Planning Commission

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

BPAC Policy Committee

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh

The Policy Committee focuses on pedestrian-related issues such as sidewalk construction and maintenance, crosswalk enforcement, and pedestrian safety. Meeting Schedule: The forth Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 Members: Joe Caruso (Chair), Kari Barsness, Elizabeth Alley, Alex Rotenberry If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara.Godwin@raleighnc.gov.

BPAC Planning Committee

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh

The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety. Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Seminar 3: Road Safety – Summer Travel, Drunk Drivers, and Pedestrians

Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh

Summer pedestrian spikes: more walkers, cyclists, and children on roads DWI enforcement increases during summer holidays - know the law Drunk/impaired driving: plan ahead, designate a driver, use rideshare Hot car dangers: interior reaches 130°F+ in minutes - never leave children or pets Pre-trip summer car check: tires, coolant, AC, emergency kit Distracted driving: phones, navigation, passengers - summer driving habits Cyclist and pedestrian rights: crosswalk laws, bike lane rules Overheating on the road: warning signs and what to do Driving near school zones and parks - increased foot traffic all summer Safe rideshare practices: verify driver identity before getting in