| | Bike the Vote Primary Election Results 
Thanks to all who biked the vote this past Tuesday and checked out our candidate surveys to vote for the most bike-friendly candidates. Here are the results, with the 3rd District County Supervisor and County Sheriff's races headed to the runoff election in November. 1st District County Supervisor - Winner 3rd District County Supervisor - Runoff Election County Sheriff Race - Runoff Election Runoff elections are in November. Find out more about the election and how to register to vote here: lavote.net. |
| LACBC's Bike Valet Returns to California Plaza for 3rd Straight Season 
LACBC has partnered with Grand Performances for the third year in a row to bring you a series of "pedal pushers" performances this summer! From June until September, Grand Performances will be hosting FREE concerts, film screenings, dance performances, etc. at the outdoor California Plaza in Downtown L.A., and we'll be providing complimentary bike valet at several of them! Riding your bike and parking for free to a free show is the perfect way to spend a summer night. Check out the schedule of Grand Performances with bike valet below and head over to their website for more information. To find our bike valet, enter California Plaza off of Grand Ave. (map), walk up the steps south of Blue Cow, and find us in front of the Deloitte Building. |
17 Days Until the L.A. River Ride on June 22nd; Packet Pick Up on June 14 & 15
 
The 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride is coming up! Have you signed up yet? New this year: - the 100-mile Century from Long Beach and the 25-mile Explorer Ride from the Autry
- a new Family Rate for 2 adults and kids 12 and under, made possible by First 5 L.A.
Fundraising Registration for the 14th Annual L.A. River Ride is open, and we've also made it easier to participate in fundraising. When you register for the ride online, a fundraising page will automatically be set up for you, and you can choose to personalize it or not. Every dollar counts to help make L.A. County a healthy, safe, and fun place to ride a bike. Will you join us? When you meet certain fundraising milestones, you can earn River Ride registration, as well as other great free prizes like an LACBC pint glass, River Ride registration, LACBC socks, a River Ride jersey, and more? - Tish Laemmle
- Carrie Ungerman
- Trent Whittaker
- Carlos Perez
- Sebouh Asparian
They are all competing to be the top fundraiser, to win VBT's Tuscany by the Sea biking vacation! Runner-up prizes include a limited edition New Belgium Brewing bike. Join them by becoming a fundraiser! Learn more about fundraising here.
Packet Pick Up You're invited to register or pick up your packet early before the ride at Helen's, I.Martin, or Incycle! When: Saturday June 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: When: Sunday June 15; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Come to packet pick up to receive your River Ride wristbands, route cue slip, 20% off at your local bike shop, and entry into a drawing! Those going to Helen's and I. Martin will also receive a gift water bottle! More info on packet pick up here. More on the 14th Annual L.A. River Ride: When: Sunday, June 22, 2014 Where: start at Autry National Center in Griffith Park or Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach Register: here by June 18th LACBC Members save an additional $10. Sign up for membership with registration for $25 Kids 12 and under ride for free. 10 great rides with 2 start locations (Autry or Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach) |
Updates from Around the County: Important Ride N. Figueroa Meeting in One Week
Northeast L.A.: Councilmember Cedillo is hosting a 2nd meeting for N. Figueroa bike lanes. This is your opportunity to express your support for bike lanes along a corridor that can use safety improvements. Please attend, and wear green! The meeting will take place in the school's auditorium.
Ride N. Figueroa Community Meeting When: Thursday, June 12; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Franklin High School, Auditorium - 820 N. Avenue 54, L.A. 90042
See our Facebook event, and spread the word.
Las Virgines-Malibu: The goal of the Las Virgenes-Malibu Regional Bicycle Master Plan is to make region a more enjoyable and safer place to bike for recreation and/or transportation. Please fill out this survey to help create a plan that meets your needs and wishes. Take the survey!
Westside: The City of Los Angles will host two public environmental scoping meetings for the Coastal Transportation Corridor Specific Plan (CTCSP) and the West Los Angeles Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Specific Plan (WLA TIMP). Join us to hear about the proposed amendments to the plans including development/traffic impact fee programs, revisions to the fees, trip generation rates, exemptions, and in lieu credits; and updates to the transportation improvements. An EIR Notice of Preparation (NOP) is available for review at:http://planning.lacity.org/eir/nops/ENV-2014-1458-EIR.pdf An update to the Westside Mobility Plan will also be presented. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will provide the project history and updates on the study to create a transportation blueprint for the Westside that will offer strategies for multiple transportation choices over the next 25 years. When: Thursday, June 5; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Westside Pavilion - 10800 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. 90064 When: Monday, June 9; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Venice High School, Cafeteria - 13000 Venice Blvd., L.A, 90066 This meeting will be broadcast live here. Union Station: The Union Station and 1st/Central Station Linkages Study (Linkages Study) is tasked with improving historical and cultural connections in downtown Los Angeles by enhancing pedestrian and bicycle travel options through and between communities. At the center of the study is access to Los Angeles Union Station, a regional transportation hub for numerous rail, bus and shuttle services, and the future Regional Connector station at 1st/Central. Come to an upcoming "conversation" in your area to provide input:
Boyle Heights When: Friday, June 6; 5- 7 p.m. Where: Boyle Heights Farmers' Market - Bailey St. at E. First St. (Mariachi Plaza Station), Los Angeles, CA 90033 Little Tokyo / Arts District When: Tuesday, June 10; 6 - 8 p.m. - Little Tokyo/ Arts District Where: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Cultural Room - 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Women Bike Awards Mini Grant to LACBC and Multicultural Communities for Mobility
 | | Daniella records #WomenTalkBikes. Photo: Maria Sipin |
Many thanks to the Bike League's Women Bike program for awarding a mini grant of $500 to LACBC and MCM to help launch a pilot program to increase women's capacity to become community leaders. PVBC/LACBC's Daniella Alecedo and MCM's Maria Sipin co-wrote the proposal to include workshops, bike rides, and social events.
Thanks to Daniella, Maria, and Women Bike!
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| Many Thanks to the Taiwan Tourism Bureau for Sponsoring our Membership Drive this May 
Thank you to Taiwan Tourism Bureau for sponsoring our Membership Drive, and thanks to everyone who has signed up in the month of May! We'll be announcing the lucky winner at the 14th Annual L.A. River Ride on Sunday, June 22nd. Good luck to all entered. Thank You to Our Membership Drive Volunteers Thanks again to all of our Bike Month volunteers:Fernando, Greg, Trent, Jackie, Martin, Joe, Kevin B., Kevin H., Kevin K., Nina, John, Yiao, Erika, Kathleen, Joe, and Jennifer. |
| Thanks for Exploring Long Beach on our Sunday Funday Ride  | | Photo: Empact Long Beach |
Many thanks to all 50 of you who came out for this past weekend's Sunday Funday ride through central Long Beach. We rode through the neighborhoods of Poly High, Cambodia Town, Zaferia, Coronado Design District, and Rose Park - past V.I.P. Records, with stops at the the Long Beach Firefighters' Museum, Homeland Cultural Center, Orizaba Park, the plaza of a Cambodian Temple, and Siem Reap Cambodian Restaurant. Many thanks to board members April Economides and Caryn Howard,a s well as Cambodia Town native Steev Suos, for planning out the route and leading the ride. Thanks to our ride marshals for helping to guide us through the ride. You can check out some photos on the LACBC Facebook Page, as well as the Empact Long Beach Page. |
What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Vote for LACBC's 'Back to Basics' Video for L.A. DoGooder Video Awards LACBC and Good Witch Entertainment's new video, "Back to Basics," is in competition for the L.A. DoGooder Impact Video Awards. YOU can help us by voting for us on the DoGooder Facebook page. Notes about voting: - Like the DoGooder Facebook page to submit a vote.
- You can vote once a day per IP address.
- Voting ends on Saturday, June 21st, at 11:59 p.m.
Many thanks to the Good Witch Entertainment Team (Annabel Feeney, Glenda L. Richardson, Lucas Richardson and Darryll C. Scott), the L.A. DoGooder Hackathon, and our volunteers that filmed scenes for the video! |
| | Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities Chatsworth Orange Line Tour: Bike Rally & Health Walk When: Sunday, June 8; 9 a.m. Where: Chatsworth Train Depot, Parking Lot A - 10040 Old Depot Plaza Road Ride the COLT (Chatsworth Orange Line Tour) during this family friendly bike ride and walk, brought to you by the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council! Explore the neighborhood and local businesses, ejoy treats, and participate in a raffle. More info at ridethecolt.com. N. Figueroa Community Meeting When: Thursday, June 12; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. More info in newsletter. Tour de Downey When: Saturday, June 14 Where: Downey City Hall Civic Center Local chapter Downey Bicycle Coalition is working closely with the City on the first annual "Tour de Downey" with a long-distance ride and a community bike ride. In addition, the Downey Arts Coalition is coordinating the "Make Music Downey" event, in which various stages will be set up around the downtown area and civic center for artists to play and for people to enjoy! The day in its entirety is being termed "Downey: Rock n' Roll!" and stands to be a day to showcase all that the City has to offer. More info. L.A. River Ride Packet Pick Up in Westwood, Beverly Grove, and Arcadia When: Saturday, June 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info in newsletter.
Santa Monica Festival
When: Saturday, June 14; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Clover Park The Santa Monica Festival showcases sustainable living and culture through an array of free, family-friendly activities and performances, including art workshops, music and dance performances, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, and more that reflect the culture and diversity of this unique beach City. Santa Monica Spoke is excited to be participating by putting on our 4th Bike Exhibition and adding Free Bike Rodeo and expanded BIKE ZONE supported by the City of Santa Monica Planning and Community Development Dept. The Bike Exhibition will demonstrate the wonderful versatility of the bicycle and how it can enhance our lives as a healthy, sustainable part of our city and the environment. Bike Rodeo will offer a fun training and skills course for children to learn or improve their riding skills and learn safety precautions. Adults can get instruction, safety tips and learn their rights and responsibilities of smart cycling. Volunteers needed - email volunteer@SMSpoke.org. More info at SMSpoke.org. L.A. River Ride Packet Pick Up in Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, & Pasadena When: Saturday, June 15; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info in newsletter. 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride When: Sunday, June 22 More info in newsletter. |
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Contact Information
Carol Feucht
Membership & Communications Director
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
carol@la-bike.org |
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