Planning actions on Silver Bluff Road widening and York St rezoning
The Aiken County Urbanized Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan requests shared lane markings on Silver Bluff Road section from Rich arsons Lake Road to Indian Creek Trail. SCDOT plans a widening with a center turn lane, approved by City Council in 2008. The Planning Commission will vote on rezoning 1139 York St from industrial to general business to include a proposed development.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Augusta Regional Transportation Study
Silver Bluff Road
Richardsons Lake Road
Indian Creek Trail
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York St
Motorcycle rider safety course offered at Aiken Technical College
The Aiken Department of Public Safety and Lt. Jake Mahoney promote a summer motorcycle rider safety course at Aiken Technical College. Sessions run June 19–21 and July 17–19, 6–10 pm on first days and 8 am–4 pm on remaining days, tuition 249 dollars. Beginners age 15+ may enroll. bikes provided. Helmets and protective clothing with armor are emphasized.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Aiken Technical College
Helmet use cited to save lives and shape gear guidance
National safety figures show helmets saved 1630 riders in 2013 with 715 more potentially saved if all wore helmets. Among fatal crashes 25 percent of riders lacked valid licenses. 4399 riders died, 1232 were alcohol impaired. Experts urge DOT helmets, visibility gear, sturdy footwear, long sleeves, gloves, eye protection and note jacket materials. Aiken rider Chad Kimbrell promoted a cancer awareness bike trek raising $20000 with a rider club joining the Escape to Alcatraz event.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Mahoney
Chad Kimbrell
Aiken
San Francisco
Kimbrell
Marsha Hopkins
Aiken Motorcycle
Zerocancer.org
Waffle House agenda at city planning session and vote
Maayan Schechter reports upcoming City Council votes on recommendations for Waffle House. A 5 p.m. work session precedes the regular meeting in room 204. Planning Commission reviews the Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan, adopted to guide Aiken’s long term development with a preliminary completion date set for Oct. 28, 2016.
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Waffle House
Planning Commission
Aiken
Joye festival renames to attract world class artists
The Joye festival in Aiken announces a name change to broaden its invitees beyond Juilliard ties. Juilliard board chair Naifeh stresses ongoing strong relations while Elizabeth Joy Roe is named festival curator for 2015 16, tasked with shaping the season. The March 5 to 12 event features Paul Jacobs Noah Lee Qing Yu Chen and Juilliard pre college students.
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Juilliard
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Board of Trustees
Aiken
Elizabeth Joy Roe
Anderson and Roe
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Roe
Paul Jacobs
Noah Lee
Qing Yu Chen
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Look Twice Save a Life Motorcycle Safety Drive Gains Ground
Hopkins leads a campaign in Aiken County to install Watch for Motorcycle signs as Allstate expands nationwide. Aiken Standard crime and court reporter Will Whaley notes the effort follows a 2013 fatal crash and emphasizes distracted driving risks and constant road awareness.
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Aiken County
Allstate Insurance Agency
Allstate
America
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