Bike
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TEMPORARY SERVICE REDUCTION EFFECTIVE 03.27.20
Rider Alert
Highway 101
Highway 126
East County
Channel Islands
RIDER ALERT – DELAYS AND STOP CLOSURES
Coastal Express
Chapala and Figueroa
Cottage Hospital
REGIONAL BIKE MAP
Class 1
Path is separate from automobile traffic
Class 2
On-street painted bike lane
Class 3
On-street bike route designated by signs
CYCLE CALIFORNIA COAST
Visit Cycle California Coast to find out about great rides along the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Detailed route information and tips from local riders will help you enjoy a great cycling destination.
VCTC BIKEWAYS APP
Local transit operators throughout Ventura County provide community-based fixed-route and dial-a-ride services. Click on the website link or call the number listed for information about routes, fares, and schedules.
VCTC BIKEWAYS IPHONE APP
VCTC BIKEWAYS ANDROID APP
REQUEST BIKE PATH MAINTENANCE
Use the table below to report maintenance issues on local roads, highways and bike trails, including problems such as potholes, debris, protruding branches, missing signs, or other issues affecting safety.
JURISDICTION
COUNTY OF VENTURA
805.672.2073
Use the phone number only for issues with the Ojai Valley Trail north of Foster Park and the online form for all other requests.
CITY OF VENTURA
805.654.7769
Includes the Ventura River Trail south of Foster Park. To submit a request online, follow the link then click on “Transportation” then “Bike and Pedestrian”. The phone number is for the Traffic/Bicycle Hotline.
CITY OF CARPINTERIA
805.880.3402
Report all issues to Public Works Director/City Engineer, Charlie Ebeling.
[email protected]
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
805.568.3576
All bike or moped related issues
Matt Dobberteen
[email protected]
In case Matt is away
Main Office: [email protected]
805.568.3000
SAFETY TIPS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov) provides valuable information about bicycle safety for both children and adults. The NHTSA has identified several keys to operating a bicycle safely, including:
• Wear a helmet.
• Be predictable.
• Share the road.
• Ride a bike that fits you.
• Be visible.
• Stay focused and alert.
• Follow the rules of the road.
• Plan your route.
Download the NHTSA’s flyer Bike Safety for more information.