What is the Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)?
A more walkable DC is imperative to enhancing public safety, improving quality of life and increasing local economic activity. With this in mind, the DC City Council created the Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) in 2010 to serve
as the advisory body to the Mayor and Council of the District of Columbia on
matters pertaining to the improvement of pedestrian safety and accessibility. The PAC
supports measures across all eight wards and aims to make walking safer, more
enjoyable, and more convenient. The legislative decision to create the PAC can be found in the FY2010 Budget Support Act, Title VI, Subsection G.
PAC's Objectives
- Develop policy recommendations to the Mayor and the Council.
- Review existing city policies, practices, and processes that affect the pedestrian environment in light of best practices from other jurisdictions.
- Monitor implementation of the Pedestrian Master Plan
- Identify opportunities to support city officials to better address pedestrian issues, and educate, engage, and learn from the public on pedestrian issues.
Accomplishments
- Mapped pedestrian traffic collisions and conducted field observations at 10 intersections with high pedestrian fatality rates for a forthcoming report to the Mayor and City Council
- Conducted public education through press and community meetings about the safety benefits of the city's photo enforcement program
- Testified with recommendations at over one dozen City Council oversight and budget hearing
Membership
The PAC has 18
members who are residents of the District of Columbia with a
demonstrated interest in pedestrian safety. The thirteen (13) voting members all appointed by members of the DC
City Council. The five (5) non-voting members are representatives from the following city agencies, which are required to designate a liaison to the PAC: Department of Transportation (DDOT), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Office of Planning (DCOP), Public Schools (DCPS), and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Full membership list follows.
CM responsible for future appointments to this seat
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PAC Member
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Term Expiration
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David Grosso - At-Large
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Vacant
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2013
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David Catania - At-Large
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Marlene Berlin (Vicechair)
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2012
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Muriel Bowser - Ward 4
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Sean Wieland (Secretary)
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2012
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Kenyan McDuffie - Ward 5
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Anita Hairston (Treasurer)
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2013
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Phil Mendelson - At-Large
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2012
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Jack Evans - Ward 2
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Vacant
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Mary Cheh - Ward 3
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Eileen McCarthy (Secretary)
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2012
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Kwame Brown - At large
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2013
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Tommy Wells - Ward 6
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Vacant
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2011
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Marion Barry - Ward 8
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Vacant
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2011
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Yvette Alexander - Ward 7
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Robin Murphy
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Vincent Orange - At-Large
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George Tobias
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Jim Graham - Ward 1
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Vacant
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Various representatives
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Vacant
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*If you are interested in being considered for a current or upcoming vacancy, please contact the appointing Councilmember and provide your resume, short biography, and a completed Application for Legislative Appointment to a Board or Commissions.