Bicycling and Rideshare Resources

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Bicycling and Rideshare Resources
Bike Hazards in the Road?
Phone numbers are area code (805) unless otherwise indicated.
Contact the following offices to report specific hazards and locations. In case of emergencies, call 911.
City of Buellton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-5177
City of Solvang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-5575, ext 228
City of Carpinteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684-5405 ext. 411
Santa Barbara County Roads (unincorporated areas)
Broken glass,
debris or foliage trimmed back. . . . . . . . . . . . 681-5678
City of Goleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 961-7570
City of Lompoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875-8021
City of Santa Barbara, Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564-5385
General road/bikeway suggestions. . . . . . . . . 568-3576
City of Santa Barbara,
Pothole Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 897-2630
State Highway System, Caltrans
(Hwy. 101, 246, 1, 154, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549-3318
or online at www.dot.ca.gov/maintform.html
City of Santa Maria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925-0951, ext 229
University of California, Santa Barbara. . . . . . . . . 893-8300
Transit and Rideshare Services
Traffic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 963-SAVE (7283)
Rideshare services and detailed transit info at
www.trafficsolutions.info
Santa Ynez Valley Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-5452
Amtrak (regional train service). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-872-7245
SMAT / Breeze (Santa Maria Valley). . . . . . . . . . . . . 928-5624
Clean Air Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-1902
(Santa Maria/Lompoc/SY Valley to Goleta/SB)
VISTA Coastal Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-438-1112
(Oxnard/Ventura to Carp/SB/Goleta)
Coastal Express Limited (Ventura to SB/Goleta). . . . 883-4276
Bike Locker Rental in Lompoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875-8266
COLT (City of Lompoc Transit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736-7666
Bike Parking and Locker Rental
in Santa Barbara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564-5656
Greyhound (regional bus service) . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-231-2222
MTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 963-3366
(serving Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Goleta)
Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . 925-2403
Bike Locker Rental in Santa Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . 963-SAVE
Bike Registration (by UCSB PD/CSO). . . . . . . . . . 893-2433
Contributing Bike Shops
1 Main Street Cycles . . . . . . . Santa Maria . . . . . . 922-5577
Regional Bike Clubs &
Organizations
2 Pedal Power Bicycles. . . . . . Santa Maria . . . . . . 349-2294
B4T9 Women’s Cycling Team. . . . . . . . . www.B4T9.com
3 Cycle Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Maria . . . . . . 347-1950
COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . coast-santabarbara.org
4 Central Coast Cyclery. . . . . . . . . Orcutt . . . . . . 934-2003
Echelon Santa Barbara. . . . www.echelonsantabarbara.org
5 Bicycle Connection. . . . . . . . . . Lompoc . . . . . . 736-4849
Goleta Valley Cycling Club. . . . . . . www.goletabike.org
6 Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop. . . . . . . . . . Solvang . . . . . . 688-6263
Lompoc Valley Bicycle Club . . . . . www.bikelompoc.com
7 Bicycle Bob’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goleta . . . . . . 685-6799
Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . 617-3255
www.sbbike.org
8 Isla Vista Bicycle Boutique. . . . . Isla Vista . . . . . . 968-3338
9
AS Bike Shop. . . . . . . UC Santa Barbara . . . . . . 893-3610
Santa Barbara Bikestation. . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 572-2453
www.bikestation.org/santabarbara
10 Velo Pro Cyclery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goleta . . . . . . 964-8355
Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. . . www.sbmtv.org
11 Bicycle Bob’s. . . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 682-4699
Tailwinds Bicycle Club. . . . www.tailwindsofsantamariabc.org
12 Open Air Bicycles . . . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 962-7000
UCSB Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ucsbcycling.org
13 Cranky’s Bikes. . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 963-7433
Village Dirtbags MTB Club. . . . . . . . villagedirtbags.com
14 FasTrack Bicycles. . . . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 884-0210
15 Velo Pro Cyclery . . . . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 963-7775
Your comments and suggestions regarding this map
are appreciated and should be sent to:
16 REI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 560-1938
17 Bici Centro. . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 617-3255
18 Hazard’s Cyclesport . . . . Santa Barbara . . . . . . 966-3787
19 Rincon Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . Carpinteria . . . . . . 684-9466
260 N. San Antonio Rd., Ste. B
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 963-SAVE [email protected]
www.trafficsolutions.info
This map is provided as a guide for those who intend to bicycle in Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments,
its member agencies and the State of California over whose facilities you will travel are not responsible for your safety. No representation is made
or intended as to the safety or fitness of the routes for bicycle travel. Bicyclists are urged to observe the “Rules of the Road,” all bicycle laws in the
state vehicle code, and to exercise caution at all times. The routes may not necessarily be officially signed or striped.
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Loading Your Bicycle on a Bus Bringing Your Bicycle
on Amtrak
Loading Your Bicycle:
- Load from curb side of bus - do not
step into traffic.
Amtrak offers several options for transporting
your bicycle with you on your Amtrak journey.
- Squeeze handle to release folded rack.
- Most Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® trains are
equipped with racks for six bicycles located
in the “cab car,” available by reservation only.
Reservations are not available on some trips or
on connecting thruway buses.
- If there is no other bike in rack, use
inside slot.
- Load bike with front wheel on side labeled “front”
and pull and raise the support arm over the front tire.
Unloading Your Bicycle:
- Alert driver and exit through front door. Raise
and drop the support arm to remove bike.
- Fold up rack if no other bike is in rack.
- Boxed bikes are allowed on long distance
trains. Reservations are required on the
Pacific Surfliner.
- Folding bicycles (34” X 15” X 48” or smaller)
are allowed onboard all trains as carry-on baggage.
- Passengers traveling on Amtrak Coast Starlight®
trains 11 and 14 or connecting to the Southwest
Chief® or Sunset Limited® in Los Angeles will
be required to check the bike in a bicycle box,
available for purchase for $10.00.
For assistance call:
1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
or visit Amtrak.com/baggage-policy
Bike Laws
This is a summary of the bicycle provisions of the California Vehicle Code. Readers should check the Vehicle Code
for more detailed information at www.dmv.ca.gov or by calling 1-800-777-0133 or TTY 1-800-368-4327.
§ 21200. Bicycle riders have all the rights and responsibilities of
vehicle drivers.
§ 21200.5. It is against the law to ride a bicycle while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
§ 21201. Bicycles must be equipped with a brake capable of
making a one-wheel skid on dry, level pavement. Handlebars must
not be higher than the rider’s shoulders. The bicycle must be small
enough for the rider to stop, support it with a foot on the ground,
and restart safely. Every bicycle operated at night must have the
following equipment:
• A white headlight, or a white light attached to the rider and visible from the front from a distance of 300 feet
• A red rear reflector visible from a distance of 500 feet
• White or yellow reflectors on each pedal, shoe or ankle
• A white or yellow side reflector on the front portion of the bicycle and a white or red reflector on the rear portion of the
bicycle, or reflectorized tires
§ 21202. Bicyclists traveling slower than the normal speed of
traffic must ride as close to the right as practicable, except in the
following situations:
• When passing another bicycle or vehicle
• When preparing for a left turn
• To avoid hazards that make it unsafe to stay far to the right
(e.g. a parked car door opening or substandard width lanes)
• On one-way streets, bicyclists may ride as near the left as
practicable
§ 21203. Bicyclists may not hitch rides on vehicles.
§ 21204. Bicycles must have a permanent and regular seat
unless designed by the manufacturer to be ridden without one.
Passengers must have a separate seat, and passengers 4 years old
or younger, or weighing 40 pounds or less, must have protection
from moving parts and wear a helmet meeting Snell or ANSI
standards.
§ 21205. Bicyclists may not carry any package or article that
prevents them from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
§ 21210. It is illegal to leave a bicycle on its side on a sidewalk, or
park it in any way that blocks pedestrians.
§ 21212. All bicyclists younger than 18 years old must wear a
properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets Snell or
ANSI standards when operating a bicycle.
§ 21650. Bicyclists may ride on the shoulder of a roadway unless it
is specifically prohibited.
§ 21650.1. Bicyclists on the shoulder must ride in the same
direction as traffic on the roadway.
§ 21960. Bicyclists may not ride on freeways where signs prohibit
it.
§ 23330. Bicyclists may not cross a toll bridge unless permitted by
signs.
§ 27400. Bicyclists may not wear earplugs in both ears or a
headset covering both ears. This section does not apply to hearing
aids.
Riding Tips
When you are bicycling, always ride predictably and defensively, be visible, use hand signals and obey the
rules of the road. Since the bicycle is a legitimate form of transportation, consider yourself to be a driver
of a vehicle when you are cycling. For additional riding tips, visit www.bikeleague.org. Contact the Santa
Barbara Bicycle Coalition about Street Skills classes for adults and children at www.sbbike.org.
Ride with Traffic
Always ride in the same direction as traffic.
Motorists and other road users are not looking
for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the
road. Cyclists have the same privileges and
responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles.
Use Hand Signals
Signal to other drivers. Hand signals tell
everyone what you intend to do: turn left,
turn right or stop. Signal as a matter of law,
courtesy and self protection.
Be Predictable
Obey traffic signs and signals. Stay on a
steady, predictable course as if driving a
car. Don’t weave in and out of parked cars
because motorists may not see you when you
move back into traffic. Scan behind you and
signal well in advance if you intend to turn or
merge into another lane.
Intersections and Lane Positioning
If you are turning, watch for cars, signal and
merge carefully to the center of the turn lane.
Make your turn occupying the same space an
automobile would. If you are going straight,
stay in the rightmost through lane. When in
doubt at a busy intersection, pull over and
become a pedestrian so you can use the
sidewalks and crosswalks.
Ride a Well Equipped Bike
Be sure your bike is adjusted to fit you
properly and is in good working condition.
Important gear includes a helmet, bike lights,
reflectors, patch kit and air pump. A basket or
pannier can help you carry items – let the bike
carry things for you.
Night Riding - Use a Light
State Law requires bikes to have a front light
visible from 300 ft., a back reflector visible from
500 ft. and pedal and side reflectors. A red
flashing rear light and wearing light colored or
reflective clothing further increase visibility.
Watch for Car Doors
Stay out of the door zone. When riding
along a street with parked cars, leave
approximately 3-4 feet between you and
the parked cars. The law does not require
you to stay to the right or to ride in a bike
lane if it is hazardous to do so.
Avoid Road Hazards
Look farther down the street to anticipate
changes in the road; try to avoid potholes,
drain grates and other hazards. Cross
railroad tracks at a right angle.
Stay off Sidewalks
Yield to Pedestrians
Sidewalks are designed for pedestrians.
Sidewalk riding is a leading cause of bike
crashes and makes you less visible to
motorists. Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks
and intersections; they legally have the right
of way.
Don’t Pass on the Right
Many crashes occur when cars turn right
into the path of a bicyclist. This can be
avoided by moving out of the right hand
turn lane when you are proceeding straight.
Use a Lock
Never leave an unlocked bike unattended
– keep it locked to a bike rack or in a bike
locker. Use a U-lock or heavy cable and
make sure to lock your wheels as well as
your frame.
Share the Trail
Alert others when passing, by using your
voice (“on your left”) or a bell. Watch your
speed when sharing the path – dogs and
children are unpredictable. Slow down and
look both ways when the trail crosses roads
or driveways.
Roundabouts
Take the lane and ride with traffic. While
roundabouts don’t have striped bike lanes,
traffic moves slowly, allowing bicyclists and
motorists to share space. Bicyclists have the
same rights and responsibilities as motorists
while in the roundabout. Choose the proper
lane position for your direction, just like a
car. You can also dismount and walk your
bike on the sidewalk.
More Riding Tips
Great Reasons to Bike to Work
Tips to Get Started
It’s fast! You can go 5 miles in 20 minutes. This means
you can get to work or school and back in quick time.
If you’ve never ridden a bike to work, determine the
best route and do a “trial run” to familiarize yourself
with the route as well as to check timing.
It’s convenient! Your trusty bike is ready to go when
you are. And bikes are a cinch to parallel park.
It’s healthy for your body, your mind, your
community and your planet.
Reduce air pollution. A short, five-mile roundtrip
daily automobile commute emits nearly 1,000
pounds of carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) per
year. Switch to a bicycle and do your share to reduce
global warming. If you can’t ride the whole way,
drive part of the way, then park and ride.
“Bike Map SBC” App
Bike paths, lanes and routes in
Santa Barbara County. Track your
bike trips including route, distance,
time and average speed.
Make sure you have the right equipment. Your bike
doesn’t need to be “top of the line” but it should
be in good working condition. You should also have
a helmet, bike lights, reflectors, patch kit, air pump
and a basket or pannier. Remember a bike lock!
If you need to wear fancy clothes to work and don’t
want to bike in them, try rolling them in your backpack
or pannier. Or bring an extra wardrobe when you
drive in, and leave it at the office for a biking day.
Concerned about helmet head? Bring a comb and
any potions or tools you require to reproduce that
special “do,” or be stylin’ and wear your helmet all day!
The map app features:
• Bike paths, lanes and routes
• Mountain bike trailheads
• Trip tracking and stats you can save
• Riding tips and rules of the road
• Bus and train bike loading instructions
• Bike shop locations with web links and phone #s
• Important resources, phone numbers and websites