Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

BPAC

The BPAC is an advisory committee to the MIC to provide input into the planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and to develop recommendations for MIC projects that support active transportation options for people of all ages and abilities.

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Our Mission

We work to encourage and promote the availability of non-motorized ( or active) transportation options to improve the health and safety of our citizens, the sustainability of our environment, and the economy of our region.

Planning & Policy Advising

We advise and provide sound planning recommendations to the Metropolitan Interstate Council in regard to bicycle- and pedestrian-related plans and projects

stakeholder engagement

We gather meaningful input on projects that have impacts on bicyclists and pedestrians by engaging local bicyclists, decision makers, engineers, planners, and transportation authorities who are involved with the physical development of the transportation system

collaboration & discussion forum

We provide a forum for the discussion of bicycle and pedestrian related issues and concerns

public outreach & education

We provide public outreach and education regarding bicycle and pedestrian specific issues, activities and projects, as deemed appropriate by the Committee

data & implementation support

We assist in identifying methods and providing assistance with data gathering and implementation of plans and projects

funding & resource development

We assist in identifying additional sources of funding for coordination and implementation of special projects and activities, as deemed appropriate by the Committee

Committee Chairs

  • Andrea Crouse
    BPAC Chair

    Zeitgeist Arts/SHIP/Active Transportation

  • Judy Gibbs
    BPAC Vice-Chair

    Citizen Member

Committee Members

  • Chris Carlson

    Assistant Public Works Director, City of Superior

  • James Gittemeier

    Senior Transportation Planner, City of Duluth

  • Dick Haney

    Friends of Western Duluth Parks and Trails

  • George Harnish

    Citizen Member

  • Andrea Heil

    Safe Routes to School Coordinator, ISD 709

  • Jeremy Kroke

    Director of Planning and Grants, Duluth Transit Authority

  • Tanja Mattonen

    Assistant Traffic Engineer, St. Louis County Public Works

  • Denis Sauve

    Industry Representative/Twin Ports Cyclery

  • Mae Sommerfeld

    Urban Regional Planner, WisDOT Northwest Region

  • Mimi Stender

    Duluth Age Friendly

  • Maren Webb

    Sr Transportation Planner, MnDOT District 1

  • Skip Williams

    Vibrant Streets Duluth

  • Ansel Schimpff
    (Technical Advisor, Non-voting)

    Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS)

MIC Contact

Eli Norlander

Eli Norlander

Transportation Planner

The MIC’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) aims to engage a well-rounded group of bicycle and pedestrian stakeholders. We are currently seeking more citizen participation by people who regularly commute by bicycling, walking and/or taking the bus. If you would be interested in becoming a member please contact MIC staff coordinator Eli Norlander.

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