Active Transportation Advisory Committee

What is the Active Transportation Advisory Committee?

The University of Mississippi Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) exists to plan and support alternative transportation initiatives at Ole Miss. The committee will work to foster a culture of safe biking at the University through supporting improvements in the realms of engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation and planning.

Who is on the committee?

The committee is composed of faculty, staff, and students who ride to and around campus on a regular basis and are knowledgeable about the fields of biking and bicycle infrastructure. The committee will work with many departments on campus in an advisory capacity on active transportation-related issues at the University, including the following departments and groups:

• Department of Parking & Transportation
• Department of Facilities Planning
• RebelWell
• University Police and Campus Safety
• Physical Plant Department

Other Responsibilities of ATAC

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will also be responsible for keeping the Bicycle Friendly University application current; advise relevant department on issues related to and affected by bikes and bicyclists on campus; and review policies, programs, and procedures related to and that will affect bikes and bicyclists.