pennies for Progress projects; new stoplights being installed in front for two FMSD schools as safety measures; the healthy eating active living (HEAL) initiative of Impact York County; and a potential BPC leader identified for 2026. | Notes |
| October 1, 2025 | The discussion highlighted the RFATS Safety Partner meeting and public input meeting on Safe Streets 4 All. The roundtable focused on citizen concerns: about the design of the Pennies 5 project design of Highway 21 in Fort Mill, with a solution being that the design be changed to match the Town of Fort Mill Overlay design and also have a lower speed limit than the exception that York County approved; and about speeding in The Crossing subdivision in City of Rock Hill near Northwestern High School with kids biking to school. | Notes |
| September 3, 2025 | Discussed multiple initiatives including safe routes to York County schools; Rails to Trails Project Update; upcoming Carolina Thread Trail Annual Forum; RFATS Citizen Survey; State-Level Updates; Little Sugar Creek Greenway Connection; York County Data Walk Recap; Drone Delivery Developments; and City of Rock Hill Comprehensive Plan Review. Identified multiple action items. | Notes |
| July 1, 2025 | After intro of people & their organizations &/or interests, discussed local transportation projects and related opportunities to promote safe pedestrian and cycling access; upcoming community events; Rails to Trails history and update; Safe Routes to York County schools updates; and advocacy needs. Promote safety first! | Notes |
| June 4, 2025 | People introduced themselves &/or their organizations from across York County and the state. Discussed planning efforts underway across municipalities and the county, including public feedback opportunities & other info sources. Shared updates on last week’s rails-to-trails core group meeting & next steps. Identified SCDOT people changes & a new legislative commission & a hope for active transportation to receive greater emphasis. Noted date change for TCES Bike & Scooter Safety Rodeo with support from BPC & next steps for Hunter Street Elementary sidewalk pursuit. Asked who knew about bike donation opportunities in York County with opportunity to track and share that info out. Janet attended ACSM conference. | Notes |
| May 13, 2025 | People introduced themselves as new and returning residents, planners, community organizations, academia, and consultants from York County, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, York, and the state. Discussed comp plan updates in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Tega Cay – with public input opportunities available there and at RFATS public hearing. Summarized rails-to-trails initiative as progressing slowly, and decided to call a strategy meeting to determine next steps. Discussed needs, successes, and opportunities to make routes to York County Schools safer for walkers, bikers, and rollers, noting schools in York County are proven to have a very large number of walkers when they are more safely accessible. | Notes |
| April 2, 2025 | Discussed public input opportunities including Tega Cay and Fort Mill’s comp plan updates and the RFATS 2055 long-range transportation plan draft, and suggested possible data sources to help inform these plans. BPC will investigate a York elementary school lacking a short section of sidewalk to see if we can support so kids can walk/roll safely to school. HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) York County workgroup has funds to spend by June. Discussed other grant opportunities, and BPC letter of support for York County TIP funding grant (supports our safe routes to FMHS work). | Notes |
| March 5, 2025 | This was the first of our two planned in-person BPC meetings this year. Thanks to Tom Bell for hosting us at the amazing Rock Hill Sports and Event Center. We wish him well in his retirement, are grateful for the huge contributions he has made to the BPC and outdoor recreation in Rock Hill and York County throughout his career, and ask him to keep connected with the BPC. Our roundtable discussion covered the status of the Tega Cay comprehensive plan, Carolina Thread Trail NC State Line to Fort Mill feasibility study, and rails to trails effort. We also talked about funding opportunities, people who might be interested in BPC efforts, and potential future in-person meeting spaces. | Notes |
| February 5, 2025 | Baronak shared the final steps of the Carolina Thread Trail feasibility study and offered to present findings at future meeting. He also noted the recent York County rails to trails strategic partnership. New Tega Cay Elementary School bike/scooter safety developments include a planned TCPD video and expected Sept. 2 or 3 dates for rodeo at which Duda asks for BPC volunteers. Micheli invites all to Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) workgroup meeting on Feb. 12. We discussed Tega Cay and Rock Hill updating their comprehensive plans and the ped/cycling accident data that can inform the plans. We also discussed funding opportunities, infrastructure improvement needs, and Yaffe’s participation in the Transportational Regional Board conference. | Notes |
| January 8, 2025 | Roundtable discussion noted that WRHI reported on a pedestrian-involved accident this morning in Rock Hill; discussed planning for a potential bike and scooter rodeo at Tega Cay Elementary School; solicited feedback for RFATS Citizen Advisory Committee to give to RFATS executive director; invited all to Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) workgroup meeting on January 14 (noon); gave update on local Rails to Trails effort; and gave communications updates. | Notes |
| December 4, 2024 | Began with intros of York County residents and professionals from city and state government, agencies, university, nonprofits, business, and coalitions, most returning but at least one new participant. Palmetto Cycling Coalition shared about its educational webinar series, and plan to interview BPC member (Duda); participants then brainstormed potential messaging for Duda. Discussed importance of tracking and understanding local pedestrian/cyclist/scooter accidents as key input into planning and local initiatives, and potential resources. Shared status of local initiatives and highlighted upcoming events. Agreed on BPC 2025 scheduling, maintaining date/time (first Wed. at 9am) with two in-person. | Notes |
| November 6, 2024 | With representation from across government, economic development, community health, transit, nonprofits and coalitions, including professionals and residents, the discussion covered multiple projects, funding, upcoming events, and public input opportunities. | Notes |
| October 9, 2024 | RFATS consultant Bolton & Menk presented the RFATS Bike/Ped Plan Update deck to the group including the process, timeline, and information, and solicited feedback on the goals, vision, and regional bike/ped network. The group brainstormed on the goals (with strong focus on safe connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists and considering intermodal connections and e-bikes, as well as GPS and a GIS overlay). Suggestions for improving the planning process include more visibility into transportation policymaking and funding allocation (hybrid, publicly posted meetings). Followups include BPC members and network asked to take and share the public survey, providing feedback on the map, recommended policy actions, and criteria. Municipalities are asked to share GIS data related to planned and existing walk/bike infrastructure, and comment on map to ensure your jurisdiction is correct, if you haven’t already. | Notes |
| September 4, 2024 | Introductions welcomed participation from state government health and transportation departments, and state and local nonprofits and coalitions, as well as residents from across York County. Discussion focused on expanding safe, connected walking and biking infrastructure and opportunities across York County including rails to trails and safe routes to York County schools. Encouraged public participation in the multiple transportation and parks surveys currently open. Announced upcoming meetings and events. | Notes |
| August 7, 2024 | Discussed York County Parks & Rec Strategic Plan; American Fitness Index rankings for 2024; RFATS Long-Range Transportation Plan; Carolina Thread Trail State Line to Fort Mill Feasibility Study; local safe routes to York County schools initiatives and needs; and local efforts to get public health on business leaders’ minds. | Notes |
| June 12, 2024 | After introductions of new and returning people which included representation from transportation and transit, municipal and state government, universities, and residents, a roundtable covered: open public surveys with the Carolina Thread Trail and SC DOT; funding and grant activity including a letter of support from the BPC; the FMHS walkability study; and York County rails for trails. Community concerns highlighted ongoing safety issues for cyclists and pedestrians in Rock Hill, the opportunity for traffic calming and public education, and resident engagement through the Rock Hill Transportation Commission. | Notes |
| May 1, 2024 | Discussion covered Carolina Thread Trail State Line to Fort Mill Feasibility Study; transportation as a barrier to employment; FMHS walkability study; opportunity for BPC to advocate for Safe Routes to School with SCDOT; collaboration opportunities related to planning; planning; and upcoming events including the UCI BMX Rading World Championships in Rock Hill. | Notes |
| April 10, 2024 | Covered updates from the Palmetto Cycling Coalition, including a leadership transition with the director moving to a consulting job and Joanne Burkett returning as Interim Director while working to revitalize the statewide network. Planned for our presentation to the RFATS Policy Committee’s on the FMHS Walkability Study. | Notes |
| March 6, 2024 | Discussed findings and next steps from 2/9/2024 FMHS walkability study. | Notes |
| February 7, 2024 | Roundtable of items for the interest of the group including announcements and opportunities. | Notes |
| November 1, 2023 | The Carolina Thread Trail executive director shared the background and next steps on our York County Rails to Trails efforts, including the goal of meeting with local leaders over the next six weeks. Fort Mill Township residents discussed their Safe Routes to School advocacy efforts to Fort Mill High School and discussed next steps with the coalition. Other updates covered the Carolina Thread Trail feasibility study for extending the trail from Sugar Creek through Fort Mill and Anne Spring Close Greenway to Rock Hill and Lancaster County; a Rock Hill trail from the river to downtown; Catawba Bend park’s “first mile” effort; and Rock Hill School District’s Walk and Talk Thursdays. | Notes |
| October 4, 2023 | A resident identified a need to improve safe walking and biking access to FMHS and BPC brainstormed about steps. Updates from RHPRT covered multiple events and outreach efforts. RFATS updates included the Tega Cay Pedestrian Safety Study and growth expectations for panhandle of York and Lancaster Counties. Further discussion covered rails to trails, a community input questionnaire, request for help from a local nonprofit on auctioning donated bicycles as a fundraiser, and BPC communications and advocacy. | Notes |
| September 6, 2023 | Gretchen Benner led the update on the Fort Mill Trail Master Plan and the Safe Routes to School (FMHS) that she and community members are advocating for. Jason Flora led the York County rails to trails-effort update. BPC members discussed opportunities to advocate – for making roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and rollers – with York County Pennies for Progress and the RFATS Policy Committee. Funding also is available via TAP. Janet Wojcik shared Charlotte’s results in the ACSM Fitness Rankings. Other events were announced including upcoming conferences and National Week without Driving. Several other items of interest were discussed, all discussed in the notes below. | Notes |
| August 4, 2023 | Updates covered the rail trail initiative including next steps, FM trail master plan and opportunities for public input, and Carolina Thread Trail updates including the 12/5 Trail Forum. | Notes |
| May 3, 2023 | Roundtable covered updates on Palmetto Cycling Coalition including June 8-9 summit, Town of Fort Mill Trail Master Plan, rail trail first-meeting planning, and upcoming events, webinars, and funding opportunities. | Notes |
| April 12, 2023 | After introductions, Kramer described progress on the Fort Mill Trail Master Plan; Burkett shared Palmetto Cycling Coalition info; Duda updated the group on planning for Rails to Trails; and Catoe solicited ideas to improve safe ped/cycling access to his neighborhood schools. Members shared ideas, contacts, and information throughout the meeting. | Notes |
| March 1, 2023 | Participants discussed new efforts to establish a local rails-to-trails with various parties interested and the need for collaboration, which the BPC supports. A Fort Mill-area resident got feedback on how to effect action to ensure streets linking community spaces (FMHS, Baxter Y, Baxter trails, downtown Baxter, Catawba Park) are made safe for pedestrians/cyclists/other rollers. Announcements included RFATS’ Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; the significant number of people attending Fort Mill’s Trail Master Plan public workshop, neighboring Charlotte greenway updates; and upcoming events. | Notes |
| February 1, 2023 | Roundtable covered Fort Mill Master Trails project, Wojcik’s walking presentation at the upcoming Winthrop’s Movements in a Dynamic World Conference, BPC letter of support for Rock Hill project along Dave Lyle Blvd. Topics to be continued include York County bike routes and connecting York County with Rock Hill Bike Club, rails to trails, and reminder of BPC mission, vision, and approach. | Notes |
| January 4, 2023 | Introductions (some new and some returning faces) were followed by a roundtable. Discussion covered upcoming conferences; York County bike routes; economic impact; opportunity for public feedback to our local municipal planning organization; the tie in of the Healthy Together 5-2-1-0 program to the BPC; and BPC collaboration and communication opportunities. | Notes |
| December 7, 2022 | After introductions and people news, participants shared upcoming events including that the Palmetto Cycling Coalition’s 2023 BikeWalkTrails Summit would be held in Newberry, June 8-9, and Smart Growth America is offering an exciting Complete Streets Champion training opportunity for state legislators (apply by 12/22). We brainstormed with and gave history to a resident who shared his hope for more cycling trails to be established and his push for rails-to-trails; a small group will meet again to discuss best approach and next steps. The next BPC meeting will be virtual on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. | Notes |
| November 2, 2022 | After introductions, participants shared about upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, and collaboration opportunities. New Palmetto Cycling Coalition community engagement coordinator sought feedback on planning Mayors Bike Walk Trails Summit including possibly hosting it in York County. | Notes |
| October 5, 2022 | Discussed initiatives, events, educational opportunities, and advocacy opportunities. Learned new participants’ their interests and backgrounds, and made new connections. Clover Middle School PE teacher shared happiness and gratitude for BPC support for an important bicycle-related grant it received (highlight #1). Future meetings will continue monthly on first Wednesday at 9am – links to get them on people’s calendar is in highlight #12 and link to Zoom for virtual component is in highlight #13. | Notes |
| September 7, 2022 | Roundtable covered York County bike route signage and napping; bike refurbishing and gifting; letter of support for Rock Hill pedestrian / cycling bridge grant; the new Planner’s Guide for Forests and the Comprehensive Plan which includes a tree canopy calculator; York County comp plan update meetings; the Outride grant that Clover Middle received (with support from the BPC!); an upcoming cycle swap at the Rock Hill Velodrome, and a BPC leadership opportunity. | Notes |
| June 1, 2022 | Roundtable covered Live Healthy South Carolina initiative from Riley; American College of Sports Medicine update from Wojcik; BPC updates from Ullman, and other items for the good of the group. | Notes |
| April 6, 2022 | Roundtable covered funding opportunities and a BPC letter of support for TAP funding for Rock Hill; planning updates and needs; upcoming webinars; advocacy opportunities; the community health improvement plans; and a BPC Survey to Update our Mission, Vision, Values Wording to follow up on Jan/Feb discussion to reflect benefits to other rollers besides bicyclists including wheelchairs, strollers, skaters, and scooters. | Notes |
| March 2, 2022 | Guest speaker discussed air quality, as we enter ozone season. Participants shared items of interest to the group including resources, and upcoming learning opportunities and community events. BPC continued strategy discussion and potential guest speakers. | Notes |
| February 2, 2022 | Participants shared items of interest to the group, including groups they are in and initiatives they are working on. People shared ideas and offered support. Strategy discussion followup resulted in revised verbiage for mission, vision, goals. | Notes |
| January 5, 2022 | Participants shared items of interest to the group, including groups they are in and initiatives they are working on. People shared ideas and offered support. Strategy discussion covered the mission, vision, focus, people involved (members, partners and leaders), and will continue into next meetng. | Notes |
