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News ImageSlurry Sealing Begins
 The City's 2008 Emulsion Slurry Seal Program started in late October. Get more information and check the latest schedule now.
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News ImageSmoking Ordinance
The Thousand Oaks City Council has adopted a new ordinance which
prohibits smoking in outdoor gathering places. The ordinance will take
effect on Friday, August 8, 2008. Click 'more' to learn about the
ordinance and see answers to some "Frequently Asked Questions".
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Route 23 Freeway Landscaping
The City is partnering with Caltrans landscaping throughout the Route 23 widening project including interchanges at Janss Road, Avenida de Los Arboles, and Olsen Road.


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Water Saving Tips
See a number of great ways to reduce your water usage around the house.
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'BikeSafe' program making streets safer for bicyclists

Creating a safer bicycling climate in Thousand Oaks is the focus of 'BikeSafe', a campaign spearheaded by the City. Recent bicycle fatalities and an increase in number of wrong-way cycling incidents on our streets, led City officials and staff to determine that a plan was needed to make our streets safer for cyclists and motorists. The Public Works Department is coordinating with the City's bicycle committee to make bicycling safer by establishing visible safety measures, tips and promotional materials targeted for youth, commuters, and recreational cyclists.

Markings called "sharrows" have been stenciled along Thousand Oaks Boulevard lanes. These three foot by ten foot designs are intended to remind residents to share the road, whether riding or driving. Officially adopted by the California Department of Transportation in 2005, 'sharrows' tend to keep bicyclists from riding too close to parked vehicles, reduce wrong way cycling, and encourage a safer balance between cyclists and motorists.    More...

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