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
The Facilities Committee took to the hills of Ward 3 to survey the Palisades area and assess connectivity to American University, Georgetown and the Capital Crescent Trail.Huge turn out for the annual Ward 4 bike ride. Thanks @HandlebarsDC @CMBrandonTodd @DCBAC @WABADC for organizing. #bikedc pic.twitter.com/ucCh53YQLK— Greg Billing (@gregbilling) April 22, 2018
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Surveying infrastructure on the Arizona Avenue pedestrian bridge |
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Debriefing and mapping next steps |
The Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee and the Legislative Committee held sit-down meetings.
Chair David Cranor was reappointed to the Ward 6 seat. Council chair Phil Mendelson administered the oath of office on April 23.
This month: May activitiesWelcome to the @DCBAC David Cranor! I’m confident he will continue to be a great advocate in his role on the BAC. (I love his twitter handle btw) pic.twitter.com/VVzWhZ1UXQ— Phil Mendelson (@ChmnMendelson) April 23, 2018
Writing on his personal blog, chair David Cranor analyzed the status of several bike lane projects, based on information from DDOT at the May 2 BAC meeting.
Bike to Work Day is May 18.
DDOT is holding a May 23 meeting on the 20th/21st/22nd Streets NW protected bike lanes project.
DDOT is conducting a public survey on dockless bikeshare through June 1.