The 20-member volunteer Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets monthly to review projects of interest to cyclists and discuss bike issues. The committee advises the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) as well as city council and other bureaus on all biking-related matters.
Meets on second Tuesday of each month (not this month because of Veterans Day Holiday) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Meetings are hybrid via Zoom and in person at Suite 216 of the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Avenue)
December Meeting Agenda:
A PDF version of the agenda can be found on the December meeting webpage. Zoom registration link here.
Announcements (6:00-6:15)
- Vision Zero Update
- Committee member hot topics
Public Comment (6:15-6:20)
Report on Advisory Bicycle Lanes (6:20-6:50)
In 2023 PBOT advanced on its long-held interest in advancing advisory bicycle lanes. The ABL’s were Implemented in four locations and thoroughly evaluated, with two included in a formal Federal Highway Administration Request to Experiment process. PBOT staff will present the findings for this promising treatment.
Retreat Action Items Follow-Up (6:50-7:20)
A committee discussion to follow up on November’s meeting that identified clear action items related to the goals of the committee’s February retreat. The goal will be to identify committee members willing to help bring the actions to life.
Advocates Forum Planning (7:20-7:50)
BAC leadership is interested in hosting a future BAC meeting in the form of a forum for advocates working in Portland on advancing bicycling. Committee discussion about how to best achieve, structure and organize it.
Public Comment (7:50-8:00)
Adjourn (8:00)