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.

Next Meeting: April 8th, 2024

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PAC December 2022 Remote Meeting

12/07/2022 04:36:00 PM    

 D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting


Monday, December 12th, 2022, 6:30 p.m.


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December Meeting Agenda

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda

2. Voices from the Wards

3. New Business

  • Jim Sebastian, Toole Design, Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Pedestrian Safety and Experience Study

4. Agency reports

5. Old business

  • FY23 PAC priorities
  • 2023 meeting dates (Jan. 23; Feb. 27; Mar.27; Apr.24; May 22; Jun.26; Jul.24; Aug.28; Sept.18; Oct.23; Nov.13; Dec.11 or 18)

6. Administrative topics and next meeting

  • Approval of minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Next meeting: January 24th

7. Public Comment

8. Adjournment

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PAC November 2022 Remote Meeting

11/11/2022 03:11:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, November 14, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

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November Meeting Agenda

1. INTRODUCTIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. NEW BUSINESS
  • Colonel Timothy Spriggs (DPW Chief, Security & Administration, and Manager, Snow Removal) confirmed for 30minutes, and Celeste Duffie (DPW Community Relations Specialist) invited.
  • 2022-11 Vision Zero updated website and report (DDOT Christine Mayeur)
3. OLD BUSINESS
  • Discussion and decision on FY23 priority issues / goals
  • Decision on 2023 dates (for posting by DC Dept. of Open Govt.)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE
  • Approval of minutes (July & September)
  • Treasurers report
  • Next meeting (December 12th)

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PAC October 2022 Remote Meeting

10/24/2022 12:52:00 PM    

 D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, October 22, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

PAC meeting October 24, 2022


1. Introductions and Approval of Draft Agenda

2. Voices from the Wards – Juan Ulloa (At-Large Robert White)

3. Old Business
  • Preferences on timing for FY23 PAC priorities discussion
4. New Business
  • Vision Zero enforcement study – Brittney Etheridge, Ingrid Drake (Office of the DC Auditor)
  • Discussion of pedestrian-related lighting issues (David Tumblin)
  • Development of snow removal questions (for Nov. mtg.)
  • Open Streets announcement (Nov. 5 – Ward 3)
  • Other
6. Agency Reports

7. Administrative Topics and Next Meeting
  • Approval of PAC minutes
  • Treasurer's report
  • Next meeting-- [Nov. date TBC]
7. Public Comments

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PAC September 2022 Remote Meeting

9/21/2022 04:51:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, September 26, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions and Approval of Draft Agenda

2. Introduction of PAC Administrative/Program Assistant Uma Gupta

3. Voices from the Wards--Ameen Beale

4. Old Business
  • EVs, AVs, and pedestrians
  • Current PAC issue priorities recap
5. New Business
  • PAC survey results discussion 
  • Open Streets (Oct. 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Georgia Ave--Missouri Ave. to Barry Pl.)
6. Agency Reports

7. Administrative Topics and Next Meeting
  • Election of PAC officers
  • Approval of PAC minutes
  • Treasurer's report
  • Next meeting--October 24
7. Public Comment

8. Adjournment

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PAC July 2022 Remote Meeting

7/22/2022 09:14:00 AM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, July 25 , 2022, 6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions and Approval of Draft Agenda

2. Voices from the Wards--David Tumblin

3. Old Business
  • Safer Streets Amendment Act of 2022 committee report recap--J. Swiderski
  • Current PAC issue priorities--discussion and review
4. New Business
  • Planning for September meeting (elections and priority issues)
  • Open Streets events 9am-1pm
    • Ward 7: Jul 30, Benning Rd. (Minnesota to E. Capitol)
    • Ward 5: Aug 31, 12th St NE (Monroe to Franklin)
5. Agency Reports

6. Administrative Topics and Next Meeting
  • Status of Administrative/Program Assistant recruitment
  • PAC vacancies (At-Large for CMs Silverman and Mendelson)
  • Approval of PAC minutes (May & June)
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Next Meeting: September 22
7. Public Comment

8. Adjournment

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PAC June 2022 Remote Meeting

6/24/2022 04:14:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, June 27, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions and Approval of Draft Agenda

2. Voices from the Wards

3. Old Business
  • Report back on PAC presence for May 31st MPD crosswalk enforcement
  • Report back on Rep. Holmes Norton June 8th IIJA hearing and PAC co-chair initiative
  • Report back on June 23rd DMOI/OP webinar on IIJA (infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) 
4. New Business
  • Streets for People--Rita AbouSamra
  • Bladensburg Road Study--Karyn McAlister
  • Open Streets Events
5. Agency Reports

6. Administrative Topics and Next Meeting
  • Status of Program/Administrative Assistant recruitment
  • Approval of PAC minutes (March, April, May)
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Next Meeting: July 25th
7. Public Comment

8. Adjournment

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PAC May 2022 Remote Meeting

5/20/2022 04:32:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, May 23, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

INTRODUCTIONS AND APPROVAL OF DRAFT AGENDA

VOICES FROM THE WARDS – Charlotte Jackson (Ward 3)

OLD BUSINESS

  • Electronic vehicle cord regulation (ADA and assuring safe sidewalk passage)
  • Open Streets (May 21st MLK Jr Blvd in Ward 8; June 2nd 7th St. in Wards 2 & 6)

NEW BUSINESS

  • Agency Reports
  • Sergeant Terry Thorne on PAC participation in upcoming MPD [“stings” – traffic stops]
  • Reports from PAC member representatives to the MPD Major Crash Investigation Unit; Georgetown Transportation Access and Circulation Study Advisory Committee; and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to the Bladensburg Road Multimodal Traffic and Safety and Access Study.
  • Report from Vision Zero Working Group Advisory Committee meeting (multi-agency)

ADMINISTRATIVE TOPICS AND NEXT MEETING

  • PAC transition
    • Legislative regulatory tracking
    • Program/Administrative Assistant recruitment
    • Review of PAC bylaws on member responsibilities
  • Approval of March and April minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report

Next meeting: June 27th

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

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PAC April 2022 Remote Meeting

4/21/2022 07:06:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, Apr. 25, 2022, 6:30 p.m. 

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Agenda
  1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda               
  2. New Business
    • Kelly Jeong Olson, DDOT Community Engagement Team Manager 
    • Chuck Elkins, ANC 3D Transportation Committee
    • Agency reports
  3. Old business
    • Electric vehicle cord regulation 
  4. New Business (continued)
    • Open Streets (May 21st, MLK Jr Blvd in Ward 8; June 2nd, 7th St in Wards 2 & 6)
  5. Administrative topics and next meeting
    • PAC transition
      • Legislative and regulatory tracking
      • Program/administrative assistant recruitment
    • Approval of March minutes
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • Next meeting:  May 23rd
  6. Public comment 

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PAC March 2022 Remote Meeting

3/25/2022 07:16:00 PM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, Mar. 28, 2022, 6:30 p.m. 

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Agenda
  1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda               
  2. Voices from the Wards – Ward 3
  3. New Business
    • DDOT Deputy Director Sharon Kershbaum
  4. Old business
    • Report on March 14th hearing – Safe Roads to Schools & Walk Without Worry
  5. New Business (continued)
    • Agency reports
    • DDOT budget hearing (April 4)
    • Open Streets (May) 
    • Electronic vehicle cord regulation (ADA and assuring safe sidewalk passage)
  6. Administrative topics and next meeting
    • Status of Program/Administrative Assistant recruitment
    • Approval of February minutes
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • Next meeting:  April 25th
  7. Public comment 

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PAC February 2022 Remote Meeting

2/25/2022 11:10:00 AM    

D.C. Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1.       Introductions and approval of draft agenda               

2.       New Business

  • Military Road Trail Feasibility Study (Consulting team for USDOT/NPS/DDOT)

 

3.       Old business

  • Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Town Hall (road safety federal funding)
  • Performance Oversight Hearing

 

4.       New Business (continued)

  • Agency reports
  • Walk Without Worry Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-566) and Safe Routes to School Expansion and Regulation Amendment Act (B24-565)
  • TENTATIVE   Upgrading Tactical Safety Projects Act and Safer Intersections Act

5.       Administrative topics and next meeting

  • Status of Program/Administrative Assistant recruitment
  • Approval of January minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Next meeting:  March 28th  

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.

 


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PAC January 2022 Remote Meeting

1/19/2022 01:23:00 PM    

DC Pedestrian Advisory Council Remote Meeting

Monday, Jan. 24, 2022
6:30 p.m.

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Agenda

1. Introductions and Approval of Draft Agenda

2. Voices from the Wards: J.I. Swiderski

3. Unfinished Business
a. Lott presentation follow up

4. New Business
a. Agency reports 
b. Agency reporting matrix
c. E. Holmes Norton Road Safety Town Hall testimony
d. PAC Performance Oversight Hearing response 
e. Pending legislation 
Walk Without Worry Amendment Act of 2021

Safe Routes to School Expansion and Regulation Amendment Act    

 5. Administrative Topics and Next Meeting

a. Approval of December minutes 
b. Treasurer's report 
c. PAC admin transition 
d. Next meeting: Feb. 28

6. Public Comment 

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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