Apply to be a BPAC Commissioner for a 3-year term starting January 2026!
Submit your application by 5 pm Thursday, September 11, 2025.
BPAC Open House / Meet and Greet
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Cesar Chavez Library Meeting Room, near Fruitvale BART (César E. Chávez Branch 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271).
The BPAC is seeking applications for new commissioners to start 3-year terms in January 2025. Applications are due Thursday, September 12, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact OakDOT staff liaison to the BPAC Noel Pond-Danchik.
Read MoreThursday, July 20, 2023; 6:00-8:20 pm, in-person meeting at City Hall, Hearing Room 4, and viewable online.
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More details below.
Read MoreAt the October 21, 2021 BPAC meeting, the BPAC Recruitment Committee reported back with recommendations from its review of applications of people seeking to be appointed to the BPAC for 2022-2024 terms. The Committee is recommending Phoenix Mangrum (reappointment), Alex Frank, and Nick Whipps. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. […]
Read MoreThe City of Oakland is accepting applications to fill two seats on the Oakland Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) for three-year terms starting in January 2022.
The purpose of the BPAC is to advise City Council and City of Oakland staff on bicyclist and pedestrian-specific policies, projects, and programs, and to advocate for safe, effective and equitable bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs throughout Oakland. The minimum qualifications for membership are that an individual must live in Oakland and have a demonstrated history of professional and/or community involvement with bicyclist and/or pedestrian issues. In selecting commissioners, the Mayor will strive for equity and geographic representation of Oakland’s neighborhoods.
To apply, please submit an application by 5 pm Thursday, September 9, 2021.
To learn more, come to our BPAC Virtual Open House / Meet and Greet on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 6-7pm online: zoom link or by phone at +1(669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 876 3360 1508 Passcode: 278322
If you have any questions, reach out to Midori Tabata (former BPAC commissioner, on the recruitment committee).
Read MoreAt the July 17, 2021 BPAC meeting, BPAC Chair Andy Campbell will provide an overview of the BPAC recruitment process for 2022, lead a discussion on outreach, and seek volunteers and a motion to create a recruitment committee.
Read MoreAt the October 15, 2020 BPAC meeting, the 2021 Recruitment Committee reported back with recommendations from its review of applications of people seeking to be appointed to the BPAC. The committee is recommending Michael Lok, David Ralston, and Jeremiah Maller (alternate) be appointed for the 2021-2023 term. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
View the list of applicants and the statements from the recommended candidates below.
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