Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Oakland's Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) advises the City Council on programs and projects related to walking and bicycling. 

Meetings

All BPAC meetings are open to the public.

• BPAC meetings are on the third Thursday of the month from 6:00-8:00.
• BPAC Infrastructure Committee meetings are the first Thursday of odd numbered months from 3:30-5:30.
• BPAC Policy and Legislative Committee meetings are the second Monday in February, May, August, and November from 5:30-7:00.

See all meetings, agenda, and minutes

Related Files

BPAC Purpose

Per its establishing ordinance(PDF, 175KB), the purpose of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission is to advise City Council and staff on bicyclist- and pedestrian-specific policies, projects, and programs, and on the accommodation of bicyclists and pedestrians in all transportation plans, policies, projects and programs. The Commission shall serve as a resource to City staff and a forum for the public's participation in and review of the City's efforts to improve the safety and access of walking and bicycling in Oakland. The duties of the Commission are:

1. Review and advise on proposed projects for Transportation Development Act Article 3 funding;
2. Provide input to staff on the expenditure of Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Pass through funds;
3. Provide input to staff in implementation of the Bicycle Plan, the Pedestrian Plan, and other related Plans;
4. Identify projects and plans that are pertinent to the Commission's purpose and prioritize those projects and plans for design review by the Commission