The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh. Meets The third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m. BPAC Agenda
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.
Please join us for a meeting of the Public Art and Design Board from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board meets in person at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or you may join the meeting virtually.
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.
Save the date Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC) has received a request to restart the South CAC in Raleigh`s District C. The primary role of CACs is to provide a vital link between residents and local government since 1974.Raleigh City Council voted to restore the partnership in February 2024. The First Community meeting to restart the South CAC will include an overview of the process to reactivate a CAC and get nominations for officers. (Chair, 1st, and 2nd Vice Chair. Recording Secretary, Multimedia Coordinator.) When: Tuesday January 27,2026 Where: Biltmore Hills Community Center 2615 Fitzerald Drive, Raleigh NC 27610 Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Host: Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC) RCAC Facilitators: Dr Ulysses J Lane, SECAC Chair Mark Turner, East CAC Chair Community Organizers: Davon Murry and Brandi McNeill Save the date: More updates to come. By participating in your CAC, you have a say in decisions affecting your community. Ulysses J Lane VMD "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" by Booker T. Washington
Hi CAC neighbors, The Hillsborough-Wade CAC will be hosting an At-Large City Council Candidate Forum two weeks from today, on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 PM on Zoom (link at the bottom of this email). Please put this event on your calendar! As you may know, Raleigh will have a non-partisan primary on March 3rd (early voting is February 12 to 28) and a general election on November 3rd. There will be only two primary races this year: At-Large and District C. Both of those races require a primary due to the number of candidates running. The At-Large City Council race has six candidates running: James Bledsoe Joshua Bradley Stormie Denise Forte (incumbent City Councilor) Clark Rinehart Sana Siddiqui Cameron Zamot Click on any of the above candidates’ names to visit their website. All six candidates will join us for the forum! See you in two weeks, Mike Michael Lindsay Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC Mobile: 919-429-0177 inform@nc.rr.com
Join Us at a Vote Local Pop-Up! The City of Raleigh’s Community Engagement Department is hosting Vote Local: Our Community, Our City, Your Vote! pop-up events across the city. Stop by to learn about upcoming changes to local elections and connect with staff who are ready to answer your questions. Your voice matters—come out, get informed, and get vote-ready! Wednesday, January 28 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd., Raleigh
Are you a construction or services business interested in projects at the City of Raleigh? Join the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program and the general contractor Balfour Beatty to explore upcoming opportunities for your company. Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28 Time: 5-7 p.m. Location: 5800 Faringdon Place Raleigh, NC 27609 Register on Eventbrite! During this event you will: Gain insight into the subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification process Connect directly with a leading general contractor Learn about subcontracting opportunities on upcoming projects, including: NC Museum of History, UNCW Housing Village, and NC Museum of Civil War-Fayetteville Registration is required. Register on Eventbrite!
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community. Location Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200 900 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601
Date: Thursday, Jan. 29 Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Location: Virtual Register on Microsoft Teams (use desktop computer for best results) Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA). Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth. To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Pacific-Asian Americans; American Indians; Females; Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or, Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637. Register today on Microsoft Teams! For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).
The Council Committees page has information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.
Join Raleigh Parks for a family-friendly public workshop to explore design options for the expansion of Biltmore Hills Park.