(July 26, 2022 New Release) 

BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Overview

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was formed as a part of creating and implementing the 2003 CityTrails program. BPAC members have been actively involved in discussions that impact the City’s built environment and transportation system.

The BPAC members are made up of engaged citizens, business owners, and organizational partners that lead educational programs and events based on walking and bicycling, supporting many City goals and initiatives including Complete Streets.

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.

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For agendas and information, please contact Lucas Cruse, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator at lucas.cruse@stpete.org.

From the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Website

The Florida Chiefs and Sheriffs, Florida Department of Transportation, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Florida legislators have worked in conjunction with concerned citizens and organizations to develop Florida's Purple Alert Plan.

The Florida Purple Alert is used to assist in the location of missing adults suffering from a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related disorder; an intellectual disability or a developmental disability; a brain injury; other physical, mental or emotional disabilities that are not related to substance abuse; or a combination of any of these and whose disappearance poses a credible threat of immediate danger or seriously bodily harm. Purple Alerts engage the public in the search for the missing person and provide a standardized and coordinated community response.
For more information please visit the FDLE Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse website or contact us by phone at 1-888-356-4774.

Sign-up to receive email or text alerts when a Purple Alert is activated.

As presented in the April 26, 2022 General Membership Meeting by Mr. Derek Kilborn, Manager of Urban Planning and Historic Preservation. 

GPPCA_StPete_2050_Plan.pdf

The developer who bought Coquina Key Plaza also bought a vacant parcel between 6th St S and Dr MLK Jr St S, in the Lake Maggiore area. These purchases represent the first major developments in decades within southernmost St. Petersburg, outside of the Skyway Marina District. Click the photo to read more. 

For anyone who has lived in Saint Petersburg for the past five to ten years, the issue of stormwater run off, spillage and the aging infrastructure has been an festering issue that has plagued the city under several Administrations. 

GPPCA is engaged to ensure citizens are informed on the latest developments regarding the city's remediation plans. This document gives insight into what is next in addressing the stormwater plan. 

City_of_St_Pete_Stormwater Master Plan_CONA Presentation.pdf

Dates for 2021 public meetings are as follows:

City Presentations for Public

• December 06, 2021 : Section 1 (Districts 1&8)

• December 07, 2021 : Section 2 (Districts 5&7)

• December 13, 2021 : Section 3 (Districts 4&6)

• December 14, 2021 : Section 4 (Districts 2&3)

Public Outreach November 2021

• Notice in utility bill

• Announce See Click Fix flooding

• Reporting App on Stormwater website Committee of the Whole January 2022

• Update Council on feedback and Level of Service

• Provide recommendations for Code and Ordinance Update 

Here are two documents associated with the latest proposed zoning plans that are intended to increase access to affordable housing. These proposals affect neighborhoods throughout the entire city. 

Pending Proposal: Pending City Proposals Affecting Neighborhood Zoning (1021B) - Copy.pdf

Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) Letter to City Council: City Council letter 20211016 (1).pdf

All homeowners are expected to be 'good neighbors' and comply with all City Codes. Her is a link to some of the more common codes compliance concerns residents may want to know more about. Let's keep Greater Pinellas Point livable, beautiful and friendly! 

GPPCA is once again proud to have been awarded funds from the St. Petersburg Police Department Forfeiture Grant Program, 2020. The funds have traditionally been used to host in-person youth summits. With COVID-19, the Association pivoted to sponsoring at-needs pantries maintained by schools within Greater Pinellas Point.

On Monday, August 23, GPPCA President Barbara Ellis (third from left), Vice President Stephen Waters (fourth from left), and Director and project manager Danny E. White (second from left), delivered backpacks stuffed with essential supplies to Lakewood High School (Florida) Principal Erin Savage. The school has a robust at-need student pantry that serves deserving scholars. Go Spartans!

Click the photo for more detailed eligibility information. Spread the word!