Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

About the Committee
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is comprised of local residents, planners, advocacy group representatives, and government staff. Its purpose is to connect with the public and to advise the FAMPO Policy Committee and FAMPO staff on issues related to active transportation, such as walking, biking, and using a wheelchair, as well as skateboarding, e-scooters, hoverboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.
Meetings
The meetings listed below are open to the public. There is a time designated for public comment and public participation is encouraged.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in person. Agenda packet linked here three days prior.
Although the meeting will be held in-person, there is an option to attend virtually (committee members must provide advance notice of intent to attend virtually). In order to view documents being shared, you will want to join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by visiting: https://georgewashingtonregionalcommission-601.my.webex.com/join/FAMPO For your smartphone or tablet, you may search your app store for Webex Meetings. If you are unable to join by computer, smartphone, or tablet, you can dial in using your phone: 1 (650) 479-3208 Access Code: 2630-410-3125
BPAC typically meets bi-monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm in the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) building at 406 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg 22401. Attendees may park behind the GWRC building in spaces reserved for GWRC staff or on the street as signs permit. Enter the GWRC parking lot from Charles Street, see map.
Please check our online calendar for changes to the normal schedule and location.
Join the Committee
If you are interested in joining BPAC, please contact your local jurisdiction by using the phone numbers listed below.
- At-large member: (540) 642-1235
- City of Fredericksburg: (540) 372-1010
- Spotsylvania County: (540) 507-7010 1 open seat!
- Stafford County: (540) 658-4541
- Caroline County: (540) 663-5800 1 open seat!
- King George County: (540) 775-9181 1 open seat!
Participation Assistance
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the GWRC/FAMPO at 540-373-2890 or fampo@gwregion.org prior to the meeting. If hearing impaired, telephone 1-800-552-7917 (TTY) or 7-1-1.
BPAC Bylaws
Bylaws of the Fredericksburg Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee – Adopted January 30, 2020/Amended October 1, 2020
Resources
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- 2045 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
- Eco Counter Report
- Interactive Trail Map
- Map of Bike/Ped Counters
- Studies
2022
January 6, 2022 – Cancelled- Rescheduled to January 20
January 20, 2022- Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
March 3, 2022 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
May 5, 2022 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
July 7, 2022 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
September 1, 2022 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
November 3, 2022 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
2021
February 4, 2021 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
April 1, 2021 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
June 3, 2021 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
August 26, 2021 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
October 7, 2021 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording Part 1 – Video Recording Part 2
November 4, 2021 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
2020
January 30, 2020 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes
March 5, 2020 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes
May 7, 2020 – COVID-19 Meeting Cancellation
July 9, 2020 – Cancelled for schedule update
August 6, 2020 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
October 1, 2020 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
December 3, 2020 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording
2017
Click here to view FAMPO’s 2045 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Click here to view a Google map showing a collection of local trails. When you click on a trail icon, you’ll will be provided with more information on each trail.
BPAC Committee Members
Stafford County
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Brian Geouge, Chair
Principal Planner
- Adam Lynch, Vice Chair
Friends of the Rappahannock
King George County
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Chris Clarke
Director of Parks & Recreation
City of Fredericksburg
- Jamie Jackson
Transportation Director
Spotsylvania County
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Jacob Pastwik
Planner III
Citizen Representatives
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TBD, Caroline County
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TBD, Spotsylvania County
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Stephen Littlewood, Stafford County
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Aaron Frank, City of Fredericksburg
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TBD, King George County
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Kevin Brown, At-Large
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TBD, At-Large
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
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Linda LaSut
Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC)
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Joy Himes
Transit Planner -
Ben Matters (Alternate)
Vanpool Alliance Program Manager
National Park Service (NPS)
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Kirsten Talken-Spaulding
Superintendent
GWRideConnect
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Leigh Anderson
Assistant Director
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR)
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Adam Lynch
River Steward, Fredericksburg & Stafford
disAbility Resource Center (DRC)
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Debra Fults
Executive Director -
Deborah Lately (Alternate)
Director of Advocacy
Fredericksburg Trails Alliance (FredTrails)
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Rob Maple
President
Potomac Heritage Trail Association (PHTA)
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Jim Lynch
Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT)
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Jim Lynch
Fredericksburg Cyclist Club (FCC)
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John Summer
President -
TBD (Alternate)
Virginia Bicycle Federation (VBF)
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Stan Huie
Board Director -
Brantley Tyndall (Alternate)
President