About the Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee is appointed by and advises the Brookline Transportation Board on issues related to bicycling in Brookline. Members are appointed by the Board to serve three year terms. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of the month in the library of the Edward Devotion School, 345 Harvard Street, Brookline. We welcome members of the public.

Mission

The committee's mission is to encourage, plan for, advocate for, and advise about bicycling in the Town of Brookline. It advises the Transportation Board on matters related to cycling for commuting, general mobility and pleasure, with an emphasis on safety, education of the public, and bicycle access.

Goal

To make the Town of Brookline a safe and accessible place to live and work for all citizens. The Committee will assist Brookline to be a bike-friendly town, keeping in mind the balance among pedestrians, motor vehicles and bicycles.

Recent Work

Recently, the Town of Brookline received a grant to purchase many new bicycle racks. The Department of Public Works installed them all over town. We hope you've noticed them. The Bicycle Advisory Committee has also written and submitted a comprehensive "safe routes" bicycle plan for Brookline. It complements other planning documents for future improvements.

Committee Members

• Cynthia Snow - Chairwoman
• John Dempsey
• Chris Dippel
• Mitch Heineman
• Don McNamara
• Tommy Vitolo
• Peter Furth - ex officio
• Bill Schwartz - Transportation Board Liaison