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What is CT BPAB?
The Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board was formed in 2009 by Public Act 09-154, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §13b-13a. The board is composed of 11 appointed members. By statute, the duties of the board are to:
The Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board was formed in 2009 by Public Act 09-154, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §13b-13a. The board is composed of 11 appointed members. By statute, the duties of the board are to:
- Examine the need for bicycle and pedestrian transportation,
- Promote programs and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians in Connecticut,
- Advise state agencies on policies, programs and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians, and report annually. Read more.
When and where does BPAB meet?
The Board normally meets on the fourth Friday of the month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) headquarters 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT. A meeting schedule with links to agendas and minutes can be accessed through CTDOT’s website.
The Board normally meets on the fourth Friday of the month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) headquarters 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT. A meeting schedule with links to agendas and minutes can be accessed through CTDOT’s website.
Who attends BPAB meetings?
Members include bicycle and pedestrian advocates, and engineering and planning professionals. CTDOT staff report on current activities at the agency and provide technical support to the Board. The public is welcome, and each meeting allows time for public input.
Members include bicycle and pedestrian advocates, and engineering and planning professionals. CTDOT staff report on current activities at the agency and provide technical support to the Board. The public is welcome, and each meeting allows time for public input.
What is the organizational structure?
The board consists of eleven members appointed as follows:
The board consists of eleven members appointed as follows:
- The governor appoints five members
- The speaker of the House of Representatives, the president pro tempore of the Senate, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, and the minority leader of the Senate each appoints one member
- Representative of an organization interested in the promotion of bicycling
- Representative of an organization interested in the promotion of walking
- Owner or manager of a business engaged in the sale or repair of bicycles
- Representative of visually impaired persons
- Representative of mobility impaired persons
- Representative of transit workers
- Person sixty years of age or older
How do I report an issue involving biking or walking?
There are multiple ways to report an issue:
There are multiple ways to report an issue:
- Use the CONTACT link on this site
- Contact your municipality’s Local Traffic Authority (LTA) – may be Police Chief, First Selectperson, or Public Works Director
- Contact a local or regional biking/walking advocacy organization in your region. Bike Walk CT is the state advocacy organization and can facilitate connecting to local advocates
