BWBC meeting 12/3/25

[Erik Brown Brotz]

Please join the Burlington Walk/Bike Council on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 pm as we get an overview from DPW on what's coming in 2025, finalize a proposal for designated block party weekends, and review 2025 accomplishments and progress on the walk-bike plan.

AGENDA - Burlington Walk / Bike Council       

December 3rd, 2025, Wednesday 5:30 – 7:00 pm 

MEETING OPTIONS: 

1. In-person - DPW conference room at 645 Pine Street, Burlington 

2. Virtually - using Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88225473951?pwd=YzFFQ1Q3Y3J4bzcwR2VNYWRFWnhtUT09   Passcode: 091788  

AGENDA:

1. Announcements and Updates (10 min)

2. Overview of 2026 Projects (35 min) 

We’ll get a preliminary overview from DPW on what’s planned for walk/bike projects in 2026.  

3. “Block Party Designation” proposal (15 min) 

We’ll finalize a letter to the Mayor and City Council (discussed last month) proposing that Burlington designate specific weekends or dates to encourage block parties citywide.  

4. Review of 2025 (30 min) 

We’ll discuss drafting a summary of progress on the Walk-Bike Plan, including both accomplishments in 2025 and what is needed to make more progress, to be provided to the Mayor and City Council.  

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Previous Meeting – At our Nov 5 meeting, we reviewed the results of the North Ave demonstration project, and then discussed a proposal for designated Block Party weekends in Burlington.     

Next Month: BWBC meets Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

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The BWBC is an all-volunteer advisory council to the City of Burlington. We work closely with and advise the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront on infrastructure improvements and policy changes for walking and bicycling. The council also leads advocacy efforts and organizes events and activities that promote and celebrate walking and biking in Burlington and beyond.  See BWBC Webpage and Meeting Minutes and Agendas