Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC)

WELCOME!

Welcome to the City of Springfield’s Bicycle Advisory Council information page. Here you will find highlights about our volunteer efforts to make Springfield a more bike-friendly community. This page contains helpful information for you, your neighborhood, and workplace related to cycling in the City of Springfield. If you are as passionate about the topic as we are, you can also find our meeting schedule located at the bottom of the page. All meetings are open to the public. If you have questions about the Bicycle Advisory Council, please contact the City’s Office of Public Works at 217.789.2255.


Mission & Responsibilities

  • Advise the Mayor and the Office of Public Works on bicycle issues.
  • Analyze routing operation and safety of utilizing bicycles for transportation purposes.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations for the development of a master plan for bicycling including on-street and off-street paths and lanes; signed shared roadways; bicycle racks; and signage and signalization.
  • Develop education and public outreach programs on bicycle issues.
  • Work with the City to develop strategies that help make routes safer for children to bicycle to school and increase the number of children who choose to bicycle.
  • Assist the City in the development of bicycle infrastructure within the community.
  • Assist the City to coordinate routes and trails as appropriate through the Springfield Area Transportation Study (SATS) and other cooperative efforts.

Upcoming Events

Capital City Century

The Capital City Century

The Capital City Century, September 14, 2024, Sherman Athletic Club

Welcome to the Capital City Century, presented by the Springfield Bicycle Club. 2024 marks the 52nd edition of this Central Illinois road ride. Mid-September is the perfect time to explore the low-trafficked roads, meet fellow cycling enthusiasts, and challenge yourself on our carefully curated routes. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, the Capital City Century has something for everyone. See you at the starting line!

Five distances to choose from — a 12-mile family ride, 20-mile, 40-mile, 62-mile and the classic 100-mile century

Learn more and sign up at: Registration is Open!

The Capital City Century is sponsored by: SCHEELS, Orthopedic Center of IL, MSF&W, Prairie State Bank & Trust, Stabb, WheelFast, BikeTek.

Capital City Century Website

Follow the Capital Century on Facebook.

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Recent Events

Springfield’s Earth Awareness Fair

In April of 2024, the Bike Advisory Council participated in the City of Springfield’s Earth Awareness Fair. Highlights from this year’s event included temporary bike lanes to make biking to the event more comfortable, and a bike valet station so riders could safely lock up their bikes and enjoy all that the Earth Awareness Fair had to offer. We filled the valet station and overall it was a terrific event. Check out some of the photos and we hope to see you at the next upcoming event!

See this years flyer!

Photo 1

Temporary Bike Lane

Photo 2

Bike Valet

Photo 3

Suggestions from Bikers

Bike Resources and Maps

Scheduled Board Meetings

Meeting Date Location Attachments
4/14/2025 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
3/10/2025 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
2/10/2025 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
1/13/2025 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
12/9/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
10/14/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
9/9/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
8/12/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
7/8/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
6/10/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
5/13/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S 7th room 203
4/8/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
3/11/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
2/12/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
1/8/2024 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 203
12/11/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S 7th, Room 301
11/13/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S 7th, Room 301
10/9/2023 at 4:30 PM
9/11/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S 7th, Room 301
8/14/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S 7th, Room 301
7/10/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, 3rd Flr, City Council Conference Room
6/12/2023 at 4:30 PM City Council Chambers 300 S 7th St., 3rd Flr
5/8/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St., 3rd Flr, Council Conference Room
4/10/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th St., 3rd Flr, Council Conference Room
3/13/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
2/13/2023 at 4:30 PM Cancelled due to City Observed Holiday
1/9/2023 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
12/12/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
11/14/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Rom
10/10/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
9/12/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
8/8/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
7/11/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
6/13/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
5/9/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
4/11/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
3/14/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
2/14/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
1/10/2022 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
12/13/2021 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
11/8/2021 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
10/11/2021 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
9/13/2021 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 305 Conference Room
8/9/2021 at 4:30 PM Maldaners Restaurant
7/12/2021 at 4:30 PM 300 S. 7th, Room 210
6/14/2021 at 4:30 PM Via Zoom see Agenda
5/10/2021 at 4:30 PM Via Zoom see Agenda
4/12/2021 at 4:30 PM Via Zoom see Agenda
3/8/2021 at 4:30 PM Via Zoom see Agenda for Info
2/8/2021 at 4:30 PM Via Zoom see Agenda for Info.
1/11/2021 at 4:30 PM Via Zoom see Agenda for information
12/14/2020 at 4:30 PM Via Zoom see Agenda for information


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