Walking

Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent is one of the most walkable areas of the city thanks to the sidewalks that have been a part of the neighborhood from the beginning. That’s why it’s critical to keep our sidewalks free of obstructions, including yard waste and debris. It is a violation of state law to, “purposely or recklessly obstruct any highway, street, sidewalk, or other public passage in such a way as to render it impassable without unreasonable inconvenience or hazard and fails or refuses to remove the obstruction after receiving a reasonable official request or the order of a peace officer to do so.” This includes parking cars on sidewalks or even in driveways such that egress is blocked.

Walking

Bicycles are a quick and healthy way to get around our neighborhood and to nearby destinations. In Georgia, bicycles are considered vehicles and cyclists are required to abide by traffic regulations. Georgia Bikes has a summary of state laws dealing of interest to people who ride bikes. The local advocacy organization, Bike Walk Savannah, publishes an annual map of suggested bike routes and its website provides guidance on recommended routes. Truman Linear Park Trail Phase 2A and Police Memorial Trail, segments of the Tide To Town Trail system, are easily accessible from the neighborhood. Bike lanes are located on Washington Avenue and Habersham Street, and the Price Street bike lane can be used to reach the neighborhood from the north.

Transit

The neighborhood is served by Chatham Area Transit via the No. 27 Waters route, the No. 28 Waters route, and the No. 14 Abercorn route. CAT also offers services for passengers with disabilities.

Ardsley In Motion

In 2018 the Ardsley Park Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association and Bike Walk Savannah collaborated on a project called Ardsley in Motion, an effort to improve safety and mobility, and promote beautification efforts throughout Ardsley Park and Chatham Crescent. APCCNA President Nick Palumbo developed the concept, organized events, sought guidance from subject matter experts, and recruited more than 75 volunteers to systematically assess the condition of streets, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, signage, trees, and other vegetation — and plot them on a map. Ardsley in Motion is now being used as a model in other Savannah neighborhoods and in communities around the state.