The City of Charleston joined Charleston Moves this morning to celebrate Bike to Work Day with a community ride from White Point Garden to City Hall, followed by Mayor Cogswell’s reading of the official Mobility Month proclamation.
The event highlighted Charleston Moves’ 2026 Mobility Month initiative and recognized the City’s ongoing investments in multimodal transportation and public safety. Mayor Cogswell, City Council members, Chief Chito Walker, City staff, residents, and representatives from Charleston Moves participated in the
The City of Charleston and Charleston Moves remain committed to building a safer, more connected transportation network for people who walk, bike, and use public transit. Projects that close gaps in the multimodal system, including the future Ashley River Crossing, are designed to improve quality of life and expand transportation choices for residents and visitors alike.
Charleston Moves’ annual Mobility Month program is rooted in the belief that everyone should have the freedom to commute and recreate safely and comfortably. The month-long in
The City continues to prioritize public safety through roadway and streetscape improvements that preserve Charleston’s character while creating safer, more accessible corridors for all users. From small intersection upgrades to transformative infrastructure projects, each investment contributes to safer streets and greater transportation choice.
Charleston Moves also applauded Mayor Cogswell’s proposal to dedicate $1 million annually in the City’s budget for pedestrian safety improvements. The recurring investment would support implementation of the City’s Safety Action Plan, finalized in December 2025, which aims to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries through targeted, data-driven improvements along Charleston’s high-injury network.
Transportation choice affects people’s daily lives in countless ways, from access to healthy food and health care to opportunities to connect with family, friends, and community. These are the kinds of investments that directly shape Charleston’s quality of life.