D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council

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...

The BAC meets on July 11 at 6 p.m. at 441 4th St NW, 11th floor. Bicycle Advisory Council 7/11/18 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order; introductions 2. Public comment 3. Lime presentation on dockless bicycles and scooters – Jason Starr, Lime D.C. general manager, and Maggie Gendron, business development and government relations director 4. MPD report 5. DDOT report 6. DMV letter to drivers about bicyclist safety 7. Legislative Committee report • Discussion and possible vote on BAC recommendations regarding bicycle regulations, legal definitions, and classifications 8. Safety, Education and Enforcement Committee report 9. Facilities Committee report 10. Approval of May minutes 11. 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.

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in May: The BAC held its bimonthly meeting on May 2. Chair David Cranor ’ s personal blog post reports on some of the project updates DDOT gave at the meeting. BAC members celebrated Bike to Work Day on May 18. Several members spoke to elected and appointed officials at the Freedom Plaza pit stop. BAC member Rachel Maisler with DDOT Director Jeff Marootian Maisler with her appointing authority, Councilmember Brandon Todd Maisler with Councilmember Elissa Silverman BAC member David Alexander with DDOT Director Jeff Marootian and Department of General Services Director Greer Gillis Alexander with his appointing authority, Councilmember Jack Evans Elected officials and other dignitaries This month: June activities BAC committees are meeting as follows: Legislative Committee Meeting Wed., June 13 6 p.m. The Potter’s House 1658 Columbia Rd NW Facilities Committee Rolling Meeting Sat., June 23 1 p.m. Meet at 22...

Highlights of BAC accomplishments in April: 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 Huge turn out for the annual Ward 4 bike ride. Thanks @HandlebarsDC @CMBrandonTodd @DCBAC @WABADC for organizing. #bike...

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.

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 ...

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.