Most transportation trips in California are three miles or less, the perfect distance for a short bike ride. While bikes have been typically stashed in the garage for the last couple of generations, they appear to be making a strong comeback. More Californians are cycling than ever before.  Still, many others are discouraged from getting on a bike because of unsafe streets, inadequate facilities and a lack of respect from fellow motorists.

Local bicycle advocacy organizations are gaining in strength and numbers all across California. Together with the California Bicycle Coalition, bike advocates have gained a voice in the state capitol and have helped create new bike programs and bicycle-friendlier streets all across California in the last decade. Learn more about the California Bicycle Coalition and other local advocacy groups.

Several sources of funding have been made available for bicycle projects throughout the state. Whether it's the Safe Routes to School program, the Bicycle Transportation Account, TDA article 3, Transportation Enhancements or even the STIP, there are a myriad sources for bike funding available to California communities.