Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

News

May is Bike Month in Raleigh! We have several events planned throughout the month, check out the Raleigh Bicycle Program page for more information.

Public Participation

E-mail RaleighBPAC@raleighnc.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

Conference Call Number for Public Meetings: 919-857-4311

Purpose

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the City Council to provide guidance and leadership on all matters concerning bicycle and pedestrian activities and accommodation in Raleigh. BPAC members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and cycling in the City of Raleigh.

Committees

Education Committee

Established to organize and implement bicycle and pedestrian education and safety initiatives. The committee partnered with Steven Goodridge, a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor, and the Raleigh Police Department to create a "Bicycle Safety and Law Enforcement" training module and is currently prioritizing activities for the fall of 2011.

Members
Brian McCrodden-Chair
Mike Dayton
Dr. Linda Butler

Meeting Schedule :
Last Wednesday of every month

5:00pm, May 30, 2012 at the Urban Design Center, 133 Fayetteville Street

Planning Committee

Established to promote pedestrian oriented development, including in mixed-use infill and retail opportunities. The committee will be playing an active role in the development of the City's new Development Code to ensure that multi-modal transportation elements are addressed.

Members

Alan Wiggs- Chair
Steven Waters
Charlotte Mitchell

Next Meeting:

TBD

Special Events Committee

Established to coordinate bicycle activities in Raleigh. Partnering with the RBC center, this committee will work to create safe and fun bicycle activities/races for cyclists.

Members

Charlotte Mitchell-Chair
Sig Hutchinson
Cory Bates
Dr. Linda Butler

Next Meeting:
TBD

Communications Committee

Established to coordinate all marketing and public outreach efforts of the Commission.

Members

Mike Dayton-Chair
Aaron Peeler

Next Meeting:
Monday, May 14, 2012 1:00pm at the Urban Design Center, 133 Fayetteville Street

Hillsborough Corridor Ad Hoc Committee

Established to evaluate and determine the preferred bicycle and pedestrian accomodations along the entire Hillsborough Street corridor.

Members

Mike Dayton-Chair
Corey Bates
Charlotte Mitchell

Next Meeting:

First Tuesday of every month

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 5:30pm, Raleigh Municipal Building, Room 303

Left to Right: Alan Wiggs, Michael Dayton, Aaron Peeler, Dr. Linda Butler, Corey Bates, Charlotte Mitchell, Sig Hutchinson, Brian McCrodden, Steven Waters

Members