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BikeArlington Forum
The BikeArlington Forum is an online community where cyclists in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area can come together to discuss any and all topics relating to bicycling. From new rider questions, to bike maintenance, to commuting routes, the BikeArlington Forum is the place to ask (and answer!) any questions you may have.
Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) holds regular meetings open to the public on the first Monday of the month. The meetings are held at Court House Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. in the lobby meeting rooms (A,B,C, or D) beginning at 7:00 PM.
Mission Statement: To provide citizen input in planning and programming bicycle improvements and in promoting bicycling in Arlington County.
Goals Include:
- To provide citizen input in planning bicycle trails, bicycle parking and bicycle street access in Arlington County.
- To promote bicycling safety and education and greater use of bicycles.
- To inform the County Board, staff, and citizens about bicycling issues that affect Arlingtonians.
- To provide citizen input in the planning process for new transportation construction in and around Arlington County.
- To forge links with other citizen advisory committees in Arlington, as well as in neighboring municipalities, that share issues common to bicycling in Arlington.
- To work with the Arlington County staff including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator to achieve the above mentioned goals.
Membership: The Committee will include up to 15 voting members. The Committee membership should reflect the make-up of the Arlington bicycling population. The committee should also include at least one member representing an Arlington bike shop or the local bicycling industry. Members who miss three consecutive meetings may be removed from the Committee. New members will be appointed by the Committee Chairman. All meetings will be open to attendance by the public.
Officers: The Committee shall choose from its voting members a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary. The Chairman shall conduct the meetings and work with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator to prepare an agenda for each meeting, the Vice-Chairman shall fill in for the Chairman in his or her absence, and the Secretary shall prepare minutes of each meeting. The officers shall serve two year terms.
Quorum: A quorum shall be a majority of the voting members of the Committee.
Votes: A quorum must be present before any vote is taken. Motions put before the Committee require a vote of the majority of the members present to pass.
Sub-Committees: The Committee shall establish sub-committees as needed to deal with Committee business and issues.
Staff Contact: David Goodman, 703-228-3709 TDD: 711
BAC Chairman: Mark Blacknell
Online Discussion Group: Arlington BAC on Google Groups
Other Regional Advocacy Groups
Washington Area Bicyclist Association
