“The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart.”
- Iris Murdoch, The Red and the Green
Welcome to the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation Bicycle Information Web Site.
The purpose of the LADOT Bicycle Homepage is to provide bicycle information to the constituents of the City of Los Angeles.
With a primary emphasis on the use of bicycles for commuting and utilitarian purposes, the page will provide information on bicycle facilities,
the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee, bikeway maintenance as well as safety information,
bicycling and the law and other sources of information on bicycling as a commuting option.
Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting - Tuesday, April 5 - 7PM Click here for Agenda.
CicLAviais back in 2011! On Sundays April 10, July 10, and October 9.
Bicycle Plan Update The City of Los Angeles has adopted the 2010 Bicycle Plan. The Plan, details, and the project reports are available at
www.labikeplan.org.
Give Me 3 - Bike Safety Campaign Mayor Villaraigosa unveiled the Give Me 3 campaign to alert motorists to the minimum passing distance needed to pass bicyclists.
Senator Lowenthal has introduced a bill in the California legislature to codify the 3' requirement.
To download the artwork and print your own poster click here.
Bicycle Advisory Committee The Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets the first Tuesday of every even month (February, April, etc.) at 7 PM at the Hollywood Neighborhood City Hall Community Room, 6501 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
The BAC Advocacy and Education; Bikeways; and Planning subcommittees meet during the odd months (January, March, etc.) at various locations.
Committee agendas will be linked to this notice as they are provided by the committee.