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Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

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BPAC Reviews Safety Signage and Committee Goals

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Commission calls for clearer project tracking

The commission found that public information about city projects is inadequate: the former project-tracking site has been abandoned, while the current quarterly PDF report provides limited information and no project history in one place. A working group will continue addressing accountability and project tracking.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Commission Plans Trail Safety and Outreach

The committee discussed using landscaping to improve safety and beautify the Fayetteville section of the ATT. Proposed next steps include an exploratory walk, seeking Parks & Rec permission, and exploring collaboration and grant opportunities; no final project approval was recorded.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

BPAC Advances Crossing Guard Advocacy

The commission unanimously approved a letter advocating improved management of school crossing guards and unanimously adopted its 2026 Guiding Principles. Members also raised urgent safety concerns about the American Tobacco Trail near Fayetteville Street, where two murders and public-indecency incidents were reported within two months, and planned further outreach to city staff.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Development Reviews Were Considered

The commission reviewed two development cases: 4702 Farrington Road, revision 2, due May 28, 2026, and Highlands, revision 1, due June 15, 2026.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Commission Reviews Resurfacing Designs

The commission identified unresolved safety and access questions in the University Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway resurfacing designs, including bicycle left turns, apartment access, intersection treatments, and the proposed nine-foot buffer.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Commission Reviews Transit and Street Safety

A resident raised pedestrian and cyclist safety concerns at the busy North Roxboro and Latta Road intersection, which has no markings. The commission also received an update on the County Transit Work Program and Transit Plan and scheduled a crossing guard letter for review before a May vote.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Advisory group plans bike and trail outreach

The committee planned a May 16 business outreach campaign to share Bicycle Friendly Business information with establishments in downtown and on 9th Street. Members also continued exploring options to screen a park for a Rails to Trails event at no cost or through shared funding.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Transit and trail improvements discussed

Members said promised 15-minute all-day service on routes 4 and 9 may be in danger. They also noted that more than $40 million in annual Durham County transit sales-tax revenue is collected while more than $200 million in Durham transit funds remains unspent.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Crossing guard pilot favored for expansion

The commission received an update that contracted services are now the preferred approach for its school crossing guard pilot and said additional funding is needed to maintain and expand the program. Members also reviewed the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, including expected population and job growth over the next 30 years.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Development projects reviewed for walking access

The commission reviewed six development cases, including a 36-acre project with 470 townhouses and apartments. Several proposals requested multi-use paths, a planned trail connection, or a bus stop improvement.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Bicycle Outreach Plans Move Forward

The committee planned a May 16 walk-and-knock campaign to give local businesses information about becoming Bicycle Friendly Businesses. It also began developing a geographic representation map to identify areas whose bicycle and pedestrian needs may be underrepresented.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Commission Discusses Trail Detour and Street Planning

The commission reviewed a proposed detour for the South Ellerbe Trail closure during restoration work and identified a likely typo in the written description, along with concerns about whether the concept image accurately shows the trail and future rail-trail ramp. Members also discussed asking for a publicly available, multi-year list of planned street resurfacing projects to help coordinate bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Commission Approves Letter to District Engineer

The commission approved a letter to the new District Engineer, to be co-signed with Bike Durham, after members added transit to the description of their linked transportation concerns.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Development Reviews Focus on Bike and Pedestrian Access

The commission reviewed a proposed 324-acre Laurel Creek development with 195 single-family homes, 624 townhomes, 474 apartments, and more than 128,000 square feet of commercial space. Members discussed whether roundabouts on the development’s main road would support bicycle and pedestrian travel; further research was planned.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Panel Prioritizes Trail and Street Safety Advocacy

The commission discussed seeking answers about the delayed Third Fork Creek Trail Phase 2 and possibly sending a formal inquiry to city departments. A recently cleared sewer easement means the trail could largely connect Southern Boundaries Park to Cornwallis, except for one creek crossing.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Commission approves bicycle parking recommendations

The commission approved its second submission of feedback on the Unified Development Ordinance, covering bicycle parking, spacing, rack selection, bicycle shelters, and security cameras to help prevent bike theft.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Development Review Cases Reviewed

Members reviewed two development cases, determined that no comments were needed on the Wright House rezoning because no physical changes were proposed, and assigned a new review for 902 Slater Road.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Bicycle signage and outreach advance

The committee plans to use its existing American Tobacco Trail signage budget by May 2026, beginning with wayfinding sign designs. Bike-friendly business outreach for May Bike Month will start in March.

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Briefing

Jan 10, 2026

BPAC Reviews Safety Signage and Committee Goals

The commission set aside roughly $200-$300 for signage and reviewed locations for speed signs along the American Tobacco Trail. Members also discussed committee objectives and ways to increase participation and visibility.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Panel urges safer Guess Road crossings

The commission identified reducing the number of lanes as the most important safety improvement in the Guess Road project and said a paint-only bike lane would be insufficient given traffic speed and volume. Members also recommended stronger traffic calming, clearer crosswalks, and better bicycle connections in several street resurfacing projects.

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