The Department of Parking & Traffic's San Francisco Bicycle Program hopes for nothing less than to "make San Francisco the North American city with the highest per-capita bicycle use." The vision is to create and maintain "a continually improving bicycle network that is safe and convenient for everyone who chooses to bicycle for transportation and recreation." Visit the Bicycle Program's Web site to read various reports, studies and planning efforts designed to promote bicycling as a viable mode of transportation. You'll also find a range of helpful links and information on bicycle commuter resources and safety outreach, as well as a printable version of the . For more information, contact the Department of Parking & Traffic Bicycle Program at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite. 345, SF, CA 94102-6033; phone (415) 585-BIKE; fax (415) 701-4343; email bicycle@sfgov.org.

Visit MUNI online for information about taking bikes on city buses. The Department of Parking & Traffic site's San Francisco Bicycle Route Map also provides an overview of city streets and biking lanes.

The National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) "works with local, state, and national bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation advocates to bring about changes in government policies, programs, and procedures." Visit NCBW online or call (301) 656-4220 to learn more about their Walkable Community Workshops. You can also sign up for CenterLines, the organization's bi-weekly electronic news bulletin.