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: March 24th, 2025

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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)
  • 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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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.

PAC February 2026 Remote Meeting

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

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

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)

AGENDA (DRAFT) – February 23, 2026 – Remote Mtg.

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda
2. Agency reports

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

3. New Business

  • Review of draft February 2026 letter to DPW on pedestrian safety related to snow removal
  • Discussion of possible PAC testimony for DDOT Budget Oversight hearing
  • Report-back on February 18 DDOT Performance Oversight hearing

4. Old Business

  • Next steps for PAC transition to a new co-chair (starting March 2026)
5. Administrative topics
  • 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 January 2026 Remote Meeting

 The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, January 26 at 6:30 pm to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Jan 26, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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DC Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)   

AGENDA (DRAFT) – January 26, 2026 Remote meeting     

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda 2. Agency reports

  • MPD
  • DDOT
  • HSO (DC Highway Safety Office)
  • Office of Planning
3. Old Business
  • Planning transition for new PAC co-chair (starting March 2025 mtg.) and role
  • PAC FY25/26 speakers/activities recap and FY26 priority issues and goals
  • Committee on Transportation 2025-2026 Oversight Hearing Feb 18 th TBD (PAC mtg is Feb 23 rd )
4. New Business
  • Draft for future letter to DPW with recommendations on pedestrian safety related to snow removal
  • Other New Business items
5. Administrative topics

  • 2026 meetings: Jan. 26th ; Feb. 23rd ; Mar. 23rd; Apr. 27th ; 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


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PAC December Monthly Meeting

The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, December 15 at 6:30 pm to a scheduled Zoom meeting.


Time: Dec 15, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)

AGENDA (DRAFT) – December 15, 2025 – Remote Mtg. 


1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda

2. Agency reports

  • MPD
  • DDOT
  • HSO (DC Highway Safety Office)
  • OP

3. Old Business

  • Follow-up questions for DPW Snow Coordinator (and questions for CM Nadeau DPW oversight hearing)
  • Transportation Committee update on Advisory Council prep for 2026 performance oversight hearing
  • PAC FY25 speakers/activities recap and FY26 priority issues and goals
  • B26-0439 – Parker-Frumin legislation
  • Planning for new PAC co-chair role (starting March 2025)

4. New Business

  • Proposed 2026 calendar of PAC meetings
  • MPD and pedestrian safety coordination with other agencies

5. Administrative topics

  • 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 November 2025 Remote Meeting

The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 pm to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Nov 17, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)

November 17, 2025 Remote meeting

AGENDA (DRAFT)    

  1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda


  1. New Business     

  • Christine Mayeur, FWIW – DDOT Associate Director, Multimodal Safety Engineering Division & Manager, Corridor Safety Projects Team 

  • Two pedestrian deaths and one passenger death 

    • Sept. 6th - Angela Chase, 40 y.o., 1100 blk. Eastern Ave. NE re 10pm

    • Sept. 19th - Rosa Cabezas, 61 y.o., 13th & Harvard NW, 8:48a.m.

    • Sept. 29th – Robert Holland, 53 y.o., Montana & Rhode Island NE. Struck Sept. 29th by Dodge Ram towing cargo trailer. 8:15pm. (Died Oct. 13th)

    • Oct. 28th – Isaura De Jesus Arias De Yepes, pick-up passenger, 86 y.o., 3000 blk. N. Capitol NW, 4:15pm (in left turn, driver hits car, hits tree & is treated on-scene; passenger taken to hospital)


  1. Agency reports  

  • MPD

  • DDOT 

  • HSO (DC Highway Safety Office) 

  • OP


  1. New Business (cont’d.)

  • PAC follow-up questions for DPW Snow Coordinator (and proposed December PAC letter)

  • Recap PAC FY25 speakers-activities & FY26 priorities-goals

  • B26-0439 – Parker-Frumin introduced legislation (proposes installation by Jan. 1st of 15 failure-to-yield ATE cameras & 30 truck-restricted-route ATE cameras)


  1. Administrative topics  

  • Approval of minutes  

  • Treasurer’s Report

  • Next meetings:  December 15th and January 26th 


  1. Public Comment


  1. Adjournment





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PAC October 2025 Remote Meeting

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

Time: Oct 27, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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AGENDA (DRAFT)

October 27, 2025

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda

2. New Business     

  • Warnique West, Department of Public Works (DPW) Citywide Snow Coordinator 

3. Agency reports                                              

  • DDOT 

  • MPD

  • HSO (DC Highway Safety Office) 

  • OP

4. New Business (continued)

  • PAC next steps and planning

  • Leadership changes at DC Highway Safety Office and Vision Zero Office

  • PAC oversight reporting topics for November/December meeting discussion

5. Administrative topics

  • Approval of minutes

  • Treasurer’s Report

  • Next meetings:  November 17th and December 15th

6. Public Comment

7. Adjournment


This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any

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PAC September 2025 Remote Meeting


The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, September 15 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for our monthly meeting.

AGENDA (DRAFT) – September 15, 2025 – Remote meeting     

  1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda 
  2. New Business
    • John Thomas, DDOT, Chief Performance Officer – Innovation Team work 
    • George Kucik, HSO Liaison from DC Police Foundation, Ret. MPD Commander/Deputy Chief – DC Traffic Safety/Enforcement Stops 
  3. Agency reports
    • DC HSO (DC Highway Safety Office)
    • DDOT
    • MPD
    • OP
  4. New Business  (continued)
    • PAC roles/representation
    • PAC speakers/activities for fall 2025
  5. Administrative topics
    • Approval of minutes
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • Next meetings:  October 27th and November 17th
  6. Public Comment
  7. Adjournment 


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PAC July 2025 Remote Meeting

The DC Pedestrian Advisory Council invites you to join us on Monday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for our monthly meeting.


Time: Jul 28, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) Remote meeting

July 28, 2025


AGENDA (DRAFT)

1. Introductions and approval of draft agenda

2. New Business

  • DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum

3. Agency reports

  • DDOT (as needed)
  • MPD
  • DC HSO (DC Highway Safety Office)
  • OP

4. New Business (continued)

  • PAC speakers/activities for fall 2025

5. Administrative topics

  • Approval of minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Next meetings: September 15th and October 27th

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 June 2025 Remote Meeting

Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)

June 23, 2025 – Remote meeting    

1.       Introductions, approval of draft agenda and review of March meeting minutes 

 

2.       New Business    


Invitation to participate in North Capital Corridor Study

(Tent) Laura Bird, DDOT Curbside Management Division, introduction to microhub parcel delivery pilot.

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3.       Agency reports  

·         DDOT

·         MPD

·         DC HSO (DC Highway Safety Office) – as available

·         OP

 

4.       New Business (continued)   

 

·         PAC next steps and planning

·         Discussion of potential speakers for remaining six PAC meetings in 2025

·         Discussion of FY2026 Budget Oversight Hearings (Transportation Committee) 


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PAC May 2025 Meeting

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Topic: May 19 20125 PAC Meeting

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Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC)

May 19, 2025 Remote meeting    

1.       Introductions and approval of draft agenda 

 

2.       New Business    

·         Major Crash Review Task Force (Eileen McCarthy, former PAC chair and rep to Task Force, on its function/history -- invited; and J Swiderski, current PAC rep)

 

3.       Agency reports  

·         DDOT

·         MPD

·         DC HSO (DC Highway Safety Office) – as available

·         OP

 

4.       New Business (continued)   

 

·         PAC next steps and planning

·         Discussion of potential speakers for remaining six PAC meetings in 2025

·         Discussion of FY2026 Budget Oversight Hearings (Transportation Committee)

NOTE: Mayor will present her proposed FY2026 budget (Oct 2025-Sept 2026) to DC Council on May 27th. The Transportation Committee is now engaged in being assigned a date/room for its DOT oversight hearing.

 

5.       Administrative topics   

·         Approval of minutes 

·         Treasurer’s Report

·         Next meetings:  June 23rd and July 28th

 

6.       Public Comment

 

7.       Adjournment

 

 

 

 

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