The Des Plaines Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Welcome to DPBPAC

Founded in 2013, Des Plaines Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee are a group of citizens promoting safe bike and pedestrian access by raising awareness and community support for safe street and path improvements.

2019 Goals and Initiatives

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• News on the Forest Preserve District’s study on how to route the River Trail around a problematic rail crossing on trail north of Golf Rd.

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• Report on meeting with the Park District about our involvement to get a pedestrian bridge across Weller Creek in Cumberland Park. 

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• Continued talks of safe passage options for Ped/Bikes under NWHwy 'S' Curve bridge.

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• Partnered with Active Transportation Alliance's, Friends of the Forest to care for, create, and improve upon natural trail systems.