Bicycle Advisory Committee

On July 25, 2000, the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) Board approved the formation of a bicycle committee as a recognized task force under the guidance of the Transit Authority. Membership of the committee includes up to sixteen members representing citizens and city and county agencies. The committee was approved for a two-year period to develop a plan promoting bicycling safety, accessibility, and adequate on and off-road facilities for bicycle travel. The committee continued to meet after the two year period and in Spring of 2004 the committee appealed to WSTA Board and was approved to be moved under the jurisdiction of the Winston-Salem Urban Area Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC).

The Committee is comprised of members representing the following groups:

City Recreation and Parks Department
County Parks and Recreation Department
Winston-Salem Department of Transportation
Police Department
Forsyth County Health Department
City/County Planning Department
Bicycle Shop Owners
Interested Citizens

Some Goals of the Committee are:

Promote bicycle safety and education
Promote the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation
Increase recreational opportunities
Promote healthy lifestyles
Encourage the implementation of the comprehensive bicycle plan
Review all road projects to evaluate for bicycle accessibility