D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in November: Members attended a Nov. 9 meeting with Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie regarding the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017. Members answered the Councilmember’s questions and explained why the BAC supports the legislation. Ward 5 member Tom Bridge, At-large member Randall Myers and Facilities Committee co-chair Jeanie Osburn joined other bicyclists and pedestrian and transit advocates to voice support for the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017. Rachel Maisler joined the BAC as the Ward 4 representative. Councilmember Brandon Todd administered the oath of office on Nov. 14. Photo: @CMBrandonTodd BAC members joined Councilmember Elissa Silverman on a Nov. 18 ride along the Anacostia River Trail. Front row: Ward 4 member Rachel Maisler. Back row: Legislative Committee chair John Serrao, At-large member Jeff Johnson (representing Silverman), Councilmember Elissa Silverman, Ward 5 member Tom Bri...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in October: Through its Facilities Committee, the BAC focused on Ward 4. The committee conducted a "rolling" meeting on Oct. 21 to survey parts of the ward and make recommendations to increase safe travel for bicyclists and pedestrians. The ride visited the convergence of Blair Road, Kansas Avenue, North Dakota Avenue and Peabody Street NW to suggest ways to redesign this complicated intersection. Blair Road, Kansas Avenue, North Dakota Avenue and Peabody Street NW. Photo by Susan Balding. The ride surveyed streets that would comprise part of the Metropolitan Branch Trail, topic of discussion at recent Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B meetings. To open communication with ANC 4B commissioners, Facilities Committee co-chair Jeanie Osburn invited the commissioners to attend the ride. The BAC sought to give commissioners a first-hand understanding of factors that affect bicyclist safety and the rationale behind the BAC's posi...

The BAC meets on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, Room 1112. Meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. The agenda is below. Bicycle Advisory Council 11/1/17 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. Presentation on JUMP ebikeshare – Nelle Pierson, JUMP Director of External Affairs 4. Councilmember Silverman’s Anacostia River Trail ride 5. MPD report 6. DDOT report 7. Strategic planning and discussion of priority issues 8. Facilities Committee report         Metropolitan Branch Trail in Ward 4         • October rolling meeting         • ANC 4B concerns and BAC testimony 9. Legislative Committee report         • October meeting         • Snow removal policy testimony         • Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act testimony 10. Approval of minutes 11. Adjournment

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in September: The BAC held its regular bimonthly meeting on Sept. 6. The agenda focused on strategic planning to develop priorities for the new fiscal year, a process continuing at the October committee meetings and November general meeting. Under the leadership of Facilities Committee co-chair Jeanie Osburn, the BAC submitted official comment on the northern extension of the Metropolitan Branch Trail. The BAC testified in support of the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017. The BAC submitted its official position in writing. Speaking individually, Legislative Committee chair John Serrao testified in person at the Sept. 25 hearing. Talking with his hands, BAC Legislative Committee chair John Serrao testifies before the Transportation & the Environment Committee. The BAC cheered news that we're No. 2. According to new Census Bureau data, D.C. has the second highest percent of bike commuters among large cities. The 2...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in August: The BAC welcomed new member Sade Adeeyo, representing Councilmember David Grosso. Council chair Phil Mendelson administered the oath of office on Aug. 10. The Facilities Committee held a "rolling" meeting on Aug. 5 to survey the  Alabama Avenue SE Corridor  and advise about bicycle infrastructure within the study area. Left to right: BAC member Susan Balding, DDOT bike planner Darren Buck, Facilities Committee co-chair Jeanie Osburn and BAC chair David Cranor discuss bike infrastructure along the Alabama Avenue SE Corridor.   This month: September activities The BAC holds its bimonthly meeting on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Here is the agenda. Meetings are open to the public. The BAC is recruiting a new Legislative Committee chair. This position is open to any D.C. bicyclist, not solely appointed BAC members. Please attend the meeting or email the BAC to express interest in leading the c...

The BAC meets on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, Room 1112. Meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. The agenda is below. Bicycle Advisory Council 9/6/17 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Presentation on Georgetown Canal Master Plan 3. DDOT report 4. MPD report 5. Strategic planning and discussion of priority issues 6. Election of chair pro-tem 7. Nomination of new Legislative Committee chair 8. Facilities Committee report 9. Other committee reports 10. Approval of minutes 11. Adjournment

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in July: At its July 12 meeting, the BAC hosted a discussion with DDOT Deputy Director Jeff Marootian, who will assume the role of interim DDOT director in mid August. The productive discussion fulfills DDOT's mandate to meet every six months with the BAC, per the Transportation Reorganization Amendment Act of 2015. BAC meeting with DDOT leaders, at center right. At its September meeting and thereafter, the BAC will follow up on the issues discussed. BAC members also attended meetings about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE revitalization project in Congress Heights and the Downtown West Transportation Planning Study in Ward 2, among other meetings. Members David Cranor and Jeff Johnson joined Councilmember Charles Allen on a July 28 ride through Ward 6. Councilmember Charles Allen, left, leads constituents on a ride through parts of Ward 6. BAC member Jeff Johnson is pictured at right in purple Bike to Work Day t-shirt. To his...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in June: BAC members joined DDOT staff and other stakeholders to survey high-crash intersections in June. At six sites over four days, public officials and community leaders gathered to observe the infrastructure and multimodal traffic flow and make recommendations to improve safety. The intersections were Massachusetts and Observatory NW, Connecticut and R NW, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Good Hope SE, Southern and Wheeler SE, 9th and U NW, and 3rd and D NW. BAC Ward 1 member Emily Oaksford, leaning against lightpole, at 9th and U NW. Photo by @DCVisionZero. BAC member Jeff Johnson at 3rd and D NW. Johnson is pictured at center between the DDOT personnel in vests. Photo by @DCVisionZero. These were the most recent site visits to improve road safety and decrease fatalities and serious injuries, the basis of D.C.'s Vision Zero program. Previous field visits are summarized in these 2015 and 2016 reports. In other news, the BAC Pla...

The BAC meets on July 12 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, Room 1112. Meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. The agenda is below. Bicycle Advisory Council 7/12/17 Meeting Agenda  1. Call to order; introductions 2. Discussion with DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo • Questions from BAC appointees • Public comment 3. DDOT staff report 4. MPD report 5. Facilities Committee report 6. Legislative Committee report 7. Planning Committee report 8. Approval of minutes 9. Adjournment

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in May: The council held its regular bimonthly meeting on May 3, setting the stage for an action-packed National Bike Month. As always, the main event is Bike to Work Day in the Washington metropolitan area. BAC members were among the 18,700+ participants in the May 19 celebration. Three BAC members visited the Freedom Plaza pit stop, along with Councilmembers David Grosso, Brandon Todd and other elected and appointed officials. Councilmember David Grosso with his BAC appointee, Bob Summersgill BAC member Randall Myers, representing Councilmember Robert White, Jr. BAC member David Alexander, representing Ward 2 Mayor Muriel Bowser rolled in to address the bicyclists. Click here for a short video of her remarks. In other news, the BAC congratulates Ward 8 representative Jay Stewart on his reappointment. Council chair Mendelson administered the oath of office on May 10. Photo by @ChmnMendelson This month: June activities ...

The BAC meets on May 3 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, Room 1112. Meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. The agenda is below. Bicycle Advisory Council 5/3/17 Meeting Agenda  1. Call to order; introductions; approval of minutes 2. K and Water Street improvements in Georgetown 3. Vision Zero reports • Summit (3/31/17 conference) • Major Crash Review Task Force 4. MPD report 5. Planning Committee report • Discussion and vote on proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments 6. Legislative Committee report • Vote on letter supporting Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0175) 7. Facilities Committee report • April rolling meeting • MBT NoMa Green • New York Avenue NE • Dave Thomas Circle • Other projects 8. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee meeting report 9. Motion to move July and January meetings to second Wednesday to avoid conflicts with holidays 10. Adjournment

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in March: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on March 1. In addition to routine business, members heard an  Office of Planning presentation about the current Comprehensive Plan amendment process. BAC chair David Cranor testified at the annual performance oversight hearing on March 13. Cranor's testimony discussed BAC achievements and challenges in fiscal year 2016. The BAC also testified at the Metropolitan Police Department oversight hearing. BAC members Bob Summersgill and Jeff Johnson at the Vision Zero Summit BAC members attended the Vision Zero Summit on March 31. Concurrently, DDOT released its one-year report on the District's Vision Zero plan. The Washington Post  and WAMU covered these overlapping events. The WAMU story focuses on the Vision Zero progress report. This month: April activities Florida Avenue NE Virtual Circle Multimodal Transportation Project Public Meeting Tues., April 4 6:30 p.m. 1200 First St NE...

The BAC meets on March 1 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, Room 1112. Meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. The agenda is below. Bicycle Advisory Council 3/1/17 Meeting Agenda  1. Call to order; introductions; approval of minutes 2. Planning Committee report • Office of Planning report on Comprehensive Plan • Committee report on February meeting; BAC Comp Plan amendment research 3. Legislative Committee report Reports • February meeting report Upcoming legislative matters -- Vision Zero rulemaking roundtable March 3 and possible BAC comment -- Oversight hearings • BAC and DDOT March 13 • Other agencies: MPD March 2, OP March 6, DPW March 16 4. Facilities Committee report Reports • February meeting Projects • Florida Avenue NE • NY Avenue NE • Far SE III Livability Study • Foundry Branch Bridge 5. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee meeting report 6. Adjournment

BAC committees are meeting in February. Committee meetings are open to the public, so why not show your bike ♥  and attend one or more? Planning Committee Wed., Feb. 8 6 p.m. The Potter's House 1658 Columbia Rd NW This newly formed committee will review the D.C. Comprehensive Plan and identify ways it could better serve bicyclists' interests. The Office of Planning is undertaking a Comprehensive Plan amendment process and will solicit proposed amendments from individuals and organizations this spring. Legislative Committee Wed., Feb. 15 6 p.m. Teaism 400 8th St NW The committee will review the proposed system of Vision Zero infractions and fines, as well as other agenda items to be determined. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Wed., Feb. 22 6 p.m. Bakers & Baristas 501 7th St NW Agenda TBD Facilities Committee Thurs., Feb. 23 6 p.m. Gallaudet University Student Academic Center 800 Florida Av NE The first order of business is to a...

The BAC meets on Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, Room 1117. Meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. The agenda is below. Bicycle Advisory Council 1/4/17 Meeting Agenda  1. Call to order; introductions; approval of minutes 2. Presentation by Renee Moore, WABA Vision Zero Community Organizer 3. Facilities Committee report ∙ December meeting ∙ Far SE III Livability Study ∙ Union Station Expansion Plan ∙ Anacostia River Trail Kenilworth Section Phase II ∙ Buzzard Point Park redesign ∙ Other projects (time permitting) 4. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee meeting report 5. Legislative Committee meeting report 6. Planning Committee report Office of Planning comprehensive plan amendment. In the spring, OP will accept proposed amendments from the public. See background information at plandc.dc.gov/page/amendment-process . 7. Adjournment