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, January 20, 2021, 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  1 open seat! 
• City of Fredericksburg:  (540) 372-1010
• Spotsylvania County:  (540) 507-7010
• Stafford County:  (540) 658-4541
• Caroline County:  (540) 663-5800
• 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

Fredericksburg Trails Alliance (FredTrails)

• Rob Maple
  President

Potomac Heritage Trail Association (PHTA)

• Jim Lynch

Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT)

• Jim Lynch

Fredericksburg Cyclist Club (FCC)

• John Summer
  President

• Stan Huie (Alternate)

Virginia Bicycle Federation (VBF)

• Stan Huie
  Board Director

• Brantley Tyndall (Alternate)
  President

Spotsylvania Greenways Initiative (SGI)

• Stan Huie