Research of peer cities and cities with expansive bicycle networks shows that many had an advisory committee to champion the implementation of bicycle projects and to hold these cities accountable for implementing bicycle infrastructure. The committees would also assist in building community support, which is often a challenge encountered by city staff when conducting public engagement prior to the implementation of on-street bicycle projects.

A permanent Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) shall be formed to advise the department overseeing transportation infrastructure in Dallas and champion the implementation of the Dallas Bike Plan while representing the desires of the council district they represent.

• The BAC is recommended to consist of at least one representative from each council district.
• To the extent possible, this committees should represent the breadth of bicyclists in Dallas, from “interested but concerned” to “enthused and confident,” to ensure the implementation of an All Ages and Abilities bike network.
• There should also be ex-officio non-voting members of the BAC, including the director of the transportation department and director of the Park and Recreation Department, or their representatives.

It is recommended that this committee meet at least quarterly to:

• advise on policy implementation,
• provide comment on projects under design,
• and to develop and implement strategies that advance the goals of the Dallas Bike Plan.

On an annual basis, City of Dallas staff should review and process requested amendments to update the Bike Network and ensure it reflects the latest project limits, alignments, and proposed facility types.

Amendments to the Bike Network should be taken to City Council for approval. Amendments should follow the minimum public input process described below in advance of any consideration by City Council.

1. City staff may accept amendment requests through a formal request process throughout the year—both internal requests and requests by members of the public.
2. At the end of the year, staff would publish a document that lists each of the amendment requests and an explanation of why the request is recommended for approval, denial, or approval with modifications, based on the criteria outlined below. At the same time, the recommended amendments to the bike network would be posted online for public comment.
3. After the public comment period closes, staff could convene the BAC to provide guidance on any objections to the recommended amendments. Staff would then make any changes needed to the recommended amendments to the bike network, brief relevant City Council Committees, and take the amendments to City Council for consideration and adoption via resolution.