| | Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter July 12, 2012 |
Changes for this Fall's CicLAvia Including a New Date and Expansion to South LA, Boyle Heights, & Chinatown
Other changes include a modified route with expansion to South LA, Chinatown, and Boyle Heights, and no spur to the bicycle district. CicLAvia will now reach the new Expo Line (via Figueroa) and reach several Gold Line stops in Boyle Heights in addition to its Red Line stops, making the next CicLAvia very accessible by light rail.
So mark your calendars, and bust out your bike, scooter, stroller, roller skates, pogo sticks, or walking/running/dancing shoes. Get ready for LA's biggest block party!
CicLAvia When: Sunday, October 7; 10 AM to 3 PM Where: Downtown LA, South LA, MacArthur Park, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights |
| Welcome to Our New Planning & Policy Director, Eric Bruins A warm welcome to Eric Bruins, our new Planning and Policy Director! Eric hails from a leafy suburb in the Silicon Valley. While studying policy and planning at USC, Eric raced for the USC Cycling Team and steadily moved up through the ranks to become a Category 3 road racer. Prior to LACBC, Eric was a Project Manager at the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, where he handled acquisitions, capital projects, and countywide planning. Eric has also interned for Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-14) and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in Washington, DC, where he worked on federal transportation policy. |
| Bike Infrastructure and Policy Updates from Around the County
Glendale: On Tuesday evening, the Glendale City Council voted to abandon the Honolulu Avenue Road Diet project in Montrose, between La Crescenta Avenue and Orangedale Avenue. City Council opted to instead look for another stretch in Glendale to implement the pilot road diet. Local chapter Walk Bike Glendale would like to thank the 400+ people who signed the petition in favor of the road diet and came to meetings to voice your support. More info in the Montrose Patch.
Pomona: The City of Pomona is drafting its Bike Master Plan and wants your feedback. The City of Pomona's second public meeting for the Bicycle Master Plan/Active Transportation Plan will be on Wednesday, July 18 from 6 to 8 PM at Emerson Middle School in Pomona. More info from local chapter Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition.
South Gate: The City of South Gate is drafting up a Bicycle Transportation Plan, and the City is looking for feedback. Read a draft of the bike plan, and come to a community meeting on Saturday, July 28 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the South Gate Senior Center. More info. |
| Come to an EIR Workshop to Learn More about Future LA Bike Projects  Over the last year, since the adoption of the City of Los Angeles Bicycle Plan, the City has shown a real commitment to improving conditions for bicycling. This past fiscal year has been the best yet for bicycle infrastructure implementation and planning: the city exceeded its goal of installing 40 miles of bike lanes by installing 51 miles of bike lanes and also installed 20 miles of sharrows; a bike network has been growing in Downtown LA; a record number of bike rack requests have been fulfilled; and the City's first physically separated bike lane was announced. Looking into what's ahead for the next year, the City has just released its prepared first-year implementation strategy Environmental Impact Review (EIR) proposal for 43 miles of bike lanes. There are several upcoming scoping meetings to provide an opportunity for you to learn more about the EIR process and give input on the included projects. Below is the meeting information as well as information for a webinar that will cover the same information. When: Thursday, July 12; 6 PM to 8 PM Where: LADOT Western Parking Enforcement Office - 11214 W. Exposition Blvd., 1st Floor, Los Angeles, 90064 When: Wednesday, July 18; 6 PM to 8 PM Where: Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, California Building - 570 West Avenue 26, Los Angeles, 90065 Webinar When: Tuesday, July 17; 3 PM to 4 PM Click here to reserve your Webinar seat As the City continues to move ahead with implementing the adopted 2010 Bicycle Plan, it is critical to show support for the City's vision. Sign-up to get involved with our new Neighborhood Bike Ambassador Program and help advocate for the many projects included in the EIR and more. Read more on the LACBC blog. |
Learn About Your Local Chapter on Bike Talk this Saturday The Montebello Bicycle Coaltion, an LACBC local chapter, will be hosting this week's episode of Bike Talk! Tune in online and listen in for the latest and greatest from MBC. On-air hosts include Joel "J" Montano, Sally Cruz, Manny V. and Elsa Suzy. Listen in this Saturday, July 14, from 10 AM to 12 PM.Bike Talk airs on Kill Radio on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Bike Talk celebrates bike rides, bicycle collectives,activists, artists, commuters, enthusiasts, professional cyclists, inventors and repairers and, of course, the bicycle itself as an alternative human-powered mode of transportation.
You can livestream the program here. |
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LACBC has partnered with Grand Performances for a sweet series of bike valets this summer! Every Friday and Saturday night from now until the end of August, Grand Performances will be hosting FREE concerts, film screenings, dance performances, etc. at the outdoor California Plaza in Downtown LA, and we'll be providing the bike valet!
To find our bike valet, enter California Plaza off of Grand Ave., walk up the steps south of Blue Cow, and find us in front of the Deloitte Building.
Check out the schedule of Grand Performances with bike valet below and head over to their website for more info: GrandPerformances.org.
Volunteer for Bike Valet! In order to offer bike valet, we'll need your help! We have two shifts for each valet: 7-9 PM and 9-11 PM. Email martin@la-bike.org to sign up! |
Raffle for River Ride Volunteers
It's been a month since River Ride, but we're still thanking our volunteers! After a fun Movie Night screening of "Moonrise Kingdom" at Laemmle Theatres and a tasty Backyard BBQ (many thanks to Greg Laemmle and Donna Chazanov for hosting these volunteer parties), we are now announcing a special volunteer raffle. All River Ride volunteers who fill out a volunteer survey will automatically be entered into the raffle. The Grand Prize is a Novara Bicycle from REI, custom fitted for the winner. Second Prize is a Messenger Bag from Patagonia. If you've already filled out a survey, you're already entered! If you haven't, please email martin@la-bike to receive the appropriate survey.
Want to join the LACBC Volunteer Team? Email martin@la-bike.org to add your email address to our list and stay up to date on upcoming volunteer opportunities. |
| What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Make Your Road Trip a Bikey One  | | What is Bicycle Travel? |
Hooray for summer and summer vacations! We've noticed an uptick in our friends' summer road trips being of the biking variety. Bike touring seems more common these days and a more intimate way to get to know an area.
Our own Programs Coordinator Bobby Gadda is biking down to LA from Vancouver on his tall bike this summer. You can follow all this progress on his Facebook fan page at facebook.com/tallbikebobby.
Lastly, we leave you with some inspiration from the Path Less Pedaled's Russ and Laura Roca. In 2009, these two decided to just keep on pedaling and have been doing so all around the world. Check out this video on " What Is Bicycle Travel?" and find a quick cameo from an LACBC sticker and Cynthia and Bryan from local LACBC chapter Santa Monica Spoke at the 0:37 mark! ( Thanks to Marc Caswell of SFBC for spotting our LACBC sticker.) |
| Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities Montebello Bicycle Coalition on Bike Talk
When: Saturday, July 14; 10 AM to 12 PM More info in newsletter.
Weighing In: Addressing Youth Obesity in L.A. County
When: Tuesday, July 17; 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: The Crawford Family Forum - 474 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
Local LACBC chapter BikeSGV teams up with KPCC to bring you this panel on addressing youth obesity. This child and teen obesity focused program will look at clips from the HBO/Institute of Medicine documentary series "Weight of the Nation" and take up the realities of dealing with obesity in and around Los Angeles. Tickets are free, but RSVPs are required on the KPCC website. More Pomona Bicycle Master Plan Public Meeting When: Wednesday, July 18; 6 PM to 8 PM
More info in newsletter.
Bici Libre BBQ & Happy Fun Time
When: Friday, July 20; 6:00 PM
Where: Bici Libre - 1205 W. 6th St., Westlake
Bici Libre is LACBC's volunteer-operated bicycle repair shop. Bici Libre provide resources for cyclists such as tools, supplies, parts, and general bike education. Eat food at this barbeque, meet volunteers, check out the space, and learn about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. See Facebook Event.
Grand Fondo Giro D'Italia
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22
Where: Pasadena
The traditional Italian "Grand Fondo" is coming to Los Angeles! LACBC will be out in full support, and event organizers are looking for volunteers to help with everything from set up and registration to food and water stations. Sign up to ride or volunteer at gfgiro.com.
Puente Hills Loop Ride - POSTPONED
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Check the Puente Hills Bicycle Coalition Facebook fan page and Facebook event for updates.
South Gate Bicycle Transportation Plan Review & Community Workshop
When: Saturday, July 28; 10 AM to 1 PM
More info in newsletter.
Wolfpack Hustle Presents: The Midnight Drag Race
When: Saturday, July 28; 8 PM
Where: 2nd Street Tunnel, downtown LA
Over 300 cyclists battle it out in a sprint race through the historic 2nd Street tunnel in downtown LA. The event is free for the public to watch and register to participate in. There will be delicious food trucks, great music, restrooms, and LACBC bike valets racks (please bring your own locks!). More info.
Culver City Family Ride
When: Sunday, July 29; Meet at 10 AM
Where: Culver City Town Plaza (next to Culver Hotel)
Local chapter Culver City Bicycle Coalition will be hosting its first Family Ride of the summer. Led by Darren Kessner, these rides show off the highlights of Culver City. More info.
Sunday Funday Ride
When: Sunday, August 5
Where: Long Beach/Lakewood
More details to follow in coming weeks.
CicLAvia 10.07.12
When: Sunday, October 7; 10 AM to 3 PM
More info in newsletter. |
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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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