What is the BAC?

In 1989, Hennepin County established an advisory group to assist the Board of Commissioners and county staff with ideas on how to incorporate bicycle accommodations into roadway and transit projects. This group was called the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC).

The BAC consists of 7 appointed members - one from each of the County Commissioner districts in Hennepin County. The BAC also has a number of ex-officio members that represent other biking interests, governmental agencies, and a liaison member to the Minneapolis BAC.

BAC Informational Brochure 2007

Current membership

  1. Pete Hall - District 1 (Opat)
  2. Dacia Durham - District 2 (Higgins)
  3. Dave Carlson, Chair - District 3 (Dorfman)
  4. Marcy Levine - District 4 (McLaughlin)
  5. David Gepner - District 5 (Johnson)
  6. Mark Brill - District 6 (Callison)
  7. Greg Anderson - District 7 (Johnson)

The BAC meets on a monthly basis at various locations around Hennepin County. Discussion items include the status of current projects, bicycle issues, and planning studies. A bicycle tour of the local area often follows each meeting.

BAC meetings frequently have guest speakers that include local and regional park representatives, city trail coordinators, construction project engineers and members of bicycle advocacy groups.

Past topics include

  • Trail Crossing Issues
  • Bicycle System Gaps
  • Various Construction Projects

For information about upcoming meetings, please contact Ned Nelson.

Participation

A number of the BAC members are affiliated with area biking organizations and advocacy groups such as the Twin Cities Bicycle Club, Minnesota Coalition of Bicyclists, The Cedar Lake Park Association, and The Midtown Greenway. BAC members also participate in a number of area bicycling conferences and seminars.

On the web

Various county bicycle planning efforts are summarized on the Hennepin County Web Site at www.co.hennepin.mn.us. Using the search box on the top right corner, information is available on:

Contacts for more information

Ned Nelson (BAC Staff Support)
Senior Engineering Technician
Hennepin County Public Works
1600 Prairie Drive
Medina, MN 55340-5421
Phone: (612) 596-0359
FAX: (612) 321-3410

Robert H. Byers, P.E.
Senior Transportation Engineer
Hennepin County Public Works
1600 Prairie Drive
Medina, MN 55340-5421
Phone: (612) 596-0354
FAX: (612) 321-3410

E-mail - Transportation@co.hennepin.mn.us