| | Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter October 11, 2012 |
Fifth CicLAvia Brings Out the Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Thank you to all the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and supporters of the 5th CicLAvia! Since the inaugural block party in October 2010, CicLAvia has modified the route a few times and presented CicLAvistas with new opportunities and places to explore.
This past CicLAvia saw hundreds of thousands of people come out and celebrate Los Angeles. It included the newly opened section of Grand Park, the Los Angeles parade of WalkLAvia, an extended spur Boyle Heights, spurs to Chinatown and Exposition Park, and more.
LACBC was proud to once again partner with CicLAvia and coordinate the volunteer efforts. Check out our Facebook album of several of the CicLAvia and LACBC volunteers who helped make this past CicLAvia a great success!
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| Bike Updates from Around the County: Bikes Count! Volunteer for Bike Counts in Carson, Pomona, and Lynwood
Carson: The Carson Master Plan of Bikeways is currently underway and the city is continually looking for your participation. This month, Carson will be conducting bicycle counts to gather existing bicycling and pedestrian information. Volunteers are needed to capture this data and that is where you come in! Counts will be held on Wednesday, October 24 from 7 AM to 9 AM and 3 PM to 6 PM, and Saturday, October 27 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. To Volunteer, sign up on our VolunteerSpot page. Questions? Please email Alek at alek@la-bike.org or call him at the office at (213) 629-2142. 
Pomona: LACBC, the Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition, the City of Pomona, and the LA County Department of Public Health will be conducting bike and ped counts this October in Pomona in order to collect data to improve biking and walking. Counts will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM, and Wednesday, October 17 from 7 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 6 PM. To volunteer, sign up on our VolunteerSpot page. Questions? Please email volunteer@la-bike.org or call us at the office at 213-629-2142.
Lynwood: LACBC, the City of Lynwood, and the LA County Department of Public Health will be conducting bike and ped counts this October in Lynwood in order to collect data to improve biking and walking. Counts will be held on Wednesday, October 24 from 7 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 6 PM, and Saturday, October 27 from 12 noon to 2 PM. Training sessions will be held on Saturday, October 20 at 10 AM or Monday, October 22 at 6:30 PM. To volunteer, sign up on our VolunteerSpot page. Questions? Please email volunteer@la-bike.org or call us at the office at 213-629-2142.
Westside: The City of Los Angeles and LADOT are hosting community workshops for the Westside Mobility Plan project this month, which would create a multimodal transportation blueprint for the Westside. The workshops will provide the communities in the Westside an opportunity to learn more about the Westside Mobility Plan, hear the latest updates on the project and to review and provide input on four mobility improvement packages developed in part from community ideas and recommendations received over the last two years. The next and last workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 16, from 6 - 8 PM at the Westchester Municipal Building at 7166 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, 90045. For more event information, please visit the project website at westsidemobilityplan.com. |
| Farewell Sgt. Krumer, Hello Four New LAPD Liaisons 
For several years, Sgt. David Krumer has been the bicycling community's main point of contact with the Los Angeles Police Department. Many can attest that he was always consistent and quick to respond to all manner of issues that arose. LACBC was not alone in relying on him for assistance. Sgt. Krumer has been reassigned and we'd like to thank him for all that he's done for bicyclists in Los Angeles. Sgt. Krumer, we wish you the best.Come ride with us any time! With Sgt. Krumer's departure as the LAPD go-to guy for all things bike, the department recently announced four new liaisons to take Krumer's place. Each liaison will represent one of four traffic divisions in the City of Los Angeles. Their role is to be available to bicycling public. If, for example, you've had an altercation with a motorist or if you have an issue with an LAPD officer that you've encountered, the liaisons are there for you. You can contact them according to the traffic division you were in at the time of your incident. For a more detailed description of the change at LAPD, you can read blogger and LACBC Board member Ted Rogers' post on Los Angeles Streetsblog. A map of the divisions is on the LACBC blog. Starting now, keep this list handy! |
New Bike Crash Support Group to Start Meeting Soon, Call to Join
Have you been in a bicycle collision and not feeling quite the same? Join us in a space for individuals who have been involved in a bicycle collision, and come together to learn, heal and support each other. - Share your experiences and resources with others who may be suffering from similar symptoms.
- Gain insight and understanding about emotional and psychological trauma and grief.
- Develop new coping strategies.
- Participate in a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
- All are welcome.
When: This group meets Saturdays, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Where: 6310 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 401, Los Angeles, 90048 Contact: Aurisha Smolarski, MFT Intern # 68603, at 323.203.1526 or aurisha.smolarski@gmail.com for more information. This support group is brought to you by The Aten Group Comprehensive Psychological Services and LACBC. Current LACBC members receive a discount. The group will begin meeting soon, so call Aurisha to join! |
| What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Instead Of Surgery, Man Pedals Off The Pounds Several Americans try to lose weight through a variety of methods. Ernest Gagnon of Billerica, Massachusetts, once weighed 570 pounds and opted to lose weight by giving cyclocross--a type of intense cycle racing on obstacle courses--a try. He started slowly, and it wasn't always easy. Says Ernest: "You know, I'm riding in spandex in Boston with these guys. Never thought I could do that [and] it's liberating in a way. It really [forces] you to be honest with yourself, accept who you are; because if you can't accept who you are, you can't do anything." Two years later, Ernest has lost 240 pounds and is still enjoying the sport of cyclocross and being much healthier. You can read more about him on NPR. You can learn more about cyclocross in Southern California at SoCalCross.org. You can also check out some cyclocross this month at the LA Bike Fest on October 20-21 at the Pomona Fairgrounds. |
| Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities Pomona Bike & Pedestrian Count
When: Saturday, October 13; 11 AM to 1 PM & Wednesday, October 17; 7 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 6 PM
LA Bike Festival
When: October 20 & 21
Where: Pomona Fairgrounds
Come to the LA Bike Fest and check out the Bike Polo Westside Invite tournament, Spooky-Kross, Steeplecross Run, a Velo Swap, and more! Local chapter Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition is managing the Velo Swap meet and can use sellers and buyers. More info here and on the Facebook event page.
Orange-A-Thon Walk/Run/Bicycle & Fund Raiser
When: Saturday, October 20
Where: Chatsworth Train Depot - 10046 Old Dept Plaza Road, Chatsworth, 91311
The Orange-A-Thon, hosted by YES, Inc., provides an opportunity to introduce families to biking and walking to help lower emissions and improve the environment. Features 1.5-3 mile rides and walks, plus a 25-mile Fixie Ride. All participants receive t-shirts, THRIVE Water Bottles, and a raffle ticket for prizes. The registration fees: $20 for adults, $15 for teens ages 15-18, $5 for kids ages 10-14 and $0 for children ages 1-9, or a family package $25 for 2 parents and 2 children. All but $5 is donated to the school or Police Activities League of the register's choice. More info.
Lynwood Bike & Pedestrian Count
When: Wednesday, October 24; 7 AM to 9 AM & 4 PM to 6 PM and Saturday, October 27; 12 PM to 2 PM
Carson Bike & Pedestrian Count
When: Wednesday, October 24; 7 Am to 9 AM & 3 PM to 6 PM and Saturday, October 27; 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
CicLAvia Pomona-Claremont Exploratory Ride When: Sunday, October 28; 9:30 AM Where: Meet at Claremont Metrolink Station - 200 W. 1st St., Claremont, 91711 Come out to a CicLAvia Exploratory Ride starting in downtown Claremont. PVBC is supporting the CicLAvia sub-committee and helping them host a ride to explore the proposed route. The ride will start in downtown Claremont to South Pomona and back. It should take less then 3 hours to complete the ride. Did we tell you it's Halloween-themed? Come in your best bike-able Halloween costume and join us on this fun ride. More info here and on the Facebook event page. |
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Contact Information
Carol Feucht
Membership & Communications Director
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
carol@la-bike.org |
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