Authority: Chapter 2.52 of the Merced Municipal Code

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council on matters relating to improving conditions for bicycling, pedestrian activity, and other modes of transportation within the City of Merced, as well as the mobility needs of elderly and those with disabilities. It is the intent of the City Council to improve conditions for users of all active modes in the City of Merced, promote active transportation with the associated benefits of improved air quality, and improved safety conditions for users of all modes, and health benefits, and to advise on matters of policy, programs, and bike routes for active transportation users of all ages. Active transportation includes any method of travel that is human-powered, including, but not limited to, walking, bicycling, skateboarding, and use of wheelchairs and other assisted devices.

The commission has the responsibility of reviewing and advising the City Council on the design of capital improvement projects, changes and updates to the Active Transportation and Safe-Routes-to-School Plan, General Plan, and Municipal Code as they relate to active transportation, promoting active transportation as a viable form of transportation and assist in the development and dissemination of active transportation awareness and education materials to the community, and any other duties that the City Council may proscribe.

The Commission consists of seven registered City of Merced voting members, and four ex-officio members appointed at the City Council's discretion. Ex-officio members are non-voting members who may be non-city residents who live within the City's sphere of influence, or persons who otherwise demonstrate a strong concern for bicycle-related issues within the City. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every even numbered month at 4:00 PM. This position requires the filing of a Statement of Economic Interests under the California Fair Political Practices Act guidelines.

For more information on the BPAC, please contact the City of Merced Planning Department at planningweb@cityofmerced.org.

• Apply for this Commission
• View Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports
• Merced Bike Plan
• Active Transportation Plan