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What is the Bicycle Advisory Committee?

The Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) was created with the purpose of helping the University of Tennessee reach the status of a “Bicycle Friendly University.” The Bicycle Friendly University program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff, and faculty. This committee is a focal place for input from staff, faculty, and students in order to make the University of Tennessee a “Bicycle Friendly University”.

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville was officially recognized as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University℠ by the League of American Bicyclists in the fall of 2022. We would like to thank the faculty, staff, and students that have worked tirelessly to make this designation possible. UTK joins an elite group of 221 colleges and universities in 47 states and the District of Columbia that are taking action to address the health and environmental challenges facing America by creating campuses more welcoming to people who bike. Read more about what this means for UTK here!

 

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                                Why it’s necessary:

Students and faculty are more likely to bike where they are welcomed and accommodated, as it is safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable. By encouraging more people to ride bicycles the university can save money, reduce emissions, and improve the health of the participants. For example, with fewer short-distance car trips made by students, The University will not only lower emissions and traffic congestion but will also save money and space through a decreased demand for vehicular parking.

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Get involved with us!

The BAC typically meets once a month for about an hour. For 2025, our meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3-4pm on zoom: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/87061540609. If you have any input, we would love to hear from you at the monthly meeting. However, if you can’t attend, please email any suggestions to our current Chairperson, Jay Price, at jayprice@utk.edu. Additionally, if you would like to join the BAC, you can email Jay Price for more information.

Below are the names of the current members. We are always open for more folks to join because in order for this committee to be successful we need community involvement and suggestions from cyclists throughout Knoxville.

Avah Cherry- Student, president of UT Cycling Club

Bailey Pauley- Student, cyclist, UT Compost Facility

Ben Gouffon- AmeriCorps member, UT Office of Sustainability

Bethany Morris- Landscape Architect, UT Facilities Services

Carson Davis- Student, cyclist

Chris Cherry- Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Cody Gentry- Vision Zero Coordinator, City of Knoxville

Eugene Fitzhugh- Professor, Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sports Studies

Evie Andrus- Graduate Student Senate Rep

Grayson Whitlock- Student, cyclist

Jay Price- BAC Chairperson, Sustainability Manager, UT Office of Sustainability

Jon Livengood- Transportation Engineering Division, City of Knoxville

Jonah Bird- Multimodal Transportation Planner, Transportation Planning Org

Josh Elder- Outdoor Rec Coordinator, UT Outdoor Pursuits

Julie Elfin- Program and Events Coordinator, Bike Walk Knoxville

Laura Bryant- Deputy Coordinator, UT Office of Title IX

Makenna Reilly- Student, UT Bike Shop employee

Marta Faust- Lecturer, Art History

Matt McMillan- Tailgating for a Cause

Matthew Carr- Student, UT Cycling Club & Bike Shop employee

McKenna Robinson- Community Relations Unit, UTPD

Moira Bindner- Communications and Customer Svc Manager, UT Parking and Transportation Services

Monica Black- Professor, History

Paul Laudeman- Kickstand

Rodney Combs- Asst Director, UT Housing Maintenance

Salvador Bartera- Assistant Professor, Classics

Sophia Etienne- Executive Director, Two Bikes

Spencer Settlemier- Student, Velotric E-Bike Ambassador

Ted Murphy- Campus Landscape Architect, UT Facilities Services

Will Wallentine- PhD Candidate, Microbiology