D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council

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