Clean Air Vehicles
California Energy Commission - Transportation
The commission invests in projects that support innovation and accelerate the development of advanced transportation and fuel technologies that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, promote economic development and reduce the state's dependence on petroleum.
DriveClean California
The California Air Resources Board website features a Clean Car Buying Guide and other information for purchasing cars with fewer emissions.
Climate Organizations
Central Coast Climate Collaborative
VCAPCD is a member of 4C, which unites local governments, communities, nonprofits, businesses, academia and tribes to advance climate solutions and build resilience.
Electric Vehicle Recharging Stations
PlugShare EV Charging Stations
Free membership in the largest EV community provides information on chargers compatible to your car and a trip planner.
Energy Resources
California Energy Commission
State’s energy policy and planning agency
1516 9th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-654-4989
Southern California Edison
Electric energy supplier and information source for electric vehicles 800-655-4555
Southern California Gas Company
The Gas Company is one of the nation’s largest natural gas distribution companies. 800-427-2200
Government Partners
AirNow
The EPA's AirNow website and app provide local, state and national data on air quality using the official U.S. color-coded Air Quality Index. Current and forecast air quality data and maps, fire conditions and health information are available. VCAPCD sends data from Ventura County's monitoring systems to AirNow's centralized data system, which provides quality control and nationwide reporting consistency.
CalGold: The Gold Standard for Permit Assistance
The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development website serves as a central source of assistance for business owners seeking guidance with often-complicated permit application and approval processes.
California Air Resources Board
CARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California and sets policies for controlling emissions from mobile sources. It also studies topics as diverse as health and crop damage, atmospheric science and new technology.
P.O. Box 2815, Sacramento, CA 95812 916-322-2990
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Air Topics
Region IX: 75 Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA 94105 415-947-8000
EPA - Smog, Soot & Other Air Pollution from Transportation
This EPA website contains information on transportation-related air pollution and programs to address it.
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
This regional transportation planning agency addresses challenges in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino and Ventura counties.
Health Associations
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Nonprofit national organization dedicated to lung health
800-586-4872
Other California Air Quality Agencies
Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association
CARB - Air District List
San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
South Coast Air Quality Management District (includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties)
Transportation Resources
AAA Automobile Club of Southern California
The Auto Club offers roadside, financial, travel and other driver assistance.
Amtrak
Rail passenger service
800-872-7245
California Bureau of Automotive Repair
Part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the bureau protects consumers through oversight of the automotive repair industry and administration of vehicle emissions-reduction and safety programs, including Smog Check.
800-952-5210
California Department of Motor Vehicles
The DMV registers all vehicles in California and licenses their drivers.
Oxnard Office:
4050 Saviers Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
805-986-3701
Santa Paula Office:
250 W. Harvard Blvd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
805-525-3114
Simi Valley Office:
3855-D Alamo
Simi Valley, CA 93065
805-527-7960
Thousand Oaks Office:
1810 E. Avenida De Los Arboles
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-493-2851
Ventura Office:
4260 Market St.
Ventura, CA 93003
805-654-4591
Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition
VCAPCD is a member of this organization, which works to enhance security, support economic prosperity and improve air quality by cultivating collaborative partnerships with a wide array of stakeholders to support clean transportation across California's Central Coast.
Department of Transportation - Clean Air & Transportation
"It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air"
Resources for ridesharing and alternate commute modes
Gold Coast Transit
The transit service runs in Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura and Ojai.
1901 Auto Center Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
805-483-3959
Metrolink
Commuter rail service for Southern California 800-371-5465
Simi Valley Transit
2929 Tapo Canyon Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-583-6456
SoCal 511
This is a free traveler information service for Southern California.
Thousand Oaks Transit
Route information
265 S. Rancho Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
805-375-5473 (bus) & 805-375-5467 (DAR/ADA)
Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC)
VCTC is responsible for developing transportation policies and projects. For details on all Ventura County transit services, visit the Routes & Schedules page.
751 E. Daily Drive, Suite 420
Camarillo, CA 93010
800-438-1112