DC Bicycle Advisory Committee

From email:

There are now 6 vacancies on the DC Bicycle Advisory Council. 13 of the 18 members are appointed by the DC Council.

The vacant spots, by Councilmember, are:

• Yvette Alexander (Ward 7)
• Marion Barry (Ward 8)
• Phil Mendelson (At Large)
• Carol Schwartz (At Large)
• Kwame Brown (At Large)
• Vincent Gray (At Large)

According to DC Law, "The purpose of the Council shall be to serve as the advisory body to the Mayor 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."

If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Bicycle Advisory Council, please contact one of the Councilmembers above, and send a letter of interest and/or resume to Lyn Stoesen, Chair of the BAC. You should also consider attending the next meeting of the BAC, which is Wednesday night, January 9, 6-8pm at One Judiciary Square, Room 1117.

James R. Sebastian, AICP
Manager, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transportation Demand Management Programs
Transportation Policy and Planning Administration
District Department of Transportation