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 (4+)
See all- Bike Month Kick-off Ride111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD
May is National Bike Month... so let's kick off the 2025 riding season with this casual, family-friendly, 6-mile loop. Join us to discover Rockville's diverse bicycling infrastructure -- including paths, bridges, and tunnels you probably never knew existed.
We will be riding on shared-use paths and quiet residential streets. Please come with your bike in proper working condition. Before arriving, please pump up your tires, check your brakes, lube your chain, and take your bike for a test spin.
Elected and appointed Rockville city officials will be formally invited to ride also. We will meet in the parking lot of Rockville City Hall.
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. - Just FYI: National Bike & Roll to School DayNeeds location
This is not an official meetup nor a bike ride but an informational announcement.
RBAC members have volunteered to coordinate this annual event at local schools. We look forward to seeing the photos!
More information at: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
See which schools are participating: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration/whosbiking.php?sid=MD&cntyid=MONTGOMERY%20COUNTY - 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.
- Just FYI: Bike to Work DayNeeds location
This is NOT an official meetup but an announcement!
Registration is now open for Bike to Work Day 2025!
Join thousands of commuters in the DC Metro area who choose to celebrate spring by biking to work on Thursday, May 15. Even if you are working remotely, bike to the closest pitstop before you start your day.Register for one of the Rockville pitstops for Bike to Work Day 2025!
One pitstop is at Town Center on Maryland Ave
(www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/rockville-town-square)
and one in Fallsgrove at the Thomas Farm Community Center (https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/rockville-fallsgrove)Each pit stop will provide registered attendees with free t-shirts, refreshments, and chances to win great prizes. Please be sure to register with your pit stop location to be eligible for the free t-shirts and prize raffles.
To find out more information and to register, go to www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/register
Feel free to coordinate riding together to a pitstop if your routes are similar. We would love to see your photos!
