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Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter
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October 29, 2009
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LA Bike Plan Extension on Comment Period
Update
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In response to comments issued by bicycling advocates, organizations and blogs throughout LA demanding that the public comment period be extended to January 8th, we received an official email from Jane Blumenfeld stating that they would be receiving comments until the hearing which will be held in January. We requested a specific date, which they were unable to grant us. We will be holding the City accountable to the January extension period.
To view email and additional details go to LACBC blog.
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LACBC Bike Plan Action and Comments
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LACBC has been attending the Bike Plan meetings held by the City to gather input from the community.
4 meetings have been held so far: San Pedro, South LA, Van Nuys, and in West LA.
To read about some highlights and impressions from LACBC staff/board visit LACBC blog.
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Due to the overwhelming dismay and frustration in the LA Bike Plan by cyclists, we have initiated a meeting with LADOT General Manager, Rita Robinson, LA City Planning Deputy Director, Jane Blumenfeld, Deputy Mayor for the
Environment David Freeman, and Deputy Mayor for Transportation Jaime de
la Vega and LA City Mayor staff to meet with us to discuss some of the suggestions and comments that would make this plan more acceptable by cyclists.
The city continues to show a lack of commitment in creating a cohesive Bikeway network in LA and if many of the cyclists' comments are not incorporated, this plan will not meet the needs of cyclists.
We need to see more commitment and get some guarantees from our elected officials!
To read comments issued by LACBC and other bike advocates throughout LA go to: LACBC Blog
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CAR-FREE FRIDAY!
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Celebrate CAR-FREE FRIDAY October 30th as a kick off to your Halloween weekend!
When: Friday, October 30th, All Day
Where: Los Angeles County
Car-Free Friday is on the Radio!! KXLU, KSPC and KSCR
have been running PSA's about Car-Free Fridays all week long!
PLEDGE TO RIDE! We have a new pledging system up on our website in the Car-Free Friday blurb on the home page. Check it out and pledge to Ride this Car-Free Friday, October 30th!
Car-Free Fridays is a
great way to encourage people to ride their bikes at least one day a
month. Commute to work, home,
and around LA County enjoy the city you live in!
Our business partnership with local LA businesses is growing. We
now have more shops from Hollywood to
Claremont who offer discounts for
riders on Car-Free Friday.
To view list of participating shops go here.
Offer is valid ALL day on CAR-FREE FRIDAYS! Be sure to mention LACBC
or CAR-FREE FRIDAY.
Be a part of the
many cyclists who already participate and pledge to ride your bicycle
on Car-Free Friday!
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Upcoming Additional Bike Plan Public Input Meetings
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Bike Working Group II:
Hosted by The Bike Writers Collective and Bikeside
When: Saturday, October 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: The Exchange
114 W. 5th St
Los Angeles, CA
Additional Workshop:
Hosted by Councilmember Reyes' office, LA City and Bike Oven. In partnership with LACBC and support from CICLE
Tamales will be served! Spanish and English speakers welcome!
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6pm-8pm
Where: Ramona Hall
4580 N Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042
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Mandeville Canyon Trial Update
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Dr. Christopher Thomas Thompson, the doctor who seriously injured 2 cyclists on Mandeville Canyon has been on trial all week long. He testified Wednesday and jury will be wrapping up either today or Friday.
For full details go to: Velo News Oct 29th report
Velo News Oct 28th report
Bikingin LA
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Planning Intern Needed at LACBC
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Planning Intern
The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is seeking an intern
to assist the Planning and Policy Director.
This position is unpaid and requires the intern to come into the office one
day per week.
Position Summary:
The candidate will be working primarily on a specific planning project which
entails research, organization and written and verbal communication. The Project is to increase bike and walk
access to Long Beach Blue Line Stations.
Candidates should be organized, self-motivated and have a strong ability
to write.
Please contact Dorothy@la-bike.org (send a résumé to apply) or 213-629-2142.
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Events and Volunteer Opportunities
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1st annual Mike Nosco Memorial bike ride to benefit Andreas Knickman
A bike ride to support the strength
and courage of young Andreas Knickman and the entire Knickman family as he fights bone cancer.
Start & Finish
- Borchard Park, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Start Time: 9am
Ride - 80 miles, 6000 feet of climbing.
Sag with supplies will be provided.
$100 voluntary
donation requested
For route details and to RSVP contact nosco.jack@verizon.net
For those friends and family members
that are not riding, starting at 3:00pm at Borchard Park will be a picnic
style meal (meal included with the ride).
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Jeff Mapes, author of Pedaling Revolution
comes to Long Beach
Three speaking engagements
for Jeff Mapes on Nov. 19. All are open to the public without charge.
Professional
Focus
When:12-1:30pm
Where:Studio 111
111
West Ocean Blvd., 20th Floor
Bring
your own brown bag lunch and enjoy an overview from a professional, practitioner
perspective of cycling in American cities
and
how Long Beach is measuring up to its goal of becoming the best bike city
in America.
Academic
Focus
When:2:30-3:30pm
Where:Cal.
State Univ. Long Beach
University
Bookstore
Mr.
Mapes will present an overview then lead a lively discussion of social/political
change in America and how cyclists are actively engaged in reshaping American
cities.
Community
Focus
When:6:00-8:00pm
Where: Long
Beach Museum of Art
2300
East Ocean Blvd.
Mr.
Mapes will address key findings of his research related to cycling in America,
forecast upcoming innovations, and report on political/economic trends
that support cycling as a viable, attractive transportation option.
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JOIN
LACBC
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RENEW or BECOME AN LACBC MEMBER!
We rely on your memberships to continue to work on issues that are important to you, like these!
Consider it a contribution to your future.
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Aurisha Smolarski
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
(213) 629-2142
aurisha@la-bike.org |
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