VENTURA, CA - The Ventura County Bikeways App does everything short of pedal your bike!

The Ventura County Transportation Commission is excited to announce the launch of a new smartphone application that offers cyclists a sleek, convenient way to navigate the county’s 350-plus miles of bike lanes.

Available as a free iPhone and Android download, the Bikeways App displays a scalable map of Ventura County’s designated pedaling paths. The GPS-based program pinpoints the lane nearest your location and guides you to your destination in real-time. It can also provide summary details of your trip, such as length and speed.

Other handy features include safety tips, bike laws, and color-coded path descriptions. For example, a blue path indicates a Class I route, meaning it is segregated from automobile traffic. Yellow (Class II) is an on-street painted bike lane, while red (Class III) is an on-street bike route identified by signage.

Maps.com developed the Bikeway App in conjunction with the county’s newly upgraded Bikeways Map. The topographical map has a fresh design with information on local bike trails, rules of the road, and contact information for transportation services.

“Cycling is a cheap, environmentally friendly way to travel and with the new Bikeways App, finding a new route to work or a scenic bike path just became easier,” said VCTC Executive Director Darren Kettle.

Download the free smartphone application by either scanning the QR code on VCTC’s new Bikeways Map or visiting goventura.org and clicking the link to the iPhone App Store or Android Market. To request your copy of the new map, call (800) 438-1112.