Members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) are appointed by City Council. BPAC members initially serve one-, two-, and three-year terms and may be reappointed for three-year terms thereafter.

Interested in Becoming a BPAC Member?

Submit a Resource Bank Form!

When a vacancy occurs, the City’s Advisory Committee on Appointments will make recommendations to the City Council for placement using the applications in the Resource Bank.

Meetings

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee holds regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at City Hall and may hold special meetings at the call of the Chair or at the request of City Council.

Duties

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee shall be accountable to City Council. The committee shall provide advice to City Council that reflects community values on bicycle and pedestrian practices relative to the City. Committee Code of Conduct.pdf

2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan 

• 2023 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
• 2022 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
• 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
• 2020 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
• 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
• 2018 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
• 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan

Membership:
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee consists of nine citizen members.

Agendas & Minutes

The first Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was adopted by the City of Eau Claire in 2010 and was one of the recommendations of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan. The current City of Eau Claire Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was updated and adopted in December 2018. The City also partners with other agencies and stakeholders, such as the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC) and Chippewa-Eau Claire Metropolitan Planning Organization on implementation of plans and resources.

2023 Eau Claire Area School District Safe Routes to School Plan 

2022 Chippewa-Eau Claire Metropolitan Planning Organization Traffic Safety Report

2020 City of Eau Claire Safe Routes to Parks Plan

2018 City of Eau Claire Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan*

*Pages 85-87 of this document contains an outdated chart referencing general guidelines for wheeled vehicles. Please refer to the updated Guidelines for "Wheeled Vehicles" chart instead.

2018 Eau Claire Area School District Safe Routes to School Plan 

2017-2027 Chippewa-Eau Claire Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

2015 City of Eau Claire Transportation System Plan

2010 City of Eau Claire Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

A variety of resources are available to detail the Bicycle Trail Network within the City of Eau Claire. Resources, including maps, activities, and recommended routes are continuously being updated and available using the links below:  

City of Eau Claire Bicycle Trails

City of Eau Claire Suggested Loops & Routes Brochure

Bike Chippewa Valley and Bike Map

Winter Bicycling in Eau Claire Brochure

Shared Lane Pavement Markings ‘Sharrows’ in Eau Claire

Ordinances

City of Eau Claire Bicycle and Pedestrian Related Ordinances & Rules of the Road

City of Eau Claire Bicycle Parking Ordinance

City of Eau Claire Public Street Art Ordinance

Requirements & Suggestions

City of Eau Claire Bicycle Rack Requirements

City of Eau Claire Trail Etiquette Suggestions

Licenses

Dockless Bicycle Share License Application

City of Eau Claire Bike Boxes

League of American Bicyclists – Smart Cycling Videos

City of Eau Claire High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals

City of Eau Claire Bicycle Registration Program

This process is for art projects applied to City streets only. Please contact Community Services for art projects on other public/City property at communityservices@eauclairewi.gov or (715) 839-5039. 

Residents, artists, businesses, and community organizations can apply to create a Public Street Art project on a local street in Eau Claire. Communities around the world have used street art as a way to bring neighbors together and enhance the appearance of their neighborhood. The City encourages creativity within the guidelines below to help ensure public safety. Review the Information and Application Packet below and submit your application and design today!

Completed applications will be submitted to Engineering for review. If the project meets the guidelines, Engineering will present the application and design for City Council approval. Please anticipate up to six weeks for potential approval of your application and design.

Public Street Art Information and Application Packet

Online Application

Downloadable Application 

FAQs

Public Street Art Chapter 9.76.230 of the Code of Ordinances

Is Your Street Scheduled for Maintenance? 
This does not include possible utility maintenance and other projects may occur outside of this list. Call Engineering at 715-839-4934 or email engineering@eauclairewi.gov for more information.