Urbanization of Rural Areas

• Urbanization of rural areas occurs as the result of:– Cheaper property for development– Larger new neighborhoods accommodate residential

amenities (club house, pool, tennis courts)– New school development

School Development

• South Carolina Department of Education established a minimum size for school sites

• Adequate sized locations were generally too expensive or not available in urban areas

Bigger Sites in Recent Eras

The Resolution

Engineering Directive Memorandum 22

• On February 20, 2003, the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission affirmed that bicycling accommodations should be a routine part of the Department’s planning, design, construction, and operating activities, and will be included in the everyday operations of our transportation system.

Bicycle Facilities - New Construction5-Lane Rural Section (Shoulder)

Bicycle Facilities - New Construction5-Lane Urban Section (Curb & Gutter)

Bicycle Facilities - New Construction2-Lane Rural Section (Shoulder)

Bicycle Facilities - New Construction2-Lane Valley Gutter Section

1996

2004