Government Partners
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.
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.
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 (street address: 2020 L St., Sacramento, CA 95814 916-322-2990
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
This regional transportation planning agency addresses challenges in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino and Ventura counties.
Transportation and Energy 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 Energy Commission
State’s energy policy and planning agency.
1516 9th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-654-4989
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
SoCal 511
This is a free traveler information service for Southern California.
EPA/Department of Transportation Clean Air & Transportation
"It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air"
Resources for ridesharing and alternate commute modes
Metrolink
Commuter rail service for Southern California. 800-371-5465
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.
Simi Valley Transit
2929 Tapo Canyon Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-583-6456
Gold Coast Transit
The transit service runs in Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura and Ojai.
1901 Auto Center Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
805-483-3959
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
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 Dr., Suite 420
Camarillo, CA 93010
800-438-1112
Clean Air Vehicles
DriveClean California
The California Air Resources Board website features a Clean Car Buying Guide and other information for purchasing cars with fewer emissions.
California Energy Commission Transportation Website
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.
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.
Other California Air Quality Agencies
Antelope Valley AQMD
South Coast AQMD (Los Angeles and Vicinity)
Santa Barbara County APCD
San Luis Obispo County APCD
CARB - Air District List
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association
Health Associations
American Lung Association
Nonprofit national organization dedicated to lung health
800-586-4872