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
Residents, Due to the uncertainty of the weather this weekend, I have changed our meeting format to virtual only. The Park facilities are closed this weekend, and the next update will be provided on Sunday. Since there is the possibility of a power outage, I am taking the initiative of changing the format in advance of Monday’s event. If there is a power outage impacting our area on Monday, we will cancel the meeting for this month. Reminder, the planned agenda for the meetings is as follows: In addition to our Police update on area activity, I want to have an open discussion on: -the aftermath and next steps after the Council approval of the rezoning of North Hills A follow-up on certain issues that are still ongoing from 2025: - the Missing Middle Case of Townhouse additions at Six Forks and Anderson. - the Future Pathway of the Big Branch Greenway Connector after Council approved the controversial section 1B through Anderson Forest. - the Green Street modification of Quail Hollow Drive with bicycle paths, traffic calming,and storm water treatments. - Primary Election Questions In addition, I would like to have a discussion of other matters of concern as we plan our agenda for 2026. […]
Public Meeting - January 27, 2026 The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, January 27 at 9 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11. For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage. A. Call to Order B. Public Comment C. Consent Agenda C.1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-01-25: 4111 Macon Pond Road, approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of Edwards Mill Road and Macon Pond Road (District D) Matthew Burns, Planning & Development . Recommended action: Received any public comment on the item and defer discussion to the February 10, 2026 meeting. . CP-01-25 is a privately initiated request to amend Map T-1: Street Plan to relocate a proposed 2-lane undivided avenue between Macon Pond Road and the future Lake Boone Trail extension. . The Planning Commission deadline for action is April 27, 2026. C.2 Approval of Minutes Requesting approval of draft minutes from January 13, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting D. Old Business D.1 Rezoning Z-14-25 (TCZ-14-25) S New Hope Road, southeast of the intersection […]
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.
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER NOW ON FEB 3 - LOOK FOR NEW CALENDAR ENTRY 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 Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting: At-Large City Council Candidate Forum Time: Jan 27, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85492662428?pwd=yC5apE1ogNeRzBS0fyZXE4SNYAQlOB.1
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
Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan: Land Use Transportation Housing and Neighborhoods Natural Resources Infrastructure and Services Each Technical Team will include: City staff Representatives from City boards and commissions Technical experts from the Raleigh community
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!