D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council

The BAC meets on March 4 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, room 1112. Bicycle Advisory Council 3/4/20 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. MPD Vision Zero update 3. Vision Zero Task Force update 4. DDOT update 5. Updates from other agencies 6. Committee updates • Facilities Committee • Safety, Education, and Enforcement Committee • Legislative Committee 7. Discussion of Vision Zero next steps 8. Approval of January 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.

BAC committees are meeting as follows: Legislative Committee Meeting Tues., Feb. 4 5:30 p.m. Northeast Library Lower level conference room 330 7th St NE Facilities Committee Meeting Mon., Feb. 10 6 p.m. West End Library Conference room 2301 L St NW Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting Thurs., Feb. 20 6 p.m. West End Library Conference room 2301 L St NW BAC committee meetings are open to the public. Save the date for the next full BAC meeting on  March 4  at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW.

BAC committees are meeting as follows: Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting Tues., Dec. 3 6 p.m. West End Library Conference room 2301 L St NW Facilities Committee Meeting Mon., Dec. 9 6 p.m. West End Library Conference room 2301 L St NW Legislative Committee Meeting Wed., Dec. 11 6 p.m. Northeast Library Lower level conference room 330 7th St NE BAC committee meetings are open to the public. Save the date for the next full BAC meeting on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in October: The BAC sat down to work first thing into the month. The Safety, Education and Enforcement and Legislative Committees held a joint meeting on Oct. 2 to develop testimony about the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019. Chair Rachel Maisler, Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Johnson, and immediate past chair David Cranor testified at the bill’s Oct. 24 hearing. Official written testimony will be transmitted in early November and posted under separate cover. The Facilities Committee held an on-bike “rolling” meeting to assess NoMa and Eckington intersections around North Capitol Street and New York Avenue. Photo of Oct. 29 ride by Gregg Adams. The BAC and the Pedestrian Advisory Council held an Oct. 28 joint meeting featuring a two-hour discussion with DDOT Director Jeff Marootian. Council members questioned the Director about Vision Zero and other policies and infrastructure projects. Two new members joined...

The BAC meets on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 11/6/19 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. MPD update 3. DPW hot spots for bike lane enforcement 4. DDOT update 5. Committee updates • Facilities Committee • Safety, Education, and Enforcement Committee • Legislative Committee 6. Discussion and vote on the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019 testimony 7. Discussion and vote on K Street NW Transitway bike lane alignment 8. Discussion and vote on the Electric Mobility Devices Amendment Act of 2019 testimony 9. Discussion and vote to recommend release of the D.C. Trauma Registry report 10. BAC-PAC joint meeting debrief 11. Administrative business • Change next meeting date to Jan. 8 • Approve Sept. minutes 12. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. Once through security, take eleva...

Highlights of BAC summer accomplishments: The Facilities Committee surveyed Pennsylvania Avenue SE around the Potomac Avenue Metro on Aug. 6. The Legislative and Safety, Education, and Enforcement Committees held August sit-down meetings to prepare for upcoming public hearings. A new member took office in the Ward 3 seat. We have a new #bikedc member in the Ward 3 seat. Meet Warren, representing @marycheh . pic.twitter.com/xUDYgNmrXA — DCBAC (@DCBAC) September 3, 2019 At its early September meeting, the BAC voted to co-sponsor Ward 8 community rides in conjunction with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. BAC member Gregg Adams led the Sept. 20 ride, whose participants included a Greater Greater Washington editor who reported on the “harsh realities for people bicycling.” The BAC Facilities Committee rode in the area in June and reported its findings in the meeting minutes. See below for the date of this month’s Ward 8 community ride. This month: October...

BAC committees are meeting as follows: Facilities Committee Rolling Meeting Tues., Aug. 6 6 p.m. Potomac Avenue Metro Station 700 14th St SE The rolling (on-bike) meeting will survey parts of Pennsylvania Avenue SE, including Barney Circle and other adjacent projects. Legislative Committee Meeting Wed., Aug. 7 6 p.m. Northeast Library 330 7th St NE Lower level conference room Agenda will include discussion of the Electric Mobility Devices Amendment Act of 2019, the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Act of 2019, Vision Zero, and other legislation. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting Mon., Aug. 19 6 p.m. Location and agenda to be determined. BAC committee meetings are open to the public. Save the date for the next full BAC meeting on Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in June: The three BAC committees held meetings. At the Legislative Committee’s June 4 meeting, Councilmember Charles Allen, at right with file folder, discussed his Vision Zero omnibus bill.   The Facilities Committee surveyed Alabama Avenue SE and adjacent parts of Ward 8 during its June 11 field meeting. The Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee met on June 13. Ward 6 member David Cranor delivered BAC testimony in support of the Vulnerable User Collision Recovery Amendment Act of 2019. Cranor, left, testified on June 24 before the Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety. BAC members joined with their Arlington and Alexandria counterparts to host the Inaugural Regional Bike Summit on June 9. Here’s the @DCBAC delegation at the summit! pic.twitter.com/CFiY0tppAB — HandlebarsDC 🚴 (@HandlebarsDC) June 9, 2019 Two BAC members attended a June 20 public meeting about Florida Avenue NE safety redes...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in February: Chair Rachel Maisler testified at the BAC’s annual performance oversight hearing on Feb. 25. #ward4proud in the house ➡ our #bikedc chair @HandlebarsDC is pictured at center delivering our testimony. She's surrounded by our member Jeff and the @DC_PAC rep, Cheryle pic.twitter.com/V8dWI7U3fv — DCBAC (@DCBAC) February 25, 2019 The Facilities Committee met to plan spring and summer rolling meetings, a.k.a. field rides. Joined by two DDOT planners, the Facilities Committee discussed areas for upcoming rides. The Legislative Committee also met and identified a timely measure to raise for a BAC vote in March. Ward 1 member Emily Oaksford was reappointed. Welcome back Emily Oaksford - resworn for another term as the @councilofdc Ward 1 member on the Bicycle Advisory Council. pic.twitter.com/WldILX9Z9j — Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (@DC_MOTA) February 26, 2019 As the calendar turned, a new BAC m...

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 appoint...

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...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in November: Members attended a Nov. 9 meeting with Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie regarding the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017. Members answered the Councilmember’s questions and explained why the BAC supports the legislation. Ward 5 member Tom Bridge, At-large member Randall Myers and Facilities Committee co-chair Jeanie Osburn joined other bicyclists and pedestrian and transit advocates to voice support for the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017. Rachel Maisler joined the BAC as the Ward 4 representative. Councilmember Brandon Todd administered the oath of office on Nov. 14. Photo: @CMBrandonTodd BAC members joined Councilmember Elissa Silverman on a Nov. 18 ride along the Anacostia River Trail. Front row: Ward 4 member Rachel Maisler. Back row: Legislative Committee chair John Serrao, At-large member Jeff Johnson (representing Silverman), Councilmember Elissa Silverman, Ward 5 member Tom Bri...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in October: Through its Facilities Committee, the BAC focused on Ward 4. The committee conducted a "rolling" meeting on Oct. 21 to survey parts of the ward and make recommendations to increase safe travel for bicyclists and pedestrians. The ride visited the convergence of Blair Road, Kansas Avenue, North Dakota Avenue and Peabody Street NW to suggest ways to redesign this complicated intersection. Blair Road, Kansas Avenue, North Dakota Avenue and Peabody Street NW. Photo by Susan Balding. The ride surveyed streets that would comprise part of the Metropolitan Branch Trail, topic of discussion at recent Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B meetings. To open communication with ANC 4B commissioners, Facilities Committee co-chair Jeanie Osburn invited the commissioners to attend the ride. The BAC sought to give commissioners a first-hand understanding of factors that affect bicyclist safety and the rationale behind the BAC's posi...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in September: The BAC held its regular bimonthly meeting on Sept. 6. The agenda focused on strategic planning to develop priorities for the new fiscal year, a process continuing at the October committee meetings and November general meeting. Under the leadership of Facilities Committee co-chair Jeanie Osburn, the BAC submitted official comment on the northern extension of the Metropolitan Branch Trail. The BAC testified in support of the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017. The BAC submitted its official position in writing. Speaking individually, Legislative Committee chair John Serrao testified in person at the Sept. 25 hearing. Talking with his hands, BAC Legislative Committee chair John Serrao testifies before the Transportation & the Environment Committee. The BAC cheered news that we're No. 2. According to new Census Bureau data, D.C. has the second highest percent of bike commuters among large cities. The 2...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in March: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on March 1. In addition to routine business, members heard an  Office of Planning presentation about the current Comprehensive Plan amendment process. BAC chair David Cranor testified at the annual performance oversight hearing on March 13. Cranor's testimony discussed BAC achievements and challenges in fiscal year 2016. The BAC also testified at the Metropolitan Police Department oversight hearing. BAC members Bob Summersgill and Jeff Johnson at the Vision Zero Summit BAC members attended the Vision Zero Summit on March 31. Concurrently, DDOT released its one-year report on the District's Vision Zero plan. The Washington Post  and WAMU covered these overlapping events. The WAMU story focuses on the Vision Zero progress report. This month: April activities Florida Avenue NE Virtual Circle Multimodal Transportation Project Public Meeting Tues., April 4 6:30 p.m. 1200 First St NE...

BAC committees are meeting in February. Committee meetings are open to the public, so why not show your bike ♥  and attend one or more? Planning Committee Wed., Feb. 8 6 p.m. The Potter's House 1658 Columbia Rd NW This newly formed committee will review the D.C. Comprehensive Plan and identify ways it could better serve bicyclists' interests. The Office of Planning is undertaking a Comprehensive Plan amendment process and will solicit proposed amendments from individuals and organizations this spring. Legislative Committee Wed., Feb. 15 6 p.m. Teaism 400 8th St NW The committee will review the proposed system of Vision Zero infractions and fines, as well as other agenda items to be determined. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Wed., Feb. 22 6 p.m. Bakers & Baristas 501 7th St NW Agenda TBD Facilities Committee Thurs., Feb. 23 6 p.m. Gallaudet University Student Academic Center 800 Florida Av NE The first order of business is to a...

Like elves toiling behind the scenes, the BAC is laying the groundwork for 2017 by meeting merrily this midweek. Legislative Affairs Committee meeting Wed., Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Teaism, 400 8th St NW Agenda Information Items 1. Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2015 Update  Now official law L21-0167, Effective from Nov 26, 2016 2. B21-0759 - Bicycle Awareness Motor Vehicle License Plate Amendment Act of 2016 Update Signed by Mayor this month and awaiting Congressional approval 3. B21-0923 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Technical Amendment Act of 2016 Update  Dec. 12 hearing cancelled. To be reintroduced in the next session beginning Jan. 3. 4. D.C. Council committee structure and chairs Action Items 5. Approval of testimony for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Technical Amendment Act 6. Discussion of legislation ideas  *** Facilities Committee meeting Thurs., Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. Pizzeria Paradiso, 2003 P St NW Agenda 1. Snow and leaf remo...

Highlights of the BAC's mid-month activity. Contributory negligence reform passes At today's Legislative meeting, the Council passed the contributory negligence bill, officially termed the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016. It awaits mayoral signature and the standard 30-day congressional review before it becomes law. Bicycle Awareness Motor Vehicle License Plate Amendment Act of 2016 Speaking individually, BAC member Bob Summersgill delivered the following testimony at yesterday's Transportation and the Environment Committee hearing: Testimony on Bill 21-0759 Bicycle Awareness Motor Vehicle License Plate Amendment Act of 2016 By Bob Summersgill for the Bicycle Advisory Council Chairman Cheh: Thank you for holding this hearing. I am Bob Summersgill, a member of the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC), appointed by Councilmember David Grosso. All the members of the BAC support this legislation. The bill will allow car owners to buy specialty lic...

Please save the dates for these BAC committee meetings and check back for meeting agendas. Facilities Committee rolling meeting Sat., Aug. 13, 2016 1:30-3:30 p.m. RSVP A fact-finding bicycle tour of K Street crosstown from east to west, beginning at 12th and K Streets NE. The ride will go through downtown to the Capital Crescent trailhead in Georgetown. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee meeting Mon., Aug. 15, 2016 6-7:30 p.m. Busboys & Poets 1025 5th St NW RSVP The main agenda item is suggestions to reduce the risk of bike theft with guest speaker Phil Koopman of BicycleSPACE. Legislative Committee meeting Wed., Aug. 17, 2016 6-7 p.m. Teaism Penn Quarter 400 8th St NW RSVP

Bicycle Advisory Council chair David Cranor today issued the following statement in response to the D.C. Council vote in support of contributory negligence reform. The legislation, the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016, will be enacted pending a second affirmative Council vote, anticipated in the fall. The act would permit bicyclists and pedestrians to receive compensation from a driver's insurance as long as the non-motorized party is less than 50 percent at fault. Under current law, a bicyclist or pedestrian deemed 1 percent at fault is ineligible for any compensation. This contributory negligence policy would be replaced by a form of comparative negligence. Said BAC chair Cranor: "The Bicycle Advisory Council supports this measure. The consequences of a crash between a cyclist and driver are often unevenly distributed, with the cyclist generally bearing the greater burden. Under current law, cyclists also generally bear the greater financial burden even w...