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“The only regret I have in my life is never learning to ride a bicycle.” - Helen Hayes |
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Bicycling Resources Resources and Organizations of interest to cyclists Government Agencies and Contacts Local Government City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation Bicycle Program
100 S. Main St., 9th Floor, Los Angeles CA 90012 213-972-4962 Online at LADOT Bicycle Program City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Department
200 N. Main St., Room 1330, Los Angeles CA 90012 Online at LA Parks & Recreation City of Los Angeles Police Department
150 North Los Angeles St., Los Angeles CA 90012 Online at LA Police Department Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
550 S. Main St., Orange CA 92863-1584 714-560-OCTA Online at OCTA State Government Agencies & Contacts California Air Resources Board (ARB)
1001 "I" Street, Sacramento CA 95812 800-363-7664 Online at ARB California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
P.O. Box 942873, Sacramento CA 94273-0001 916-654-5266 Online at CalTrans CalTrans Bicycle Facilities Unit
1120 N Street, Mail Stop 1, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-653-2750 Online at CalTrans Bicycle Facilities Unit CalTrans District 7 Office
120 S. Spring St., Los Angeles CA 90012 213-897-3656 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
818 W. 7th St., Los Angeles CA 90017-3127 213-236-1800 Online at SCAG South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA 91765 Online at AQMD Federal Government Agencies & Contacts Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington D.C. 20590 202-366-5007 Online at FHA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington D.C. 20590 Online at NHTSA United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington D.C. 20590 Online at USDOT Advocacy Organizations Local Advocacy Organizations Bicycle Commuter Coalition of the Inland Empire
P.O. Box 1523, San Bernadino CA 92401 Bicycle advocacy for the Inland Empire Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.)
4734 Eagle Rock Blvd. #1001,Los Angeles, California 90041 323-478-0060
Online at C.I.C.L.E. A not-for-profit group, based in Los Angeles that seeks to promote the bicycle as a viable and sustainable transportation choice. Concerned Off-Road Bicyclist Association (CORBA)
P.O. Box 784, Woodland Hills CA 91365-0784 Online at CORBA A group that advocates for mountain biker interests in the Santa Monica Mountains. They build and maintain trails, hold mountain biking skills classes, and sponsor youth programs. Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC)
634 S. Spring Street, #821, Los Angeles CA 90014 213-629-2142 Online at LACBC Representing the Los Angeles area, working to improve road conditions, encourage bicycle commuting, and promote safety programs. Helping to assure that bicycling is a part of an integrating transportation plan throughout the Los Angeles area. Orange County Bicycle Coalition (OCBC)
630 South Glassell Street #100, Orange CA 92866 714-288-9130 Online at OCBC Bicycle advocacy group for Orange County. San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC)
P.O. Box 34544, San Diego CA 92163 619-685-7742 Online at SDCBC Bicycle advocacy group for San Diego County. Ventura County Bicycle Coalition (VCBC)
1437-F S. Victoria Ave. PMB 332, Ventura CA 93003-6558 805-932-1302 Online at VCBC Representing the Ventura County area, this group has information on local bicycle concerns and activities. State Advocacy Organizations California Bicycle Coalition
P.O. Box 162848, Sacramento CA 95816-2848 Statewide advocacy organization has information on bicycle commuting, vehicle codes, bicycle legislation, California Bike Commute Week, and more. Online at calbike California Association of Bicycling
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California's bicycle clubs organized to protect bicyclists' interests statewide and to encourage, maintain, and improve bicycling conditions. Online at CABO California Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC)
1120 N Street, Sacramento CA 95814 916-653-0036 Advisor to Caltrans on bicycle issues. California Bike to Work Day
P.O. Box 1446, Poway CA 92074 619-679-1027 Online at Bike to Work A project that advocates increased bicycle use, access, safety and education by promoting the bicycle as an everyday means of transportation and recreation. STPP California Women's Mountain Bike and Tea Society (WOMBATS)
P.O. Box 757, Fairfax, CA 94978 805-932-1302 Online at WOMBATS This group encourages girls and women to try cycling. Enhance awareness of bicycles as a mode of transportation. National Advocacy Organizations Adventure Cycling Association
150 East Pine Street, Missoula MT 59807 800-755-2453 Online at Adventure Cycling Promotes bicycle touring and continuous bicycle routes throughout the United States. Has maps available and offers rides nationwide. American Youth Hostels
733 15th St. NW #840, Washington, DC, 20005 Online at American Youth Hostels A valuable resource for travel information. Bicycle Ride Directors Association of America (BRDAA)
755 North Leafwood Court, Brea CA 92821 562-690-9693 Online at BRDAA Discusses ways to improve rides, insurance, and tour calendars. League of American Bicyclist
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 401, Washington D.C. 20006-2802 202-822-1333 Online at LAB Organization protects the rights and promotes the interests of bicyclists; promotes safety, and information on national and local bicycle activities and programs. National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA)
777 W. 9th, Suite 0, Costa Mesa CA 92627 Online at NBDA Represents a trade group for independent bicycle dealers. Site offers bike shop information, and newsletter. National Center for Bicycling & Walking
1506 21st Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington D.C. 20036 202-463-6622 Online at Bicycling & Walking A national advocacy organization, they work with Congress, and USDOT. They put on an annual Pro Bike conference. Their web site has resources and information on bicycle transportation nationwide. Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
c/o Highway safety Research Center University of North Carolina, 730 Airport Rd., Chapel Hill NC 27599-3430 877-WALKBIKE Online at Walk & Bike Working with DOT to connect communities with information to create safe places for walking and bicycling. Rails to Trails Conservancy
1100 17th Street, 10th Floor, NW, Washington D.C. 20036 202-331-9696 California Office 26 O'Farrell Street, Suite 400, San Francisco CA 94108 415-397-2220 Online at Rails to Trails They work to convert abandoned railways into public trails. Looking to create more urban greenways through the nation. United States Cycling Federation and National Off-Road Bicycling Association
One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 719-578-4596 Online at USA Cycling Promotes and governs different disciplines of the sport of cycling. International Advocacy Organizations Canadian Cycling Association
1600 James Naismith Dr., Gloucester, Ontario K1B 5N4 Canada Online at Canadian Cycling Promotes, organizes and represents cycling in Canada. European Cyclists Federation
Online at European Cyclists Represent 29 countries in Europe. They promote bicycle transportation and bicycle planning for the future. Fietersbond
Postbus 2828, 3500 GV Utrecht, Netherlands Online at Fietersbond Campaigns for better bicycling conditions in the Netherlands. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy Online at ITDP International Bicycle Fund
4887 Columbia Dr. South #R, Seattle, WA 98108-1919 206-628-9314 Online at iBike.org Promotes sustainable transit, non-motorized urban planning and bicycle safety education. Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP)
115 West 30th St., 12th Floor, Suite 1205, New York NY 10001 212-629-8001 Online at They promote environmentally sustainable equitable transportation worldwide. International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)
1121 Broadway, Suite 203, Boulder CO 80306 888-442-4622 Online at IMBA The mission of IMBA is to promote mountain bicycling opportunities that are environmentally and socially responsible. International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA)
28 East Ostend Street, Baltimore MD 21230 410-685-2220 Online at IPMBA A non-profit educational organization providing resources, networking, training for public safety cyclists. Sustrans, Routes for People
Freepost BS7739, Bristol BS1 4BR, U.K. Online at Sustrans Organization promotes projects that encourage people to cycle, walk, and use public transportation in order to reduce motor traffic. Velo Quebec, La Route verte
1251, rue Rachel Est, Montreal, Quebec Canada H2J2J9 Online at Velo Quebec A collaboration with the Government of Quebec and regional partners to develop pathways for recreational and tourism bicycles and regional maps. Online Periodicals |
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