San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare

This directory is for your convenience in contacting officials, organizations, and individuals interested in improving bicycling and walking in San Luis Obispo County and around the world.

Government Agencies

Office of the Governor Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger can be contacted by email, or at the State Capitol Building -
Sacramento, CA 95814; Phone: (916) 445-2841, Fax: (916) 445-4633.

US Department of Transportation Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Promotes bicycle and pedestrian transportation accessibility,
use, and safety. Here you will find many useful resources for state and local government program managers and practitioners.

Air Pollution Control District The APCD supports non-motorized transportation as part of their mission to help reduce
pollution and clear the air in San Luis Obispo County . The local office can be reached at (805) 781-5912.

California Department of Transportation Caltrans manages more than 45,000 miles of California's highway and freeway
lanes all over the state of California. You can submit a maintenance service request for these facilities online. The
Bicycle Facilities Unit acts as the Department's bicycle advocate to improve safety and convenience for bicyclists.
The unit provides policy, funding, planning and technical expertise in bicycle transportation in consultation with federal,
state, and local transportation agencies, Caltrans headquarters and District staff, legislative staff, and the public.

San Luis Obispo Council of Governments The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) addresses issues of
mutual concern among local agencies within the San Luis Obispo Region. The agency serves as a forum for transportation
planning and area wide issues, preparing regional plans and programs.

San Luis Obispo County The County’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meets quarterly to promote the expanded use of bicycle
transportation by providing input to the Board of Supervisors on the County Bikeways Plan, policies and programs related to
bicycling in the Circulation Element of the County General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, and the Bikeways Element of the Regional
Transportation Plan. The primary staff contact is Michelle Olmsted, who can be reached at (805) 788-2830.

City of Arroyo Grande The biggest force behind bikes and bike lanes is the Community Development Director, Rob Strong,
who can be reached at (805) 473-5420. The council is also very supportive, particularly Councilmember Jim Guthrie.

City of Atascadero The City’s transportation program is managed by Valerie Humphrey, who can be reached at (805) 461-5000.

City of Morro Bay The City Engineer, Rob Livick , is responsible for City City ’s bicycle improvements. He can be reached

at 772-6569.

City of Paso Robles Community Development Director Ron Whisenand is a dedicated cyclist, and is interested in improvements
to make Paso Robles more bicycle friendly. He can be reached at (805) 237-3970.

City of Pismo Beach The Planning Department is handling the bike path information for the City, including following the General
Plan. Please contact Scot Graham, or call him at (805) 773-4658.

City of San Luis Obispo The City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meets quarterly to provide oversight and policy direction

on matters related to bicycle transportation, including bike lanes and paths, and various programs to promote and support

bicycle transportation. The primary staff contact is Peggy Mandeville, Principal Transportation Planner, who can be reached

Bicycle Kitchen The kitchen is a repository of bicycle tools, parts and knowledge available to the community to draw upon at no or very low cost. Tutorials, building bicycles for kids, swap meets - all possibilities.

Cal Poly Bike Area The ASI Craft Center Bike Room is equipped with five bike stations. Each bike station has its own cabinet of basic tools. Specialty tools are also available including a headset press, a fork alighnment gauge, and every other tool you would ever possibly need. The quarter pass includes full access to the room and all tools. The Bike Room can also provide service repair for your bike. For more information please call 756.1266.

Bike Month (Commuter Bike Challenge, over 20 bike related events provided by Rideshare)

o Avila Beach Avila Lighthouse Suites - 550 Front Street , Avila Beach CA 93424- (805) 773-0296

o Avila Beach Sycamore Mineral Springs & Resort - 1215 Avila Beach Dr. , Avila Beach CA 93424- (805) 773-0296

o Pismo Beach 640 Dolliver Street, Suite A, Pismo Beach CA 93449 - (805) 773-0296

o Pismo Beach Pismo Lighthouse Suites - 2411 Price Street , Pismo Beach CA 93449- (805) 773-0296

o Shell Beach Cliffs Resort - 2757 Shell Beach Road , Shell Beach CA 93449- (805) 773-0296

Bicycling Standards & Planning

California Department of Transportation Mainheadquarters of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) site that contains mostly roadway information.

California Vehicle Code California Vehicle Code sections 21200-21212, pertaining to bicycling. Find out just what's legal and what's not in our state.

California Highway Design Manual Chapter 1000 from the Design Manual has information of designing bicycle facilities. Last revision was 11/1/01.

Traffic Solutions Santa BarbaraCounty Traffic Solutions works is working on promoting alternatives to driving alone in the south beach area. Click on their section on bicycle commuting.

Online Periodicals About Bicycling

Bicycling The biggest bicycling publication in the world has lots of information about everything. Includes specifications and comparisons on all US production bikes.

National Organizations

America Bikes America Bikes is a collaborative effort of leaders of the bicycle community to advocate for positive outcomes for bicycling in the next federal transportation funding bill.

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals APBP members are employees of all levels of government, consulting firmsand non-profits who work in the engineering, planning, landscape architecture, police, safety, health and promotion fields and specialize in improving conditions for bicycling and walking.

Adventure Cycling Association (ACA) The County’s largest organization of recreational cyclists, with 44,000 members. They support their members' use of bicycles for exploration, discovery, and adventure.

American Trails This national, nonprofit organization works on behalf of all trail interests. American Trails' members want to create and protect

America

's network of interconnected trails. This website provides information on trails in all states.

BikeCal They list bike rides offered by many Northern and Southern California cycling clubs, up-coming centuries, thoughtful

Bicycle Clubs in the U.S.A. This site lists many bicycle clubs and other interesting cycling links in the U.S.

Bicycle-Rides.com has a comprehensive list of bicycle events, shops, and clubs throughout the continental U.S.

California Bicycle Coalition The California Bicycle Coalition is a non-profit education and lobbying organization working to improve bicycling conditions throughout the State of California . CBC advocates for increased bicycle use, access, safety and education.

Collegiate Cycling USA Cycling is a family of organizations that promotes and governs different disciplines of the sport to build the sport of bicycle racing, assist with athlete development and sustain international competitive excellence.

International Bicycle Fund A non-governmental, nonprofit organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and cycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational bicycle programs.

League of American Bicyclists (LAB) The national bicycle advocacy organization. The League of American Bicyclists was founded in 1880 as the League of American Wheelmen. It promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a more bicycle-friendly

America

. Membership includes 35,000 individuals, 450 recreational clubs, and 50 state
and local advocacy organizations. In partnership with the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition, the local LAB chapter is regularly provides bicycle safety and education classes.

National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) The mission of the NCBW is to help create bicycle-friendly and walkable
communities across North America by supporting the efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy This 13-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching

America

's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.

Safe Routes to School Community leaders, parents and schools across the

U.S.

are using Safe Routes to School programs to encourage and enable more children to safely walk and bike to school. The national, state and local websites provide information on how to start and sustain a Safe Routes to School program, case studies of successful programs as well as many other resources for training and technical assistance.

Surface Transportation Policy Project STPP is a nationwide coalition organized to promote state and national transportation reform to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity, and protect the environment. They regularly publish pedestrian and bicyclist-related safety reports.

Bicycling Life A web site promotion of cycling as a "normal" means of transportation for every day travel needs as well as

recreation and healthy exercise. The purpose of Bicycling Life is to promote bicycling by demonstrating that legal cycling

on streets, roads, and highways is safe, clean, healthy, enjoyable, economical, and beneficial to society, and to provide bike

riders with the information and encouragement they need to become vehicular cyclists.

BicyclingWorld brings cycling tours and biking trips from all over the world onto one website, making locating the perfect tour easy.

Pedaling.com has hundreds of self guided bike routes with maps, cue sheets and descriptions.

Contact Us

We hope you find this directory of links and resources helpful. If you know of other useful links, or have comments or suggestions, email jhill@rideshare.org.

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Touring & Cycling Contact Us

Government Agencies Local Organizations

Local Events Local Touring and Shops Bicycling Standards & Planning Bicycle commuting

Online Periodicals About Bicycling National Organizations

Touring & Cycling Contact Us

Local Events Local Touring and Shops

Bicycling Standards & Planning Bicycle commuting