Charleston Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

On March 6, 2007 Charleston City Council appointed 12 citizens to a newly formed Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

The committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. Members of the public are encouraged to come and listen and participate.

The Advisory Committee Members are:

Carl Miller - Chair
Brian Stockmaster - Vice Chair
Liz Alston
Lonnie Berkebile
Michael Desrosiers
John Glover
Barry Hainer
Daniel Kelley
John Peters
Jamie Price
Sue Schweikart


The roles of the BPAC are to:

• Assist city staff in an inventory of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities;



• Advise City Council and staff regarding the creation and review of mobility or transportation sections of the city comprehensive plan, bicycle/pedestrian master plans or any bicycle/pedestrian matters related to policy and planning;
  
  
• Establish a list of recommended bicycle and pedestrian facility priorities;



• Recommend roadway and bicycle/pedestrian facility design standards;



• Develop methodologies for measuring bicycle and pedestrian activity and demand;



• Review preliminary project designs related to proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements and provide comments to city staff related to qualitative improvements;



• Assist in identifying alternative funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects, facilities and services;



• Review City ordinances related to pedestrian and bicycle requirements and recommend enhancements or changes;



• Facilitate cooperation between the City of Charleston and local and regional citizenry and user advocacy groups;



• Promote the importance of bicycling and walking within an overall transportation network;



• Promote education and safety programs for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists;



• Provide a forum for citizen bicycle and pedestrian concerns.

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