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Bikeways

A bikeway network is vital for providing automobile alternatives and recreational opportunities. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Bicycle Advisory Committee, Department of Public Works and other departments work together to develop a bikeways network in conjunction with the City’s Bicycle Plan.

Bikeways include bicycle lanes and bicycle paths. Bicycle lanes are installed within the roadway surface along feasible streets to serve commuters, utilitarian bicyclists as well as recreational riders.

Examples include portions of Venice Boulevard, Hoover Street, Westwood Boulevard, De Soto Avenue and Rinaldi Street. To date, there are more than 140 miles of bicycle lanes in the city's network. Plans are underway to add bicycle lanes to the future Exposition light rail corridor.

Bicycle paths are built with bicyclist as the primary user in mind and do not allow motorized vehicles. Bicycle paths can be found along the city's beaches, the Orange Line, Culver Boulevard, the Los Angeles River and San Fernando Road.


Plans are underway to construct new phases of the Los Angeles River Bike Path and the San Fernando Road.

Both bicyclists and motorists must be particularly cautious while sharing the road. LADOT sponsors bicycle, transit and pedestrian safety education programs at elementary and middle schools.

For bicycle parking, the City has over 4000 bicycle racks along sidewalks in business districts. To request a rack please visit BicycleLA


For further information on Los Angeles’ bike programs, visit the Los Angeles bikeways website or call (213) 972-4972.


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