Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Nashville Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was established by an Executive Order of Mayor Karl Dean to further Nashville’s goal of becoming a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly city. One of the BPAC’s main focuses is on increasing the safe usage of bicycle and pedestrian facilities as a significant and beneficial mode of transportation and recreation.

BPAC Members

• Tony Saunders- Harpeth Bike Club- 2/15/2016
• Russ Willis-community rep- 2/15/2016
• John B. Harkey, Jr.- Health Council-2/15/2013
• Kim Hawkins- Urban Design Architect- 2/15/2016
• Dov Hirsch -Cyclist- 4/1/2015
• Rob Laird- Cyclist- 4/1/2015
• Kristine Mylls- Cyclist -2/15/2014
• John Norris- Walking/Biking Advocate- 2/15/2016
• Thomas F. O'Connell- Transit Board- 2/15/2016
• Debbie Thurman- Advocate- 2/15/2014
• Tom Turner- Downtown Community- 2/15/2014
• Peter Westerholm- Metro Council Rep- 2/15/2014
• Edwin Williamson-University Rep.-2/15/2014
• Brian Wray- Mnt Biking- 2/15/2016
• Thom Grooms - 2/15/2016
• Chad Irvin - 2/15/2016
• Amy Eskind - 2/15/2016

BPAC Meetings

Unless otherwise specified, meetings take place in the Metro Nashville Courthouse, Mayor's Office - Media Room from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Additional dates will be added after the first meeting of the year.

• February 19, 2013
• April 16, 2013
• June 18, 2013
• August 20, 2013
• October 15, 2013
• December 17, 2013

BPAC Bylaws

Read the Rules of Procedures and Bylaws

Bicycle Friendly Community Designation

In 2012 Nashville received a Bronze Award and designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, the first time in the city's history to receive this honor. This designation recognizes the efforts of Metro Government, the cycling community, and advocates to make Nashville a more bike friendly city.

Bike / Ped Links & Resources

Learn more about Nashville's bike/ ped programs and initiatives.