Students: Your Ideas Could Shape How Virginia Beach Moves

The ATAC is seeking student members to help build out the future of biking and trails in VB. Past student members have earned full college scholarships from their work with the committee!

Apply Now

The Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee (BTAC) was established by City Council in October 2004. It was renamed the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) in June 2022. 

"Active Transportation" includes walking, biking, using small-wheeled transport such as skates or scooters, wheelchair travel, and human-powered watercraft transportation such as canoeing and kayaking.

Mission Statement

The mission of this committee is to:

  • Serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council with respect to the implementation of the Active Transportation Plan.

  • Coordinate the timely construction of active transportation facilities and traits in accordance with the plan’s priorities.

  • Promote a balanced approach between and among various users' interests.

  • Provide a forum for continued resident input in the planning and programming of future active transportation facilities.

  • About Us
    • Careers & Opportunities Parks & Recreation Career Paths Planning, Design & Development Active Transportation Plan Bay Colony Park Bow Creek Stormwater Project Great Neck Recreation Center Modernization Level Green Park Improvements Outdoors Plan Playground Improvements Rudee Park Seatack Park Improvements Stumpy Lake Master Plan Thalia Creek Greenway Project Violet Bank Trail Virginia Beach Trail RFP Pickleball Facility Department History Subscribe to Parks & Rec Contact Information Parks & Recreation Foundation About Us What the Foundation Does FLOW Bike Buddies Students on the Swim Bench Buddies Community Care Fund Tree Buddies Parks Plus Donate Active Transportation Advisory Committee Open Space Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Commission