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BAC May 2018 meeting

The BAC meets on May 2 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 5/2/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. MPD report 4. DDOT report 5. Discussion of dockless bikeshare and e-bikes 6. Facilities Committee report 7. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report 8. Legislative Committee report 9. Approval of March minutes 10. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building.

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

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. What do safer streets in Petworth look like? Spending time with @WABADC - chatting about @DCVisionZero , traffic calming & more. #bikedc pic.twitter.com/gP5GJTRauq — HandlebarsDC 🚴 (@HandlebarsDC) March 29, 2018 Maisler, pictured at right, also joined Councilmember Brandon Todd ’s staff  to test the route for the Ward 4 community ride on April 22. . @HandlebarsDC & neighbors are out testing the route for the Annual Ward 4 Bike Ride! You’re invited to join us on #EarthDay , April 22, 10:30 AM at the Upshur St. & 9th St. @bikeshare ...

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

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in February: The three BAC committees met in February. The Facilities Committee took a first look at DDOT ’ s 2018 work plan for bike lanes. The committee will brief the full BAC at this month ’ s meeting. The Facilities Committee at work  Chair David Cranor testified at the BAC ’ s performance oversight hearing, which the Committee on Transportation and the Environment held on Feb. 27. The testimony and pre-hearing questions summarize the BAC ’s  accomplishments in fiscal year 2017. BAC chair David Cranor This month: March activities The BAC holds its bimonthly meeting on March 7 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW. BAC meetings are open to the public. The agenda can be viewed here.

BAC March 2018 meeting

The BAC meets on March 7 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 3/7/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. MPD report 4. DDOT report 5. Facilities Committee report • 2018 bikeways projects • Report on dockless bikeshare • Location/route suggestions for April rolling meeting 6. Legislative Committee report • Report on February meeting • Nomination of Alejandro Schwedhelm to serve on Legislative Committee 7. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report • Report on February meeting • Nomination of Rachel Maisler to serve on SEE Committee 8. Ward 4 ride with Councilmember Todd, BAC member Rachel Maisler and community members on 4/15/18 at 2 p.m. Starting point and route to be determined. 9. Election of BAC officers 10. Approval of September, November and January minutes 11. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the bui...

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

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in January: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on Jan. 10. It also submitted official comment on the Long Bridge Project. Ward 4 member Rachel Maisler attended a marathon ANC 4B meeting about the Metropolitan Branch Trail. After almost five hours of debate, ANC members took a late-night vote to support routing along Blair Road NE in accordance with the DDOT consensus proposal. This month: February activities BAC committees are meeting this month as follows: Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee Meeting Thurs., Feb. 15 6 p.m. Busboys & Poets 2021 14th St NW Legislative Committee Meeting Tues., Feb. 20 6 p.m. The Potter's House 1658 Columbia Rd NW Facilities Committee Meeting Sat., Feb. 24 1 p.m. Made in D.C. Cafe 1330 19th St NW BAC committee meetings are open to the public. Save the date for the March 7 general meeting at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW.

BAC January 2018 meeting

The BAC meets on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW. Room update: Old Council Chamber, ground floor, south side. Bicycle Advisory Council 1/10/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. MPD report 4. DDOT report 5. Facilities Committee report • Discussion and vote on public comment for the  Long Bridge Project • Discussion of dockless bikeshare • Metropolitan Branch Trail Ward 4 update 6. Legislative Committee report • Nomination of Alejandro Schwedhelm to serve on Legislative Committee 7. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report • Nomination of Rachel Maisler to serve on SEE Committee 8. Election of BAC officers 9. Approval of September and November minutes 10. Adjournment ---------------------------------- BAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building.

Rolling forward: D.C. bicycling report for December 2017

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in December: BAC members attended a Dec. 13 Major Crash Review Task Force meeting with the Metropolitan Police Department, DDOT and other stakeholders. The district’s Vision Zero program and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act of 2016 call for the creation of this task force. Its purpose is to study major crashes and identify preventative measures and infrastructure changes that could be implemented. Committees held virtual or in-person meetings to formulate their 2018 agendas. New members have joined the committees, bringing new perspectives and ideas to the table. This month: January activities The BAC holds its bimonthly meeting on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW. The agenda will be posted under separate cover.