Posted on: January 6, 2021
On Tuesday, January 5, Greenlink welcomed 20 participants to its third annual Citizens Transit Academy, a free, six-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation and the opportunities ...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: January 5, 2021
Greenlink has implemented the next phase of its plan to extend the service hours for its fixed routes, with all 12 routes now operating from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For now, Saturday service hours will continue to be 8:30 a.m. to 6:...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2020
The City of Greenville has conducted a year-long pilot program to determine how Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology can be used to enhance crime solvability. The City leased the technology from Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based startup, which in...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2020
The Greenville Transit Authority will accept public feedback on a new multi-day pass at the Committee of the Whole Virtual Meeting scheduled for Friday, December 11 at 9:30 a.m. Greenlink is considering offering one of the following new passes: a 7-day pa...
Hearing Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2020
With the holidays quickly approaching, the City of Greenville is taking preventive measures to help manage traffic on busy commercial corridors and create a safe environment for pedestrians.
Beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend, the Greenvil...
Traffic Tips
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: August 24, 2020
Earlier this summer, the City of Greenville received over a half-million dollars through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including $463,903 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $88,145 in Housing Opportunit...
Grant Award Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2020
The City of Greenville will hold its fall Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event this Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works campus, located at 475 Fairforest Way. At this free event, citizens can dispose of unwanted electronics a...
E-Cycling Event Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2020
The City of Greenville will host a virtual public meeting this Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. to present proposed changes to the City’s tree preservation and protection ordinance. At the meeting, City staff will provide an overview of the current ...
Meeting Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2020
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is urging residents to stay safe when celebrating over the July 4th holiday weekend. According to Fire Marshal Tristan Johnson, fire officials strongly discourage the consumer use of fireworks and encourage resid...
Fireworks Alternatives
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Panel to Improve Communication, Review Police Policy, Recommend Improved Minority Hiring Practices
Greenville City Council unanimously passed a resolution to establish a Citizens Advisory Panel on Public Safety at its formal meeting tonight. The nine-membe...
More about the Panel
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2020
I believe words have power, but it takes action to create meaningful change. Less than two weeks ago I stood on the steps of the Peace Center plaza and mourned the loss of George Floyd with a group of young activists. I asked the black men in the crowd to...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2020
No cuts, tax increases, fee increases, or furloughs
Greenville City Council members adopted the City’s FY2021 budget during a second and final reading. The budget focuses on continuing operations and funding vital community projects. Du...
Budget Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: May 21, 2020
Beginning July 1, Greenlink will no longer sell 20-ride paper punch passes and will instead transition all trip-based products to electronic ticketing. Customers will be able to purchase the 20-ride pass electronically through TouchPass, Greenlink&rsq...
Ticketing Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: April 23, 2020
Task Force Provides Insights, Support and Resources for Rebuilding
The City of Greenville, Greenville County, the Greenville Chamber and the Greenville Area Development Corporation launched a Business Recovery Task Force today to listen, guide and support ...
Task Force Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2020
Greenlink is seeking public comment on proposed route changes to Route 504 (Anderson), Route 501 (Pleasantburg) and Route 507 (Augusta). The proposed changes are outlined below.
Route 504 (Anderson)Anderson continues to face on-time performance issues, cau...
Route Change Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Council members approved the Unity Park budget and sale of hospitality tax bonds for the 60-acre project on Greenville’s West Side. The bond transaction must be closed by April 16 to capitalize on extraordinarily good interest rates twenty-year ...
Budget Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2020
The City of Greenville is offering a $5000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest for vandalism at Gower Park. Graffiti was discovered when Parks and Recreation crews arrived Thursday morning. Graffiti was found on the tennis court rebounder wall, sidewal...
Vandalism Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2020
City of Greenville Expands Closures and Extends Event PostponementsCity Playgrounds Closed, Events to follow CDC recommendations
The City of Greenville is taking additional steps to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our comm...
Details on Closures and Events
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2020
City of Greenville Places Ads, Begins Outreach Campaign
The City of Greenville is launching a nationwide search for its new police chief. The City is seeking a seasoned law enforcement leader who is inclusive, results-oriented and can build strong communit...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2020
For the second year in a row, the City of Greenville is partnering with Duke Energy on a campaign to encourage city residents to report burned out streetlights in their neighborhoods. The goal of the campaign, called Lights on, Greenville, is to improve n...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2020
Presales for the new Springwood Cemetery Columbarium are scheduled to begin Monday, February 3 and will include niches, memorial wall plaques and a limited number of memorial benches and trees. The columbarium will be located between Section L and the bac...
Columbarium Presales
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2019
The City of Greenville will begin a new sidewalk construction project along the north side of Cleveland Street, between McDaniel Avenue and Southland Avenue, the week of July 15. Weather permitting, the project is expected to take three to four months to ...
Cleveland Street Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers can now use their TouchPass smart card or smartphone app to...
Monthly Pass Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: July 3, 2019
The project team from czb and Ingalls Planning & Design (IPD) held its first meeting with the City’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee on June 11. The team’s goals for the first meeting included getting to know the steering com...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: July 1, 2019
Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, the City of Greenville’s annual Independence Day celebration, is returning to its original event site on Main Street, between Court Street and Falls Park Drive. The free event will take place Thursday, July 4 from...
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RWB Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: June 27, 2019
While a trip to the zoo is a great way to spend time with family and friends, for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and other sensory challenges, the unexpected noises and crowds can trigger anxiety and related reactions. As a result, the...
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City of Greenville Official News Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2019
On Sunday, June 23, Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) responded to a structure fire at 122 Carolina Point Parkway. Due to the scale of the incident, GCFD requested additional resources from the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Bureau of Alco...
Fire Details
City of Greenville Official News Releases