The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board was created by ordinance with the following powers and
duties:
Advise the Council regarding the creation, development, and revision of a phased Walks and Bikeways
Master Plan. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan can be viewed
online.
Set priorities for new facilities or enhancement of existing routes in the Walks and Bikeways
Master Plan.
Identify and prioritize critical gaps in facilities; advise which critical gaps require Town
action.
Review project designs related to proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements, including review of
new proposals for subdivision or development of land or improvements to existing subdivisions and
developments, and recommend qualitative enhancements, following criteria established by the Board.
Recommend walks and bikeways priorities for local, State, and federal projects.
Assist in identifying alternative funding sources for walks and bikeways projects.
Review Town ordinances with respect to pedestrian and bicycle
requirements and recommend enhancements or changes.
Review State and regional policies pertaining to pedestrian and bicycle facilities and recommend
changes that fit local community needs.
Report annually to the Council regarding walks and bikeways system needs and priorities for
consideration during capital improvements program and budget deliberations.
Promote walking and biking as alternate modes of transportation, with emphasis on educating school
age children on safe, effective bicycling and walking.
Advocate services for bike-commuters, such as showers, changing areas and secure bicycle parking
facilities.
Work with regional organizations to coordinate regional bikeway linkages.
Work with other Town advisory boards to coordinate walks and bikeways planning.
Meetings
Regular meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm, in the Town Hall First Floor
Conference Room.
Douglas Wilson
680 Lichen Trail
Pittsboro, NC 27312-5907
[Chatham or Durham County Resident]
Term Expires: 06/30/2010
Christopher Clemmons
207 Hunter Hill Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
[Orange County Resident (not CH resident)]
Term Expires: 06/30/2010
Ray Magyar
Assistant Director for Panning and Transit
Public Safety Building, CB #1600
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1600
[University Representative]
Jim Ward
112 Bolton Place
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
[Council Liaison]
Ryan Mickles
Town Hall, Planning Department
405 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-968-2728
[Board Liaison]
The Board is composed of ten (10) members appointed by the Council, of which one (1) is a
representatives from the Town of Carrboro, one (1) is a representative outside the town limits of
Chapel Hill from either Durham City/County or Chatham County, and one (1) is a representative from
Orange County. The University appoints one (1) representative from their bicycle management.
Members serve staggered, three-year terms, and shall not be eligible for more than two consecutive
three-year terms.
Vacancies
There are no current vacancies on the Board at this time.
If you are interested in applying for a Town vacancy, you may do so by printing an application form and returning it by email to or by fax at 919-967-8406. You may
also contact the Town Clerk at 919-968-2757 for an application form.
The deadline for submitting an application form is noon on Monday prior to a Council Business meeting
when appointments are scheduled. Applications received after the deadline will be held until the next
opportunity for the Council to consider the appointment.
Enabling Legislation
Consult the
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article XII (2-170 and following).
