Mount Pleasant Way
Connecting the community through active living, nature, history and culture
A quick overview of how we got here
The Mount Pleasant Way
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The Origin of the Mount Pleasant Way
In the recent Comprehensive Plan, citizens of Mount Pleasant indicated several issues impacting their quality of life:
- Traffic congestion
- Lack of multi-modal facilities
- Physical divisions between destinations
- Need for more recreational facilities
The Mount Pleasant Way was proposed as a solution to those issues.
...a linear park for cyclists and pedestrians that provides connectivity between activity areas and social, cultural, and physical health benefits for all.
What would it look like?
An existing shared-use path in Mount Pleasant that would become part of the Mount Pleasant Way
Existing or Imminent Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
While there are existing sidewalks, bicycle facilities, greenways and trails, they do not provide a connected network to move people conveniently and safely around town without a car. *Sidewalks shown are only those currently mapped by the Town of Mount Pleasant and do not represent the full extent of existing sidewalks.
Sidewalk along Coleman Boulevard
Bike lane along Coleman Boulevard
Shared-use path along Wingo Way
Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel Demand Analysis
... pedestrian and bicyclist activity is expected to be the highest in the southwest portion of Mount Pleasant and along major thoroughfares...
- Travel Demand Analysis estimates demand for walking and biking
- It considers where people live, work, play, learn, and access transit in Mount Pleasant
- Highest demand is expected in southwestern Mount Pleasant and along major thoroughfares
This analysis was completed in 2016 as part of the Walk.Bike.BCDCOG plan. Please refer to https://www.walkbikebcd.com/documents.html for more details.
The Mount Pleasant Way Meeting Demand for Cyclist and Pedestrians
- The preferred route aligns closely with the areas of Mount Pleasant having the highest demand for pedestrian and bicycle travel
The Mount Pleasant Way
- Approximately 47 miles of off-road shared- use paths that are a minimum of eight feet in width with a preferred width of ten feet.
- The main routing generally runs parallel to roadways as a separated facility.
Existing or Imminent Segments of the Mount Pleasant Way
Existing Segments
- Some segments of the main route already exist today.
- They present opportunities to apply quick interventions such as wayfinding signage to begin branding the Mount Pleasant Way experience.
Imminent Segments
- Several projects are in the pipeline and considered imminent.
- Many have incorporated shared-use paths into their designs and will be part of the Mount Pleasant Way.
Community Connections
- The Mount Pleasant Way will be a connected system of shared-use paths, trails and greenways.
- Quiet Streets, sidewalks and other paths will provide connectivity to the main route of the Mount Pleasant Way and will together make up the network.
Secondary Routes
These will serve as branches to connect users to park facilities, and in several instances, will help create more manageable loop routes.
Quiet Streets
- These are low-speed neighborhood streets that already accommodate walking and cycling safely.
- In most cases, wayfinding signage may be the only addition to promote the street’s safe use in connecting users to the main route of the Mount Pleasant Way.
A Quiet Street connection may have advisory bike lanes, signage and other roadway markings to ensure cars yield to cyclists (Source: Google Street View)
Greenways and Sidewalks
Greenways and sidewalks, both existing and planned, add a finer grain to the overall system of non-motorized community connections. *Sidewalks shown are only those currently mapped by the Town of Mount Pleasant and do not represent the full extent of existing sidewalks.
Example of a greenway
Example of a sidewalk
Options for Connecting to Ten Mile
- Several connections to Ten Mile were identified
Overview of the Connection Options
Preferred Route
The preferred route uses Quiet Streets to connect Ten Mile with National Drive and US 17.
Alternate Route 1
Alternate Option 1 uses an existing utility easement and Quiet Streets
Alternate Route 2
Alternate Option 2 uses Lieben Road and Beehive Road to connect Ten Mile to US 17.
Alternate Route 3
Alternate Option 3 uses Gadsdenville Road and Beehive Road to connect Ten Mile to US 17.
Overview of the Survey Results
A total of 230 participants completed this survey, 80% of whom had not participated in a public meeting or prior survey.
The majority of respondents preferred a route for the Mount Pleasant Way that brought pedestrian and bicycle traffic off of Highway 17 for a longer distance, and some indicated that a simpler route would be easier to navigate. With such a tight spread of percentages, the Town plans to seek additional public input for the final routing as segments in this area move toward implementation.
On-Street and Off-StreetOpportunities for the Mount Pleasant Way
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual opportunity along Seafood Road in the Ten Mile Community for a shared street scenario known as an advisory bike lane which functions best on low speed, low volume residential roadways. (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual implementation of the Mount Pleasant Way along Rifle Range Road approaching Liberty roundabout (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual crossing enhancements at Mathis Ferry Road and Eagle Street (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual crossing enhancements for the roundabout at Mathis Ferry Road and Shelmore Boulevard (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual transit stop along the Sweetgrass Basket Parkway segment of the Mount Pleasant Way near the intersection with the IOP Connector (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual widening of existing sidewalk along Park West Boulevard near the intersection with Thomas Cario Boulevard (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Concept showing the Mount Pleasant Way running along Mathis Ferry Road near the intersection with 5th Avenue (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual opportunity along Long Point Road for the Mount Pleasant Way to meander around the mature trees on Boone Hall Plantation’s property edge (This is an illustrative concept only)
Slide the bar left and right to see before (left side) and after (right side) Conceptual Opportunity along McCants Avenue: Secondary Route with widened sidewalk, sharrow markings in the roadway for cyclists, and low impact stormwater bioswales (This is an illustrative concept only)
Parks and Trailheads
Originally envisioned as a system of linear parks, the Mount Pleasant Way experience includes opportunities for new park space of varying scales. From pocket parks to cultural neighborhood gateways, the spaces allow for storytelling, art, and moments of quiet respite along the community path system.
Concept for Mathis Ferry/Bowman Intersection
Location and view angle: Mathis Ferry/Bowman Road intersection looking west
Conceptual opportunity for the Mount Pleasant Way to parallel Mathis Ferry Road at the Bowman Road intersection
Concept for Scanlonville Public Space
Location and view angle: Mathis Ferry/5th Ave intersection looking west
Conceptual opportunity for a cultural gateway park for the Scanlonville Neighborhood at 5th Avenue and Mathis Ferry Road
Pocket Park and Trailhead at Public Library on Mathis Ferry Road
Location and view angle: Mathis Ferry/Anna Knapp intersection looking east toward the library
Conceptual opportunity for a pocket park and trailhead at the Mount Pleasant Regional Library at the intersection of Anna Knapp Boulevard and Mathis Ferry Road
Conceptual Greenway Opportunity
Location and view angle: Fire lane connecting Gregory Ferry Road to Highway 41
Conceptual opportunity for a fire lane greenway with marsh views near Highway 41
Conceptual Boardwalk Opportunity
Location and view angle: Conceptual boardwalk on upper Shem Creek along Rosemead Road and Bowman Road
Conceptual opportunity for a widened sidewalk and boardwalk with marsh views of upper Shem Creek near the intersection of Bowman Road and Rosemead Road
Conceptual Greenway Along Utility Easement
Location and view angle: Looking north from Coleman Blvd along the utility easement
Conceptual off-road example of a greenway connecting Coleman Boulevard just east of Provincial Circle to the Town of Mount Pleasant complex through a power easement
Trail Connections
Conceptual off-road example of the Mount Pleasant Way route with unique wayfinding and signage
Example of an off-road natural trail
Design Guidelines, Wayfinding and Branding
Branding Guidance
An adopted brand and identity for the Mount Pleasant Way will be key for both marketing and user recognition. The logo is emblematic of a pathway winding through the green and blue landscape of Mount Pleasant. The woven strands also reflect the culturally significant sweetgrass baskets of the Lowcountry. A series of icons have been designed to provide a visual connection to the four core elements of the Mount Pleasant Way.
- Active Living
- Nature
- History
- Culture
Wayfinding Guidelines
Wayfinding is a critical component of a successful shared use path system. Tools include kiosk signage, decision posts, banners, and pavement markings. Wayfinding standards can be found in the appendix of this document.
Wayfinding Guidelines
Design Guidelines
The Design Guidelines provide guidance for both facility design and implementation. Practical information about user needs and etiquette is included along with pathway typology considerations. Trail navigation and amenities are also discussed, and a list of reference materials is provided.
