The Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is a citizens group whose purpose it is to advise Durham’s City Council and Board of County Commissioners on bicycle and pedestrian issues.
The commission consists of 17 voting members with six members appointed by the Durham City Council and six appointed by the Durham County Commissioners. The remaining five voting members are liaisons from other commissions (Planning, Open Space and Trails, and Recreation) and from Duke and N.C. Central universities. BPAC also has several non-voting liaison members, including one from the County Commissioners and another from the City Council.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014
Durham BPAC Meeting Tuesday evening
The monthly meeting of the Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) will be held Tuesday, August 19 2014, at 7:00 pm in Durham City Hall, 2nd Floor Committee Room. The public are always welcome.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE DURHAM BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (BPAC)
Three vacancies to be filled
Appointments made by the City Council and Board of County Commissioners
The primary purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission is to provide advice to the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners on bicycle and pedestrian issues.
The Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Committee Room of Durham City Hall. Members serve without compensation. The BPAC Annual Report provides more information on the activities of BPAC.
In addition to the monthly meeting, members are expected to be active members of at least one committee. Committees meet once a month and also sponsor special events. Here is a listing of the current vacancies:
One position will be appointed by the City Council:
University Students / University Facilities (City)….……………Application due August 15, 2014
To apply for this position, use the application form on this page: City Application Page
Two positions will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners:
Bicycle Club / Organization (County)…………..…………….Application due August 27, 2014
Senior Advocacy (County)……………….……………………Application due August 27, 2014
To apply for these positions, use the application form on this page: County Application Page
If you have questions or need more information, contact Dale McKeel at 919-560-4366, ext. 36421 or dale.mckeel@durhamnc.gov