Bicycling and Walking in Virginia
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) established a Bicycle Advisory Committee in 1989 as a forum for open communication and information exchange between the department, other state agencies, federal agencies, advocates, and citizens regarding bicycling opportunities across the commonwealth.
The committee reconvened on March 27, 2013 and was rebranded as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to add pedestrian opportunities as part of its purview.
Members of BPAC meet periodically to discuss VDOT policies, standards and practices that affect the bicycling and walking community. The committee members are asked to share this information with the bicycling community and other interested groups. Meetings are open to the public.
The committee's format provides an opportunity for members to address a variety of topics and foster mutual understanding. The committee works together on specific projects such as the State Bicycle and Pedestrian Policy Plans, Bicycling in Virginia map, Share the Road signs and informational materials.
Public Comments
As part of the implementation of VDOT Business Plan Item 2.1.2 (p. 12), the members and attendees of the Statewide BPAC were offered the opportunity to make public comments on projects. The business plan item states:
2.1.2 Monitor the ongoing process developed with local governments and advocacy groups to expand opportunities to integrate pedestrian and bicycle solutions into projects. [Multi-Modality; Engagement]
The files below list the comments received from the BPAC members. These comments have been passed along to the VDOT project managers.
Meeting Info
NOTE: All documents are in Adobe PDF format unless otherwise noted.
July 17, 2017
- Agenda
- Meeting Notes
- VDOT Presentation
- Resurfacing and Design Flexibility to Implement a Bike Master Plan
May 16, 2017
- Agenda
- Meeting Notes
- VDOT Presentation
- District Update - Lynchburg
- Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Update
- Research Update - Bicycle and Pedestrian Topics
- VDOT Bicycle Accommodations Inventory Project
January 23, 2017
October 26, 2016
August 3, 2016
April 27, 2016
February 8, 2016
October 28, 2015
July 27, 2015
- Agenda
- Meeting Notes
- VDOT Presentation
- Shoulder Paving Update
- FY16 PE Starts List
- Evaluation of an RRFB System on W&OD
April 22, 2015
- Agenda
- Meeting Notes
- VDOT Presentation
- District Update – Northern Virginia
- District Update – Hampton Roads
- District Update – Richmond
- DMV Highway Safety Update
- Southeast High-speed Rail Greenway Study
- Sharing the Road in Virginia Safety Booklet
- Street Smart Annual Report
January 27, 2015
October 22, 2014
- Agenda
- Meeting Notes
- VDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Update
- U.S. DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Assessments
- FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Fact Sheet
August 6, 2014
March 26, 2014
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
- Virginia Outdoors Plan
- Status of Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects at VDOT
- Design Update
- Innovative Pavement Markings to Facilitate Bicycle Travel
- Whiele Ave / Reston Bike Room
- Sample Research Need (DOCX)
- National Park Service / Adventure Cycling MOU
October 30, 2013
- Agenda
- Meeting Notes
- Status of Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects at VDOT
- Draft Report “Guidelines for Bicycle Use of Controlled Access Facilities”
- Update on the Transportation Alternatives Program
- Status of Bicycle Design in Virginia Manuals
- Beaches to Bluegrass Conceptual Trail Plan
