Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

Purpose

The purpose of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission is to:

1. Provide advice and recommend strategies to the City Council to encourage and foster bicycling and pedestrian opportunities, and to consider access issues in the city.
2. Promote bicyclist and pedestrian education programs in the school systems and disseminate safety information to the public at large.
3. Review and make recommendations regarding implementation of the Wheaton Bicycle Plan, September 2011, as amended.
4. Establish and maintain an information network with those agencies, individuals, and organizations within the city that advocate bicycling and walking and promote the sharing of resources among them. 

Meetings

The Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission generally meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall. All meetings are open to residents. You are welcome to attend, share your thoughts, or observe to see if you would like to apply for a position. For up-to-date information regarding all of the City’s Boards and Commissions meeting dates, times, and locations, please see the City Calendar.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

This commission consists of no fewer than 7 and no more than 13 members.

• Co-Chair/Communications - Robert Van Valzah
• Michelle Dunlap
• Rita Nathanson
• Bill Nieman
• Laurel Salvador
• George Schmidt III
• Richard Tampier

Current Vacant Positions: 0
Available Positions: up to 6

Group Rides & Walks

The Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission hosts group rides and walks for the community to join. See the schedule for this year:

2025 Group Rides & Events

• As the weather warms up, we encourage everyone to get out and go on their own walk to explore the Andy Warhol Fire Hydrants in Wheaton.
• If you encounter problems biking or walking in Wheaton due to potholes or damaged sidewalks, please reach out to the city with a Service Request.
• If you're 50 or older, check out the Pedal Pushers.

Bike Ride Waiver Form

For more information on biking in DuPage County, please visit www.dupageco.org/bikeways

The recording of Wheaton Public Library’s Biking Adventures presentation featuring the Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission is available on the Library’s YouTube page. 

Bike Routes

Use these routes to bike from anywhere in Wheaton to downtown:

• Northeast 
• Northwest 
• Southeast
• Southwest