About the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board

Statutory Duties

The Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board was formed in 2009 by Public Act 09-154, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §13b-13a.

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 
  • By January 15 of each year, report on:
    • The progress made by state agencies in improving the environment for bicycling and walking in this state,
    • Recommendations for improvements to state policies and procedures related to bicycling and walking, and
    • Specific actions taken by the Department of Transportation in the preceding year that affect the bicycle and pedestrian environment.
The board is authorized to apply for and accept grants, gifts and bequests of funds from other states, federal and interstate agencies, independent authorities and private firms, individuals and foundations, for the purpose of carrying out its responsibilities.

Members​

The board is composed of 11 appointed members.  ​Current members are:
  • Joseph Balskus, Secretary
  • Thomas Branchaud
  • Sandy Fry, Chair
  • Brian Kent, Vice Chair
  • ​Neil Pade 
  • Rod Parlee 
  • Francis Pickering
  • ​Susan Smith
  • Alan Sylvestre
  • Vacant 
  • Vacant

DOT Role

The Department of Transportation is required to assist the board in carrying out its responsibilities by making available department reports and records related to the board’s responsibilities and, within available appropriations, printing the board’s annual report, distributing copies of such report and mailing notices of the board’s meetings.  CGS §13b-13a(g).

Reports & Recommendations