“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.
Bicycle Advisory Committee - New Meeting Location Please note that the Bicycle Advisory Committee is meeting at a new location beginning February 2, 2010.
The February meeting is scheduled to take place at 7 PM at the Hollywood Neighborhood City Hall Community Room, 6501 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
To confirm future meeting locations please contact BAC Chairman Glenn Bailey.
Bicycle Plan Update The City of Los Angeles has completed the comment period on the new draft Bicycle Plan as of until January 8th, 2010.
A revised Draft Bicycle Plan is anticipated to be released in late February 2010;
followed by two public hearings on behalf of the City Planning Commission and a public meeting in the spring to act on the revised plan.
Following the City Planning Commission's action, two City Council committees will act on the City Planning Commission's recommendation for the Bicycle Plan:
the Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM) and the Transportation Committee. Their recommendations will then be considered by the full City Council.
Please click on the link to review the draft plan and maps: www.labikeplan.org
