Biketivism Resources

Dig into the many information tools and resources we’ve created or curated. They’re designed to help you in your work toward healthier and more just communities through safe and accessible biking — and in your own biking safety and fun.

SVBC special reports and publications

  • Positions and policies

    See the positions and policies that support our mission: To build healthier and more just communities by making bicycling safe and accessible for everyone.

  • Local team toolkit

    Check out SVBC’s guide to effective safe-streets advocacy in your own town. Benefit from our years of experience. Be the change!

  • Silicon Valley survey results

    The 2020 survey, supported by leading institutions, provides a trove of information to help understand people’s transportation choices and inform transportation decisions.

  • Network priority tool

    SVBC with Copenhagenize Design Co. developed the Network Priority Tool to enable cities and individuals prioritize bicycle projects.

  • Bike friendly development guidelines

    SVBC’s guidelines are a free resource to assist building projects in bicycle planning while also setting a standard for building in our communities.

  • Silicon Valley Bike Vision

    This Silicon Valley Bike Vision report outlines the possibilities, challenges, and next steps to make the bicycle a major mode of travel locally.

  • Vision Zero Toolkit

    Our toolkit helps city and county staff, officials, and transportation and planning professionals adopt the goal of zero traffic deaths and severe injuries.

  • Bikes on El Camino Report

    Understand the move of cities along El Camino Real from Daly City to San José to transform the corridor from auto thoroughfare to more livable community.

  • Fact Sheets

    Gain a better understanding of policies, programs, including laws, speed limits, bike lanes, street design considerations and more.

Navigating Santa Clara County Trails and the San Jose Trail Network: Your Comprehensive GuideNetwork : Resources and Updates

Trail Maintenance/Closure Guide and Contact Info

  • Bay Trail

    MTC Bay Trail Equity Strategy Report - SVBC

    See Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's summary of 2023 stakeholder engagement events, survey responses, and recommendations for the Bay Trail Equity Strategy Phase II.

More resources

Bikeway design

Learn about the types of street and bikeway facilities classifications, specifications and rules.

Biking in your city

Discover some of the many ways to have an impact on bicycling in your community.

Bay Area transportation agencies

Get to know the region’s transportation agencies, who’s who, and how they interconnect.

Regional, state and federal legislation

Learn more about regional, state and federal legislation of impact on bicycling and street safety.

Bike project funding sources

See some of the many funding sources for bike and pedestrian projects, and how to apply.

Traffic and road safety terms

Curb your confusion: The Oaklandside’s list of traffic and road safety terms and definitions.

Classes, events and advocacy training

See classes, events and trainings, including advocacy training, in our events calendar.