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Rolling forward: D.C. bicycling report for March 2018

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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.


Maisler, pictured at right, also joined Councilmember Brandon Todd’s staff to test the route for the Ward 4 community ride on April 22.


Member Jeff Johnson drew the BAC’s attention to a March 22 public meeting about Union Station expansion, emphasizing the need to express support for bicycle facilities within redevelopment plans.

This month: April activities

Legislative Committee Meeting
Thurs., April 19
6 p.m.
The Potter’s House
1658 Columbia Rd NW

Ward 4 Community Ride
Sun., April 22
10:30 a.m.
Capital Bikeshare station at Upshur and 9th Streets NW

Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting
Tues., April 24
6 p.m.
The Coupe
3415 11th St NW

Facilities Committee Rolling Meeting
Sat., April 28
11 a.m.
Route and meeting point to be determined

BAC committee meetings are open to the public.

May preview:

The next full BAC meeting is May 2 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW.

Bike to Work Day is May 18.
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