D.C.'s Official Pedestrian Advisory Body

Appointed by the D.C. Council to advise the Mayor, the D.C. Council, DDOT and other agencies.

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PAC May 2026 Remote Meeting

The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 pm to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)

AGENDA (DRAFT) – May 18, 2026

Remote Mtg. 6:30 PM

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda 

2. Rich Harrington, Policy Advisor, Waymo – Presentation and discussion regarding autonomous vehicles, pedestrian safety, and urban mobility impacts

3. Eileen McCarthy – Presentation on the history and current status of the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)

4. Angelo Licastro – Update on the Key Bridge project 

5. Agency reports
  • HSO (DC Highway Safety Office)
  • MPD
  • DDOT
  • Office of Planning 
6. Old Business
  • Safe Routes to School educational materials and public understanding of daylighting, flex posts, and pedestrian safety infrastructure
  • Safe Routes to School parent survey outreach and QR-code engagement materials
  • Follow-up regarding sidewalk uplift and accessibility concerns near Jefferson Academy (Ward 6)
  • Ongoing discussion regarding freeway pedestrian fatalities and potential prevention measures
  • Update on MPD investigation into the April pedestrian fatality near 23rd and L Streets NW (if available)
  • Coordination between DDOT sidewalk projects and other infrastructure programs, including stormwater and traffic calming work
  • Continued discussion regarding daylighting effectiveness, curbside behavior, and loading activity near protected pedestrian areas
  • Sidewalk Gap Program contractor capacity and project delivery pipeline
  • Snow response and curb ramp accessibility follow-up
7. Administrative topics
  • 2026 meetings: Jun. 22nd; Jul. 27th; Sept. 28th; Oct. 26th; Nov. 16th; Dec. 14th
  • Approval of minutes (March 2026; April 2026)
  • Treasurer’s Report 
8. Public Comment 
9. Adjournment 

This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at opengovoffice@dc.gov. 


PAC April 2026 Remote Meeting

 The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 pm to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Apr 27, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)
AGENDA (DRAFT) – April 27, 2026
Remote Mtg. 6:30 PM

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda

2. Agency reports
  • HSO (DC Highway Safety Office)
  • MPD
  • DDOT
  • Office of Planning
3. New Business
  • Discussion of Strategic Operations for the PAC
4. Old Business
  • Pedestrian Signal Timing / Enforcement Project (Matt Johnson)
  • Franklin Street Sidewalk Gap Inquiry – Ward 5 (Karyn McAlister / DDOT)
  • Jefferson Academy Sidewalk Condition / Tree Root Damage
  • Snow Response Letter Follow-Up (Heather Foote)
  • RFK Master Plan & H Street Study – Public Engagement Opportunities (Elizabeth Jo)
  • DDOT Oversight Hearing Participation / Testimony Coordination
  • Transportation and the Environment FY 2027 DDOT budget oversight hearing (public witnesses tentatively scheduled for April 8/9 and DDOT approximately two weeks later; similar timeframe for DMV)
5. Administrative topics
  • 2026 meetings: May 18th; Jun. 22nd; Jul. 27th; Sept. 28th; Oct. 26th; Nov. 16th; Dec. 14th
  • Approval of minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report
6. Public Comment

7. Adjournment

This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at opengovoffice@dc.gov.




PAC March 2026 Remote Meeting

The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, March 23 at 6:30 pm to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Mar 23, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 


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Meeting ID: 849 4586 5086

Passcode: 328283

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)

AGENDA (DRAFT) – March 23, 2026

Remote Mtg. 6:30PM

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda

2. Rafael Moreno, Vision Zero Program Analyst – Vision Zero Dashboard, including 2026 pedestrian deaths and major injuries

3. DC Department of Motor Vehicles speaker – DMV STEER Act implementation work, including Ignition Interlock Program and Intelligent Speed Assistance Program (invited)

4. Agency reports

  • HSO (DC Highway Safety Office)
  • MPD
  • DDOT
  • Office of Planning

5. New Business

  • PAC Ward 2 member Matt Johnson, conversation on signal timing impact on pedestrian experience & safety
  • PAC Ward 1 member J Swiderski, how to access/use/manipulate the Vision Zero dashboard (to be confirmed)

6. Old Business

  • Transportation and the Environment FY 2027 DDOT budget oversight hearing (public witnesses tentatively scheduled for April 8/9 and DDOT approximately two weeks later; similar timeframe for DMV)

7. Administrative topics

  • 2026 meetings: Apr. 27th; May 18th; Jun. 22nd; Jul. 27th; Sept. 28th; Oct. 26th; Nov. 16th; Dec. 14th.
  • Approval of minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report

7. Public Comment

8. Adjournment


This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at opengovoffice@dc.gov.