BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is comprised of local residents, planners, advocacy group representatives, and government staff. Its purpose is to connect with the public and to advise the FAMPO Policy Committee and FAMPO staff on issues related to active transportation, such as walking, biking, and using a wheelchair, as well as skateboarding, e-scooters, hoverboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.

Agendas and Meeting Minutes

As per Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FAMPO must comply with specific requirements for Web and Mobile App Accessibility by April 26, 2027. FAMPO staff is in the process of ensuring our web content meets these accessibility requirements, which means you may notice some changes in the way we format our documents and presentations. If you are unable to access any of our documents below, please contact us at fampo@gwregion.org and we will provide you with a copy. Thank you!

January 8, 2026 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

March 5, 2026 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

June 11, 2026* – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

September 10, 2026 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

November 12, 2026 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

*Date Changed

January 9, 2025 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

March 6, 2025 –Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

May 8, 2025 (Date changed from May 1, 2025) – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

July 10, 2025 –Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

September 4, 2025 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

November 6, 2025 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

January 4, 2024 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

March 7, 2024 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

May 2, 2024 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

July 11, 2024 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

September 5, 2024 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

November 7, 2024 – Agenda – Draft Minutes – Minutes – Video Recording

2023

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2022

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2021

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Resources

2050 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

2018 FAMPO Eco Counter Report

2017 FAMPO study, Fredericksburg Bike Share, Bicycle, & Pedestrian Study

Map of Bike/Ped Counters

Click here to view a Google map showing a collection of local trails. When you click on a trail icon, you’ll will be provided with more information on each trail.

 

Meeting Information

BPAC meetings are always open to the public. During each meeting, there is a designated time for comments from members of the public. We encourage you to participate in BPAC meetings. You may attend in-person or virtually.  Committee members must provide advance writen notice of intent to attend virtually. To attend the meeting virtually, join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by visiting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6708331159?pwd=iAfGvPbyOghtj0e6dK1E6ARWSeCyOu.1. For your smartphone or tablet, you may search your app store for Zoom. If you are unable to join by computer, smartphone, or tablet, you can dial in using your phone: +1 (646) 931-3860 and enter the Meeting ID: 670 833 1159.

Next Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The meeting schedule is listed below and on the FAMPO 2026 calendar. Three days prior to the meeting, the agenda packet will be available in the section below.

BPAC typically meets bi-monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm in the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) building at 406 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg 22401. Attendees may park behind the GWRC building in spaces reserved for GWRC staff or on the street as signs permit. Enter the GWRC parking lot from Charles Street, see map.

Join the Committee

If you are interested in joining BPAC, please contact your local jurisdiction by using the phone numbers listed below, or you can complete an application to join BPAC as a citizen representative via your jurisdiction’s website.

  • At-large member: (540) 642-1235 – One seat vacant
  • City of Fredericksburg:  (540) 372-1010 –  No vacancies
  • Spotsylvania County:  (540) 507-7010 – No Vacancies
  • Caroline County:  (540) 663-5800 – One seat vacant
  • King George County:  (540) 775-9181 – No Vacancies

Participation Assistance

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the GWRC/FAMPO at 540-373-2890 or fampo@gwregion.org prior to the meeting. If hearing impaired, telephone 1-800-552-7917 (TTY) or 7-1-1.

Committee Bylaws

Bylaws of the FAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee – Adopted January 30, 2020/Amended October 1, 2020/ September 1, 2022/September 7, 2023/March 6, 2025

Committee Members

Chair: Brian Ogle, Stafford County Citizen Rep        Vice Chair: Jacob Pastwik, Spotsylvania County

Stafford County Staff
  • Matthew Lehane
    Transportation Planning and Funding Manager
  • Brian Geouge (alternate)
    Principal Planner
King George County Staff
  • Chris Clarke
    Director of Parks & Recreation
Spotsylvania County Staff
  • Jacob Pastwik, Vice Chair
    Long Range Transportation Manager

  • Matthew Decatur (alternate)
    Planner II
  • Paul Agnello (alternate)
    Director of Transportation
City of Fredericksburg Staff
  • VACANT
Caroline County Staff
  • Craig Pennington
    Planner
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
  • Rachel Inman
    Transportation Planning Specialist
  • Linda LaSut (alternate)
    Assistant Planning Manager
GWRideConnect
  • Leigh Anderson
    Program Director
  • Kerry McKenney
    Program Coordinator
disAbility Resource Center (DRC)
  • Deborah Lately
    Director of Advocacy
  • Debe Fults
    Director of Advocacy
Fredericksburg Trails Alliance (FredTrails)
  • Wil Gravatt
  • Rob Maple (alternate)
Potomac Heritage Trail Association (PHTA)
  • Jim Lynch

Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT)
  • Jim Lynch

Citizen Representatives
  • Brian Ogle, Chair, Stafford County (exp 2027)
  • Luke Forbes, City of Fredericksburg (exp 2027)

  • Denise Flatley, King George County (exp 2027)

  • Brent Hunsinger, Spotsylvania County

  • Meg Bohmke, At-Large

  • Vacant, At-Large

  • Vacant, Caroline County

Fredericksburg Cyclist Club (FCC)
  • Vacant
National Park Service (NPS)
  • Vacant