What we’re about
Established in 1999, the Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee (RBAC) is a group of volunteers of all bicycling levels. As a committee, we make recommendations to the City of Rockville Mayor and City Council and staff on bicycling issues from policies to implementation to infrastructure to improving conditions for biking in the City.
As part of these goals RBAC volunteers lead group rides to showcase the infrastructure, connectivity and other cycling features such as parking, signage and bikeshare stations. Our rides are designed to show cyclists how navigate our City streets and how Rockville earned a bronze level for being a League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Bicycle-Friendly Community. With these community bike rides, we hope you discover the bikeable routes in and round the City and join us to help promote safe cycling in Rockville.
More about the RBAC can be found on the CIty’s website: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=327
There is a $5 per year membership to help pay for the cost of the Meetup and group liability insurance. Thanks for the support!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Let's honor the World Day of Remembrance with a Ride for Your LifeTwinbrook Metro, Rockville, MD
November 17 is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims:
https://worlddayofremembrance.org/To support this cause, join the 3rd annual Ride For Your Life 2024:
https://waba.org/blog/2024/10/ride-for-your-life-2024/Dan Langenkamp, working together with WABA, has organized this ride to focus on raising public awareness of the many traffic victims in the DC metro area including his wife Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, who was killed in 2022 while riding her bike. Register online here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-for-your-life-2024-tickets-1033704186047We will ride about 9 miles from the Twinbrook Metro Station (West side Metro entrance, on the Chapman Avenue side) to Wood Acres Elementary School. Here we will join with many others for the ride to the Lincoln Memorial. The total mileage from Twinbrook to the Lincoln Memorial will be about 18 miles.
After the rally, you will have the option of taking the Metro back to Twinbrook or we can ride back together.
We will be leaving sharply at 8:30 am from the Twinbrook Metro.
- Monthly MeetingsLink visible for attendees
The Rockville Bike Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Are you a bike enthusiast?
Are you interested in the bikeways in Rockville?
Would you like to see more trails or bike lanes?
Would you like to make a difference on how the bikeways are maintained?Then join RBAC!
Since its creation, our volunteer committee has held regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year, carried out its mandated tasks, and has become an important and valuable resource to the City on bicycling issues. The active participation of the RBAC is vital to Rockville's continued success in implementing the Bikeway Master Plan Update and in improving conditions for bicycling in the City.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D67FY8yFuU8&list=UUcfUJA6KhJVfIXr54S9us3Q
In 2019, the Rockville Mayor and City Council adopted a complete streets policy (to provide facilities that serve all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and motorists) and in 2018 they adopted a Vision Zero resolution (to reduce traffic-related deaths to zero by 2030). RBAC members are working with the City to help with these goals and serve as liaisons to interested residents.
RBAC's Mission (http://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=327):
The committee's mandate for action includes the following tasks:•Assist in the development of the City's bicycle and pedestrian specific policies, as well as other policies that affect the conditions for bicycling in the City;
•Oversee the implementation of the City’s Bikeway Master Plan Update and report progress toward completion to the Mayor and City Council;
•Review current and proposed CIP projects to ensure bicycle needs are incorporated into design and construction when appropriate; and
•Deliver updates on the needs and desires of bicyclists in the community, with recommendations for action to the Mayor and City Council.
Join us to share your thoughts and feedback.
- Rockville Holiday Bike PartyRockville Memorial Library, Rockville, MD
We had so much fun with our first one; let's do it again! It'll be the holiday season so we'll do a lights tour of West Rockville. Make sure to be all lit up! This will be a PARTY so bring music, streamers, and be festive. We will be riding past the Mayor's house so let's make sure she knows there's a party passing her house! We will explore the beautiful bike lanes and routes in our city while enjoying a fun bike ride with fellow cycling enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cyclist, this group ride is suitable for all levels of riders.
On this ride, we will explore routes and neighborhood streets at a casual, fun pace. We will be showcasing the importance of building community through cycling. Our experienced leaders will guide the group and provide tips on safe biking practices. We will be riding as it is getting dark, so be sure your bike has front white light and a back red light.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for cycling fun. Join us for a memorable 4 mile ride and learn about the ongoing efforts of the RBAC in promoting bike-friendly initiatives in our city. We may be making some surprise pit-stops along the way too. All ages are welcomed. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Let's pedal our way to a healthier, happier Rockville!
READ THE FINE PRINT, PLEASE:
• Bicycling involves inherent risks and requires that participants be in proper physical condition. When you RSVP "yes" to a Bike Rockville event, that RSVP is your digital signature attesting that you have read, understood, and agreed to the group's Liability Waiver and Release, located here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BocKiaMJwba62c7b583CoOxIYamFiaWN/view?usp=sharing
• HELMETS ARE REQUIRED for all riders on every ride.
• We strongly recommend you bring a water bottle, spare tube, cell phone, ID card, and cash or credit card for emergencies.
• Rain at start cancels the ride; Wet pavement does not.
