D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in November: The November bimonthly meeting featured law enforcement discussion with Sgt. Terry Thorne of the MPD. The BAC also submitted official comment on DDOT’s dockless bikeshare policy. This month: December activities BAC committees are meeting as follows: Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting Thurs., Dec. 13 6:30 p.m. Library Express 1990 K St NW (entrance on 20th Street) Large meeting room The meeting will feature discussion with MPD Assistant Chief Carroll. Facilities Committee Meeting Mon., Dec. 17 6:30 p.m. Library Express 1990 K St NW (entrance on 20th Street) Study Room 2 Agenda TBD. Save the date for the next full BAC meeting on Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW.

The BAC meets on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 11/7/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. Law enforcement discussion with MPD 4. DDOT report 5. Discussion and vote on BAC comment regarding dockless bikeshare rulemaking 6.  Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report 7.  Facilities Committee report 8. Approval of September minutes 9. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. Once through security, take elevators on the right-hand side to the 11th floor.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in October: The Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee held an Oct. 4 field meeting in conjunction with a memorial ceremony for cyclist Thomas Hollowell, struck and killed in September at 12th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. The committee recommended a number of safety improvements to lessen the hazards for bicyclists and pedestrians. A dozen bicyclists attended the Oct. 18 Facilities Committee rolling meeting in the Brookland/Columbia Heights Crosstown Protected Bike Lanes project area. Participants reviewed DDOT design alternatives and rode along designated streets to give feedback about the proposed cycletrack. Facilities Committee participants reviewed the maps at the start of the meeting. The rolling meeting stopped at an intersection to evaluate options. This month: November activities The BAC meets on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th Street NW, 11th floor. The meeting will focus on law-enforcement issues and discussion

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in September: The Sept. 5 bimonthly meeting featured discussion with DDOT Director Jeff Marootian. A full house of appointees and members of the public questioned Marootian about infrastructure improvements, Vision Zero implementation, and other ways to increase bicyclist safety. BAC chair David Cranor and Ward 4 member Rachel Maisler testified at a Sept. 27 Vision Zero roundtable held by the Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment and the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety. Click the links to read the testimony of Cranor, Maisler, and the BAC’s official position . See also the in-depth Pedestrian Advisory Council testimony. Individuals and organizations can submit written comment through Oct. 11. For instructions, see the hearing notice on the Council calendar page. Audio and video recordings of the six-hour hearing are posted here. This month: October activities Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Fie

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in August: Committees held their bimonthly meetings to prepare for projects from September through year’s end. The Safety Committee meeting included family members of cyclist Malik Habib, killed while bicycling in July The Legislative Committee met to discuss its agenda for the remainder of 2018 Both committees prepared for a Vision Zero public roundtable the D.C. Council is holding in late September. Taking place on Sept. 27, the roundtable is a joint initiative of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment and the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety. It will be held at the John A. Wilson Building at 1:30 p.m. The BAC will circulate the public notice and additional details as they are released. Member Jeff Johnson was reappointed to the BAC on Aug. 30. Council chair Phil Mendelson administered the oath of office. At left is Michele Blackwell, chief of staff to Councilmember Elissa Silverman. Johnson’s appointing

The BAC meets on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 9/5/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. Guest speaker: DDOT Director Jeff Marootian 4. MPD report 5.  Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report 6.  Legislative Committee report 7.  Facilities Committee report 8. Approval of July minutes 9. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. Once through security, take elevators on the right-hand side to the 11th floor.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in July: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on July 11. Ward 4 member Rachel Maisler spearheaded memorial rides in honor of the two cyclists killed in late June and early July. Maisler spoke at a July 19 Vision Zero rally organized by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. Here's a clip of my speech at the @WABADC rally earlier. You can read my remarks (as prepared) here: https://t.co/aCKbEL5B7N #bikedc pic.twitter.com/yqt3lf6PPj — HandlebarsDC 🚴 (@HandlebarsDC) July 19, 2018 This month: August activities BAC committees are meeting as follows: Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting Tues., Aug. 7 6 p.m. West End Library conference room 2301 L St NW Legislative Committee Meeting Wed., Aug. 22 6 p.m. The Potter’s House 1658 Columbia Rd NW Facilities Committee Rolling Meeting To be determined BAC committee meetings are open to the public. September preview DDOT Director Jeff Marootian will speak at

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in June: The BAC committees held meetings in June. Legislative Committee chair John Serrao and BAC chair David Cranor discuss committee business at the June 13 meeting DDOT’s Mike Goodno and Facilities Committee chair Susan Balding debrief after the June 23 field ride in the 20th/21st/22nd St. NW protected bike lanes project area The Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee held a June 25 meeting with a representative of the Department of For-Hire Vehicles. Members discussed ways to increase bicyclist safety in relation to drivers of taxis and ride-hailing cars. Additionally, members attended Vision Zero assessments of high-crash intersections. At the intersection of 13th and Kenyon Streets NW in Columbia Heights, BAC chair David Cranor, right, gives input to DDOT staff BAC member Rachel Maisler spoke to DDOT Director Jeff Marootian at the Vision Zero visit to Mt. Vernon Square Ward 2 member David Alexander was reappointed to t

The BAC meets on July 11 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 7/11/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. Lime presentation on dockless bicycles and scooters – Jason Starr, Lime D.C. general manager, and Maggie Gendron, business development and government relations director 4. MPD report 5. DDOT report 6. DMV letter to drivers about bicyclist safety 7. Legislative Committee report • Discussion and possible vote on BAC recommendations regarding bicycle regulations, legal definitions, and classifications 8. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report 9. Facilities Committee report 10. Approval of May minutes 11. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. Once through security, take elevators on the right-hand side to the 11th floor.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in May: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on May 2. Chair David Cranor ’ s personal blog post reports on some of the project updates DDOT gave at the meeting. BAC members celebrated Bike to Work Day on May 18. Several members spoke to elected and appointed officials at the Freedom Plaza pit stop. BAC member Rachel Maisler with DDOT Director Jeff Marootian Maisler with her appointing authority, Councilmember Brandon Todd Maisler with Councilmember Elissa Silverman BAC member David Alexander with DDOT Director Jeff Marootian and Department of General Services Director Greer Gillis Alexander with his appointing authority, Councilmember Jack Evans Elected officials and other dignitaries This month: June activities BAC committees are meeting as follows: Legislative Committee Meeting Wed., June 13 6 p.m. The Potter’s House 1658 Columbia Rd NW Facilities Committee Rolling Meeting Sat., June 23 1 p.m. Meet at 22

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in April: The three BAC committees held meetings and the BAC’s Ward 4 member co-organized a community ride with Councilmember Brandon Todd. Accompanied by a police escort, some 50 bicyclists rode through Ward 4 to tour the streets and see new infrastructure at traffic circles and elsewhere. Amazing time + turnout for the Ward 4 Bike Ride with @CMBrandonTodd - thanks to @HandlebarsDC for taking on the lead #Ward4Proud pic.twitter.com/qEGwhSKRP3 — Jackson Carnes (@JacksonCarnes) April 22, 2018 Thanks to all who came on the #ward4proud bike ride with @CMBrandonTodd , @WABADC & @DCBAC --- especially marshals @RidingAmokAG @infinitebuffalo @kaplajk @MrTinDC @elizqueenmama Fletcher, Shira, Matt & @DCPoliceDept !!! #bikedc pic.twitter.com/sorb6S1QrO — HandlebarsDC 🚴 (@HandlebarsDC) April 22, 2018 Huge turn out for the annual Ward 4 bike ride. Thanks @HandlebarsDC @CMBrandonTodd @DCBAC @WABADC for organizing. #bike

The BAC meets on May 2 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 5/2/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. MPD report 4. DDOT report 5. Discussion of dockless bikeshare and e-bikes 6. Facilities Committee report 7. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report 8. Legislative Committee report 9. Approval of March minutes 10. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in March: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on March 7. Chair David Cranor attended the Vision Zero Summit on March 15, standing to ask the first question during the concluding panel discussion. BAC chair David Cranor, center in blue sweater, at the Vision Zero Summit Ward 4 member Rachel Maisler joined other stakeholders at a March 29 meeting to increase road safety in Petworth. What do safer streets in Petworth look like? Spending time with @WABADC - chatting about @DCVisionZero , traffic calming & more. #bikedc pic.twitter.com/gP5GJTRauq — HandlebarsDC 🚴 (@HandlebarsDC) March 29, 2018 Maisler, pictured at right, also joined Councilmember Brandon Todd ’s staff  to test the route for the Ward 4 community ride on April 22. . @HandlebarsDC & neighbors are out testing the route for the Annual Ward 4 Bike Ride! You’re invited to join us on #EarthDay , April 22, 10:30 AM at the Upshur St. & 9th St. @bikeshare stat

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in February: The three BAC committees met in February. The Facilities Committee took a first look at DDOT ’ s 2018 work plan for bike lanes. The committee will brief the full BAC at this month ’ s meeting. The Facilities Committee at work  Chair David Cranor testified at the BAC ’ s performance oversight hearing, which the Committee on Transportation and the Environment held on Feb. 27. The testimony and pre-hearing questions summarize the BAC ’s  accomplishments in fiscal year 2017. BAC chair David Cranor This month: March activities The BAC holds its bimonthly meeting on March 7 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW. BAC meetings are open to the public. The agenda can be viewed here.

The BAC meets on March 7 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 3/7/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. MPD report 4. DDOT report 5. Facilities Committee report • 2018 bikeways projects • Report on dockless bikeshare • Location/route suggestions for April rolling meeting 6. Legislative Committee report • Report on February meeting • Nomination of Alejandro Schwedhelm to serve on Legislative Committee 7. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report • Report on February meeting • Nomination of Rachel Maisler to serve on SEE Committee 8. Ward 4 ride with Councilmember Todd, BAC member Rachel Maisler and community members on 4/15/18 at 2 p.m. Starting point and route to be determined. 9. Election of BAC officers 10. Approval of September, November and January minutes 11. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the buildin

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in January: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on Jan. 10. It also submitted official comment on the Long Bridge Project. Ward 4 member Rachel Maisler attended a marathon ANC 4B meeting about the Metropolitan Branch Trail. After almost five hours of debate, ANC members took a late-night vote to support routing along Blair Road NE in accordance with the DDOT consensus proposal. This month: February activities BAC committees are meeting this month as follows: Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting Thurs., Feb. 15 6 p.m. Busboys & Poets 2021 14th St NW Legislative Committee Meeting Tues., Feb. 20 6 p.m. The Potter's House 1658 Columbia Rd NW Facilities Committee Meeting Sat., Feb. 24 1 p.m. Made in D.C. Cafe 1330 19th St NW BAC committee meetings are open to the public. Save the date for the March 7 general meeting at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW.

The BAC meets on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW. Room update: Old Council Chamber, ground floor, south side. Bicycle Advisory Council 1/10/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. MPD report 4. DDOT report 5. Facilities Committee report • Discussion and vote on public comment for the  Long Bridge Project • Discussion of dockless bikeshare • Metropolitan Branch Trail Ward 4 update 6. Legislative Committee report • Nomination of Alejandro Schwedhelm to serve on Legislative Committee 7. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report • Nomination of Rachel Maisler to serve on SEE Committee 8. Election of BAC officers 9. Approval of September and November minutes 10. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in December: BAC members attended a Dec. 13 Major Crash Review Task Force meeting with the Metropolitan Police Department, DDOT and other stakeholders. The district’s Vision Zero program and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act of 2016 call for the creation of this task force. Its purpose is to study major crashes and identify preventative measures and infrastructure changes that could be implemented. Committees held virtual or in-person meetings to formulate their 2018 agendas. New members have joined the committees, bringing new perspectives and ideas to the table. This month: January activities The BAC holds its bimonthly meeting on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW. The agenda will be posted under separate cover.