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“The only regret I have in my life is never learning to ride a bicycle.” 

- Helen Hayes

Bicycling Resources

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

Metro
1-800-Commute
Online at Metro

Los Angeles County Public Works Department (LACPWD)
626-458-3940
Online at LACPWD

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

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Online at DMV

Regional Government Agencies & Contacts

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

Bicycle Kitchen
706 Heliotrope, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Online at Bicycle Kitchen
Non-profit, self-help, bicycle repair shop.

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 Organizations
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
1414 K Street, Suite 660, Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax: 916-447-8881
Online at STPP
A group that attempts to ensure that transportation policies and investments help conserve energy, protect the environment and make communities more livable.

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 Mondial
Online at Velo Mondial
Biannual bicycle conference for planners and campaigners.

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.

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