| | Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter March 8, 2012 |
| Thank You for Making Our Biking & Eating Dreams Come True at Tour de Taste 
Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who have made our biking and eating dreams come true at the first-ever Tour de Taste! Participants enjoyed a pre-ride stretch, a short ride along Ballona Creek, food from local restaurants and beyond, and the music of The Anti-Job. Check out some of our event photos on our Facebook page. Culver City Crossroads even wrote a recap of the event. Remember to check out all our sponsors: Culver Hotel, Goda Yoga, Sake House by Hikari, LaRocco's Pizzeria, Rush Street, Rocco's Tavern, Pace, Pete's Cafe & Bar, AMMO, Chipotle, Larchmont Grill, New Belgium Brewing Co., Rosenthal Estate Wines, 100.3 the Sound, KPFK, Ballona Creek Renaissance, and Sports for Eve. We'll see you all next year! |
Cyclists Demand Safer Streets at LA Police Commission Meeting
 | | Photo: Mikey Wally |
On Tuesday of this week, LACBC staff member Bobby Gadda and board member Ted Rogers represented LACBC in front of the L.A. Police Commission, joining a group of cyclists demanding safer streets for L.A. bike riders and pedestrians.
Led by Northridge West Neighborhood Councilmember Don Ward, a.k.a. Roadblock of the Midnight Ridazz, the group asked the Commission to devote greater attention and police resources to investigating hit-and-run collisions involving people on bikes and on foot. They also asked the LAPD to stop supporting increased speed limits under the state's 85 percentile rule, which requires cities and counties to raise speed limits to what are often dangerously high levels in order to continue using RADAR for speed enforcement.
The Commission members were very receptive to the requests, and representatives of LAPD Chief Beck followed up by requesting more information. In particular, they are looking for specific examples of cyclists who were victims of hit-and-run, who feel their case wasn't taken seriously or investigated in a timely manner.
Share your story. If you were involved in an incident like that, please email us at carol@la-bike.org with the date, time and location of the incident, as well as any case number and the names of officers involved, if possible, and we'll forward your story to the appropriate people. |
| Welcome to the LACBC Staff, Mark DiDia! Welcome to our newest staff member, Mark DiDia! This month, Mark begins his position as the Burbank Youth Project Organizer. As part of the Burbank Kids ReCycle Project, he'll be teaching Burbank youth to fix up their bikes as an employee of LACBC. A volunteer for CicLAvia and Bici Libre/Bici Digna, he's been ingrained in the bike community for a while, and we're glad to have heading up this innovative project in Burbank. |
Bikes - Ballads - Beers: A Benefit for the West Hollywood Bicycle Coalition
 
Join local LACBC chapter WeHoBC for a night of the most innovative and talented musicians and singer songwriters LA has to offer. The night features the music of Tracee Perrin, Triple Chicken Foot, Hello Dragon, Xylowaves, and Quality Audio at Little Bar in the Miracle Mile Neighborhood. When: Thursday, March 15th; 7 PM doors / 8 PM stage Where: Little Bar - 757 S. La Brea - LA, 90036 (corner of W. 8th St & La Brea). Cost: $5 suggested donation, but $10 will get you a drink ticket Find more info at the WeHoBC website and share the Facebook event. |
| Help Make CicLAvia Possible: Volunteer We are gearing up for the next CicLAvia on April 15, 2012, and LACBC is assisting with the volunteer coordination this year. Right now we need volunteers to help with the initial canvassing of the route from March 9-13. We'll be passing out doorhangers to all the residents, businesses, etc. along the route--inviting folks to come out and encouraging businesses to participate in the festivities. |
| Bike Infrastructure & Policy Updates from Around the County Arcadia: On Tuesday night, the Arcadia City Council voted to oppose the creation a city bike plan. Mayor Pro Tem Robert C. Harbicht took the lead to nix a contract with a bike plan consultant to prepare a bike plan for the city. Unfortunately, the rest of the council, including the Mayor (who established the city's "mayor's bike ride") followed. Harbict stated he had concerns about federal funding for bike access in general as he didn't believe cycling could be a legitimate form of alternate transportation. Ironically, both Harbicht and the Mayor claim to be avid cyclists. If you live in Arcadia, we encourage you to contact the mayor and your councilmembers now and tell them how disappointed you are. - Vincent Chang, BikeSGV
Westside: The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) has been working on a WSCCOG regional bicycle safety and awareness plan since last year. An important element of the plan are recommendations to connect the Westside Cities through implementing bicycle infrastructure projects. The recommended projects or "gap closures" will create a basic regional bicycle infrastructure network to provide north/south and east/west connections. Individual cities within the WSCCOG will then be encouraged to implement projects these projects and close gaps in their route systems.
The following priority gap closures were presented to the WSCCOG Board on January 19, 2012 - Santa Monica Blvd./Broadway (from La Brea Blvd. to Ocean Ave.)
- San Vicente Blvd. (from Sunset Blvd. to La Brea Blvd.)
- Barrington Ave./McLaughlin Ave./Slauson Ave. (from Sunset Blvd. to the Ballona Creek Bike Path)
- Beverly Dr./Beverwil Dr./Duquesne Ave./Jefferson Blvd./Overland Ave.(from San Vicente to Westfield/Culver City Transit Center)
- Expo Light Rail Bike Path/Bikeway (from La Brea Blvd. to the western terminus of Phase 2)
To view a map of the proposed routes click here. WSCCOG is accepting comments now through March 4, 2012. The results of the comment period will be brought to the Board at its March 15, 2012 meeting in Culver City. Email your comments to the WSCCOG at Bikeinput.wsccog@gmail.com. |
| Bike Classes Coming Up Are you new to biking or have some friends that are hesitant to ride on LA's streets? Have you never learned to ride a bike? Take an upcoming workshop!
Learn To Ride (for adults) Workshop presented by C.I.C.L.E. When: Sunday, March 18; 11 AM Where: Atwater Never ridden a bike? Now's your chance! Join C.I.C.L.E. instructors for this two-hour class that will get you out there rolling on two wheels. Bring your own bicycle. If you do not have a bicycle, we may be able to provide you with one. Price: $30 (class) $10 (bicycle rental if needed) Information on what to bring and location will be provided in conformation. SPACE IS LIMITED. Email bike@cicle.org to RSVP. More info. How to Ride to Work (or anywhere for that matter) Workshop presented by Bikerowave When: Sunday March 18; 3 PM - 5:30 PM Where: Bikerowave - 12255 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, 90066 Explore cycling as a means of alternative transportation with Lindsey, avid cycle tourist and Bikerowave volunteer, in this 2 1/2 hour class that will provide you with the tools and techniques to build your confidence while riding in traffic. Make it to work in timely and stylish fashion, and enjoy a more car-free life! This class is FREE, but please RSVP with an email to bikerowaveclasses@gmail.com with your name and the date you are attending in the subject line. More info. How to Fix Your Bike (Even if you don't know a bottom bracket from a brake cable) Workshop presented by Bikerowave When: Sunday, March 25; 3 PM - 5:30 PM Where: Bikerowave - 12255 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, 90066 Have you ever wanted to learn how to put your chain back on with a stick, true a wheel with a rock, or fix your chain with a nail? Well, all that and more can be taught, to anyone. This class is FREE, but please RSVP with an email to bikerowaveclasses@gmail.com with your name and the date you are attending in the subject line. More info.
Also, be sure to check out C.I.C.L.E. and the Bicycle Kitchen's workshop pages for more workshops to help you get up on your two wheels. |
Scholarships Available for Women Interested in Becoming League Certified Bicycle Safety Instructors As part of the "Let's Double the Number of Women Riding" Campaign, Women On Bikes SoCal will be accepting applications online through March 31st for women to receive scholarships to become League Certified Bicycle Safety Instructors (LCI's) accredited by the League of American Bicyclists in April and June. For this first LCI scholarship program, Women On Bikes SoCal is looking for female applicants from East L.A., South L.A., the greater South Bay, Long Beach, and the 714 area of Orange County only. Applications will be available and accepted online from March 1 - 31, 2012 (midnight) here. |
| LACBC Presents the 12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride on June 10th 
Join us for LACBC's biggest fundraiser and biggest ride of the year! The Los Angeles River Ride is: - 6 great rides! Choose from a 100-mile, 70-mile, 50-mile, 36-mile, and 15-mile rides, as well as a kids' safety rodeo. Kids 12 and under ride for free!
- A new way to explore the LA River! Spot a heron. Discover a new park. Learn where the LA River Bike Path will take you.
- A way to to support LACBC and help build a better, more bike-able LA County! Your River Ride registration fees, LACBC membership dues, and donations help support LACBC and make your ride safer and more enjoyable.
12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride When: Sunday, June 10th, 2012 Where: start at Autry National Center, Griffith Park (map) Register by May 15th and save $10. LACBC members save an additional $10. How to sign up now: 1. Register online at Active.com. 2. Download the River Ride Registration Form (PDF). - Fax it to 213-629-2259 if paying by credit card.
- Or, mail it to:
LACBC Attn: River Ride 634 S. Spring Street, Suite 821 Los Angeles, CA 90014 If you have general questions, contact our River Ride Director JJ Hoffman at lariverride@la-bike.org. |
|  Urban Velo magazine recently profiled the great City of Los Angeles' bike scene. With a little bit of history of Bike Summer, the emergence of Midnight Ridazz, CicLAvia, bike polo, and the bike co-ops, the article is full of some familiar faces and facets of the local bike community.
Read more in the article " Glitter and Grime" on what makes the LA bike community so great. |
| Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities AIA | LA Mayoral Candidate Forum Featuring Wendy Greuel When: Friday, March 9; 7 PM Where: Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium, LAPD Police Administration Building - 100 West First Street, Los Angeles, 90012 Join AIA Los Angeles in a series of candid discussions with prospective Mayoral Candidates for the City of Los Angeles. The forums will serve as an opportunity for a diverse constituency to learn more about each candidate's vision for the future of our city and the actions they will take to ensure we get there. Please RSVP. More info. "Share the Path" Sign Dedication in Elysian Valley When: Sunday, March 11; 1:30 PM Where: At the river path, Ripple Place and Los Angeles River (North sign). Join the Elysian Valley Neighborhood Council, the Elysian Valley Neighborhood Watch, and a representative of Council District 13 for this informal celebration of the "share the path signs" that were recently installed. CicLAvia South Gate Stakeholder Planning Meeting
When: Monday, March 12; 6 PM - 9 PM Where: TBD Come and hear about possibilities for South Gate hosting a CicLAvia open streets event. Give your ideas and get involved to help bring CicLAvia to the city of South Gate, possibly connecting with neighboring communities. See Facebook event.
LACBC Board Meeting - New Date
When: Wednesday, March 14; 6:30 PM Where: LACBC Headquarters, Mezzanine Level - 634 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles The March Board meeting will be held on the 14th (the second Wednesday), rather than the usual third Wednesday. The time is 6:30 PM, on Mezzanine level of LACBC headquarters as usual. Bikes - Ballads - Beers: A Benefit for the West Hollywood Bicycle Coalition When: Thursday, March 15; 7 PM doors / 8 PM stage More info in newsletter.
AIA | LA Mayoral Candidate Forum Featuring Eric Garcetti
When: Friday, March 2; 7 PM Where: Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium, LAPD Police Administration Building - 100 West First Street, Los Angeles, 90012 Join AIA Los Angeles in a series of candid discussions with prospective Mayoral Candidates for the City of Los Angeles. The forums will serve as an opportunity for a diverse constituency to learn more about each candidate's vision for the future of our city and the actions they will take to ensure we get there. The featured candidate is Eric Garcetti. Please RSVP. More info. LA Film + Music Weekend Tickets with LACBC Bike Valet When: Saturday, March 24 Where: Downtown Independent Theater The 2nd Annual LA Film + Music Weekend returns on the weekend of March 23-25, and on Saturday night, March 24th, LACBC will be hosting a bike valet. LACBC members will receive $5 off day passes and $10 off VIP passes. Purchase tickets here and enter discount codes BIKELA for a day pass and BIKELAVIP for a VIP pass. More info. CicLAvia 4.15.12 When: Sunday, April 15; 10 AM - 3 PM Where: East Hollywood, MacArthur Park, Downtown LA, Boyle Heights El Pueblo April's CicLAvia will include the central Boyle Heights to East Hollywood route, plus the recent expansion spurs to the African American Firefighter Museum and to El Pueblo. See map and route announcement and RSVP/share via Facebook event. If you're interested in volunteering either on the day of the event or beforehand, check out ciclavia.org/volunteer or email ciclaviavolunteer@gmail.com. LACBC Politics Committee Meeting When: Monday, May 26; 7 PM Where: Pitfire Pizza - 2nd and Main, across from the new police headquarters Save the date! The newly formed LACBC Politics Committee will hold its first meeting this Spring! Board members Efren Moreno Jr. and Ted Rogers will serve as co-chairs. 12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride When: Sunday, June 10 |
| | | | Join LACBC or Renew The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition is a member-supported organization that works for you to build a better, more bike-able L.A. County.
Members are the backbone of LACBC! Help keep LACBC strong by becoming an LACBC member (or renewing your membership) and be part of the change! |
Contact Information
Carol Feucht
Membership & Communications Manager
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
carol@la-bike.org |
Connect with LACBC: www.la-bike.org      |
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