Advocacy
The SLOBC advocates for safe and legal bicycle riding for recreation and transportation in our communities, county, state and nation through personal involvement, club involvement and support of other organizations.
All Eyes, Ears & Voices
To serve the bicyicling needs of our community, we need all members and friends to be activists, attend meetings and monitor road conditions.
City and County Governments and Planning Commissions are much more likely to hear and respond to requests when those requests are supported by many people. We can have this affect by creating a roomful of people or a mailbox full of letters or emails.
We also can be advocates by monitoring road conditions. Everyone, on every bike ride, on every drive in our County can keep their eyes open for conditions requiring repair, dangerous obstacles and road repairs that have been done incorrectly. Of these, incorrect repair is a common problem because road workers often do not understand what constitutes a danger for bicyclists.
When directing complaints, always copy your email to the County Supervisor and the SLO County Bicycle Coalition (SLOCBC). This is an effective way to give add weight to your request by enlarging the circle of people aware of the problem and asking questions as its resolution.
Be firm, clear, specific and polite. There are people in Caltrans and the County who are willing to act on your information. Above all, stop depending on others, become and active advocate.
Safety Problem & Bicycling Hazard Contacts
| Agency | Phone |
|---|---|
| CalTrans Public Affairs (State Roads) [M-F 8-5] | 549-3318 |
| SLO County (County Roads) | 781-5252 |
| Arroyo Grande (City Roads) | 473-5460 |
| Atascadero (City Roads) | 461-5023 |
| Grover Beach (City Roads) | 473-4520 |
| Morro Bay (City Roads) | 772-6261 |
| Paso Robles (City Roads) | 237-3861 |
| Pismo Beach (City Roads) | 773-7053 |
| San Luis Obispo (City Roads) | 781-7190 |
| CHP South County (Law Enforcement) | 593-3300 |
| CHP North County (Law Enforcement) | 434-1822 |
Resources
SLOCBC
PO Box 14860
San Luis Obispo, CA
93406-4860
Email: info@slobikelane.org
SLOCBC Web Site
People for Bikes Web Site
Other contacts including supervisors etc.