Hearing on Bicycle Commuter and Parking Expansion Act of 2010

Councilmember Jim Graham, Chairperson of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, will convene a public hearing on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., on Bill 18-1002, the “Bicycle Commuter and Parking Expansion Act of 2010”. This notice is abbreviated to provide timely notice to the public.

This bill would amend the “Bicycle Commuter and Parking Expansion Act of 2007” to require the Mayor to establish civil penalties for violations of bicycle parking requirements of that Act, and to give the Mayor civil enforcement authority regarding those requirements. The bill would also amend the requirements for rules to implement the “Bicycle Commuter and Parking Expansion Act of 2007”.

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official record. Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. April Hawkins-Mason at (202) 724-8195, or at ahawkinsmason@dccouncil.us, before 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2010. Witnesses should bring 16 copies of their testimony to the hearing. Individuals will be permitted 3 minutes for oral presentation; individuals representing organizations or groups, 5 minutes.

If you are unable to testify at the public hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be submitted to Ms. April Hawkins-Mason, Committee on Public Works and Transportation, Room 116, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2010.