EAST PROVIDENCE – On Wednesday, May 13, Mayor Bob DaSilva signed Executive Order 2026-001 establishing the Mayor's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation throughout the city.
The new committee known as MBPAC will serve in an advisory capacity to consult the Office of the Mayor and other members of the administration, offering input on bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues, helping guide policy, and elevating community priorities. It will maintain strong connections to broader planning efforts such as the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Safe Streets for All initiatives, Comprehensive Plan, and Vision Zero goals. The Committee is empowered to work with and through the Planning Department and other municipal offices in order to accomplish any work deemed necessary.
The Committee shall consist of 7 residents of the City of East Providence who reflect the diversity and the various neighborhoods of the City and shall meet on a quarterly basis.
The committee was created in direct response to the recently completed Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan which assesses current conditions and recommends a standing advisory body composed of East Providence residents. It will focus on enhancing non-motorized transportation options for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities, improving access to schools, parks, businesses and public transit, better connecting various areas of the City, providing recreational activities, and improving public health and quality of life for residents and visitors.
To apply, visit eastprovidenceri.gov
