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About BAC

The D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council represents the interests of bicyclists in Washington, D.C., local government. The BAC is an official public commission that advises elected and appointed officials on bicycle-related transportation matters.

As specified in D.C. Code § 50–1604, the purpose of the BAC is to “serve as the advisory body to the Mayor, Council of the District of Columbia, and District agencies on matters pertaining to bicycling in the District and to make recommendations to the bicycle coordinator on the budget and focus of the Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program.”

The BAC evaluates legislation and transportation infrastructure, providing analysis and technical expertise to the legislative and executive branches of D.C. government.

The BAC is comprised of 13 D.C. residents who are voting members. D.C. councilmembers each appoint one resident to the BAC.

BAC meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of odd-numbered months via Zoom. Meetings are open to the public. The Zoom link and monthly agenda is posted to the website. 

The BAC has these standing committees:

  • Facilities
  • Legislative 
  • Safety, Education and Enforcement

Generally held in even-numbered months, committee meetings are open to the public. D.C. residents may serve on committees without holding a formal BAC appointment.

Fieldwork

The BAC conducts fieldwork to assess roads, bike lanes, trails and other types of transportation infrastructure. It evaluates the traffic and conditions of routes bicyclists use and makes recommendations to improve bicycling infrastructure in the near, mid and long term. The BAC gives input to District Department of Transportation planners who are developing a comprehensive, interconnected network of bike lanes that crisscross D.C. and connect to bordering states. The Facilities Committee leads the BAC’s fieldwork.

Testimony

The BAC communicates its positions in writing and in person. Members regularly testify before Council committees to advise lawmakers on transportation policy issues. The Legislative Committee leads the BAC’s work to analyze and take positions on policies.

Partnership with Police

The BAC’s Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee collaborates with the Metropolitan Police Department to address issues affecting law enforcement and bicycling. Together we work to educate bicyclists, other road users, the general public, and law enforcement officers about bicyclists’ legal rights and responsibilities.

In Our Neighborhoods

The BAC engages with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) about Districtwide and ANC-specific matters. Each ward is represented by a BAC member who is most familiar with the issues affecting individual ANCs. The BAC is available to speak to ANCs and community organizations upon request. Our monthly reports outline some of our neighborhood-level work.

Public Participation

The BAC welcomes public participation at full council meetings and committee meetings. In order to accomplish its mission and make informed recommendations, the BAC relies on the knowledge and experience of its members and the public, as well as published studies and expert analyses.

There are many ways to participate in the BAC:

  • Attend meetings and speak during the public comment period
  • Serve on a committee
  • Apply for appointment. Consult our council roster for vacancies, complete the application form and send it to the Councilmember whom you wish to represent.

BAC voting members

BAC Members

Last updated: July 7, 2023


Name

Ward

Councilmember

Term Limit

Meghan Faulkner

Ward 1

Nadeau

Jan 2026

David Alexander

Ward 2

Pinto

Jun 2024

Warren Gorlick

Ward 3

Frumin

Mar 2026

Ward 4

Lewis George

Dec 2024

John Peconom

Ward 5

Parker

Jul 2026

Katherine White

Ward 6

Allen

Jan 2026

Leron Douglas

Ward 7

Gray

Jul 2026

Jay Stewart

Ward 8

T. White, Sr.

May 2020

Anders Pedersen

At-Large 

CM Mendelson

Aug 2024

Kimberly Kennedy

At-Large

R. White, Jr.



At-Large

Bonds


Jeff Johnson

At-Large

McDuffie

Sept 2024

Carrie Ross

At-Large

Henderson

Jul 2026



Contact the BAC

dcbicyclecouncil@gmail.com



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