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 December 2020 Remote Meeting

12/10/2020 02:49:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. Report on insurance issues related to dockless vehicles (20 min.)

3. Discussion with DPW about snow removal and winter pedestrian safety issues (30 min.)

4. Report on the Vulnerable User Collision Recovery Amendment Act of 2020 (15 min.)

5. Agency reports (30 min.)
• MPD
• DDOT
• DPR
• DCPS
• OP

6. Administrative topics (10 min.)
• Treasurer’s report
• Approval of November minutes

7. Public comment (time permitting)

8. Adjournment

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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. 

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PAC November 2020 Remote Meeting

11/12/2020 03:03:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. MPD report (10 min.)

3. Discussion and vote on testimony regarding the Slow Streets initiative (30 min.)

4. Discussion and vote to comment on pedestrian-related DDOT rulemaking (30 min.)

5. DDOT report (20 min.)

6. Reports from other agencies (10 min.)
• DPR
• DCPS
• OP

7. Administrative topics (10 min.)
• Treasurer’s report
• Approval of October minutes

8. Public comment (time permitting)

9. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC October 2020 Remote Meeting

10/22/2020 02:00:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, Oct. 26, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. MPD report (10 min.)

3. Presentation by D.C. Families for Safe Streets (30 min.)

4. Discussion of dockless vehicles (30 min.)

5. Agency reports (30 min.)
• DDOT
• DPR
• DCPS
• OP

6. Administrative topics (10 min.)
• Treasurer’s report
• Approval of September minutes

7. Public comment (time permitting)

8. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC September 2020 Remote Meeting

9/24/2020 12:41:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, Sept. 28, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. MPD report (10 min.)

3. Discussion of sidewalk repair and maintenance (30 min.)

4. Discussion and possible vote on the Electric Mobility Devices Amendment Act of 2020 (20 min.)

5. Agency reports (20 min.)
• DDOT
• DPR
• DCPS
• OP

6. Administrative topics (10 min.)
• Treasurer’s report
• Approval of August minutes

7. Public comment (time permitting)

8. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC August 2020 Remote Meeting

8/20/2020 09:30:00 AM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, Aug. 24, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. MPD report

3. Discussion and vote on the Vision Zero Omnibus Amendment Act of 2020

4. Administrative topics
  • Election of PAC Co-Chair or Vice Chair
  • Treasurer’s report
  • Approval of July minutes
5. Public comment (time permitting)

6. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC July 2020 Remote Meeting

7/23/2020 11:21:00 AM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. MPD report (10 min.)

3. Office of Planning presentation on Public Life Studies (20 min.)

4. Report on autonomous vehicles (15 min.)

5. Agency reports (20 min.)
• DDOT
• DPR
• DCPS

6. Discussion of pedestrian safety recommendations for D.C. budget (30 min.)

7. Update on Vision Zero Omnibus Amendment Act of 2020 (10 min.)

8. Administrative topics (10 min.)
• Treasurer’s report
• Approval of June minutes

9. Public comment (time permitting)

10. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC June 2020 Remote Meeting

6/18/2020 11:54:00 AM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. MPD report

3. Presentation on DDOT Slow Streets

4. Other agency reports
• Regular DDOT report
• Office of Planning
• DCPS
• DPR

5. Discussion and possible vote on the Connected Transportation Network Emergency and Temporary Amendment Acts of 2020

6. Administrative topics
• Treasurer’s report
• Approval of May minutes

7. Public comment (time permitting)

8. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC May 2020 Remote Meeting

5/14/2020 04:22:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, May 18, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. Agency reports
• MPD
• DDOT
• Office of Planning
• DCPS
• DPR

3. Report on Vision Zero Working Group meeting

4. Discussion of DDOT budget recommendations

5. Administrative topics
• Treasurer’s report
• Approval of April minutes

6. Public comment (time permitting)

7. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC April 2020 Remote Meeting

4/23/2020 12:21:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, April 27, 2020
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. MPD report

3. Report on D.C. Families for Safe Streets workshop

4. Office of Planning presentation on D.C. Comprehensive Plan

5. Agency reports
• DDOT
• DCPS
• DPR

6. Administrative topics
​​• ​Treasurer’s report
• Approval of March minutes

7. Public comment (time permitting)

8. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC Submits Recommendations on Safe Travel During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency

4/08/2020 06:14:00 PM    

The PAC pooled its expertise to formulate recommendations on safe travel during the coronavirus public health emergency. The PAC discussed its position at a March remote public meeting, voted in favor of a set of principles, and finalized its recommendations as a memo to Mayor Bowser, the D.C. Council, and D.C. agencies.

The PAC recommends that the District open all or parts of streets, alleys, and other available space to people walking or wheeling (and other active travelers). Denver, Philadelphia, and Portland are among the dozens of domestic and international cities that have reallocated street space for pedestrians and bicyclists. This responds to the need for physical distancing and the fact that motor vehicle travel has reduced to a fraction of pre-pandemic norms.

The PAC also recommends lowering Districtwide speed limits to 20-25 mph at maximum. This measure would reduce the potential for traffic crashes, especially crashes resulting in serious injury or fatality. Fewer traffic crashes would lessen the burden on medical resources at a time when those resources are needed to address the public health emergency.

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Department of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Presentation

3/23/2020 02:02:00 PM    


DPR will reference this document during the PAC’s March 23 remote meeting.

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PAC March 2020 Remote Meeting

3/19/2020 04:33:00 PM    

The March PAC meeting is coming up on Monday. The meeting is occurring electronically in accordance with Office of Open Government guidance.

If you have previously attended a PAC meeting, please check your inbox for login instructions, included in the agenda email sent on March 19. The PAC will provide login information to the public upon request. Prior to and during the meeting, please contact dcpedcouncil@gmail.com for immediate access to join the meeting.

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2020
6:30 p.m.

1. Introductions

2. Discussion and possible vote on recommendations to redesign streets to increase social health and safety in a pandemic

3. Department of Parks and Recreation presentation

4. Discussion of Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Council request for PAC participation in April MAAC meeting

5. Report on D.C. Families for Safe Streets workshop

6. Agency reports
• DDOT
• MPD
• DCPS

7. Administrative topics
​​• ​Treasurer’s report
• Approval of February minutes

8. Public comment (time permitting)

9. Adjournment

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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.

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PAC February 2020 Meeting

2/20/2020 01:55:00 PM    

The February PAC meeting is coming up on Monday. Here is the agenda.

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Meeting
Monday, Feb. 24, 2020
6:30 p.m.
441 4th St NW, Room 1117

1. Introductions

2. Public comment

3. MPD report

4. DCPAC election

5. DDOT report, including discussion of scooter and bicycle issues

6. DCPAC discussion of plans/goals for 2020, including continued discussion of distracted driving

7. Administrative topics
• Approval of January minutes
​​• ​Treasurer’s report

8. Adjournment

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PAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. Once through security, take elevators on the right-hand side to the 11th floor.

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PAC January 2020 Meeting

1/23/2020 02:23:00 PM    

The January PAC meeting is coming up on Monday. Here is the agenda.

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Meeting
Monday, Jan. 27, 2020
6:30 p.m.
441 4th St NW, Room 1117

1. Introductions

2. Public comments

3. MPD report

4. Discussion of snow removal with DPW

5. DDOT report

6. Report on distracted driving

7. Report from PAC/DDOT oversight hearing and discussion of PAC participation in additional oversight hearings

8. Administrative topics
• Approval of December minutes
​​• ​Treasurer’s report
• Election of PAC co-chair or vice chair
• Designation of alternate for attendance at AV Working Group meetings

9. Adjournment

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PAC meetings are open to the public. ID is required to enter the building. Once through security, take elevators on the right-hand side to the 11th floor.

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