Function

The purpose of the BPAC is:

to advise the City of Columbia Transportation Planning team, City Council Members, the Mayor and community organizations and partners on bicycling and pedestrian issues facing the city and to work toward the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan: Walk Bike Columbia and any subsequently adopted bicycle and pedestrian plans or policies;
to represent community and constituent interests in transportation planning decisions faced by City Council;
to provide feedback to staff on projects relating to walking and bicycling. City of Columbia staff will consider recommendations from the BPAC along with input from other members of the public during decision making; and
to develop and implement initiatives with Council support to improve upon the bicycle and pedestrian culture of the City of Columbia.

Meetings

The BPAC generally meets the second Monday of every month. Meetings are open to the public.

August 12, 2019

2019 BPAC calendar

It is the policy of the City of Columbia that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City’s ADA Coordinator at (803) 545-3009 or e-mail [email protected] as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.

Upcoming Local Events

BPAC regular meeting, February 11, 2019, 4:30pm, Richland Library Main, Room 213
City Council Work Session - BPAC update, February 19, 2019, City Hall (see Council meeting calendar for agenda details and meeting location)
BPAC regular meeting, March 11, 2019, 4:30pm, Richland Library Main, Room 213

Projects & Initiatives

Open Streets:

Helpful Links & Documents

Composition

There are seventeen (17) council appointments. Members include people with interest and expertise in bicycle and pedestrian issues as well as representatives from neighborhood and business organizations. All applicants must be reside or work within the corporate limits of the City. The term of office is three (3) years and appointees are eligible for one (1) reappointment.

Current members, with term expiration dates in parentheses, are listed below: