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Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter
September 8, 2011
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Bikes Count! Volunteer for the LA Bike Count Next Week
We need your help with the LA Bike Count 2011! We have over 50 locations to count, and with just a few days left before the Tuesday count, we still need tons of volunteers!
We'll be counting at over 50 locations throughout the city (see map) - so please sign up for a location near your home, work, or favorite restaurant.Eastside, Westside, Valley, Central City: we need counters everywhere! Tell your friends, family, co-workers, and riding buddies to sign up as well.
The following shifts are available for the 50 locations.
- Tuesday, September 13th: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Tuesday, September 13th: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, September 17th: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sign up! Click here to sign up or contact Martin Lopez-Iu at [email protected]. As Josef Bray-Ali of Flying Pigeon says about the Bike Count, "We don't count if you don't." For more information on the count click here.
Sponsor the LA Bike Count! Donate to the counts today! You'll be supporting our volunteers and helping us fund staff to analyze all of this important data. In return for your support, we'll recognize you on our website and in the final count report. Thank you to Flying Pigeon, who has already generously donated $300 to the Bike Count. If you're interested in learning more about supporting this effort, please contact Alexis Lantz at [email protected].
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7th St. Bike Lane Groundbreaking Press Conference
You've seen the bike lanes on 7th Street. You've ridden them. And today we were able to celebrate them!
Roughly 80 people came together this morning with Councilmember Ed Reyes, LACBC's Jennifer Klausner, LADOT's Kang Hu, CARECEN's Jose Veliz, and City of Lights/BiciDigna's Jose Guzman, to retrace the steps taken to finally land downtown LA's first bike lane! The final touches were placed on the bike lane near 7th and Alvarado in MacArthur Park including torching the bike lane symbol on this very hot day.
Says our Executive Director Jennifer Klausner, "Thank you to our partner organizations, our volunteers, Councilmember Ed Reyes, and the bike community for bringing this much-needed bike lane to an important thoroughfare in LA's core."
The bike lane now runs 2.2 miles through Koreatown, MacArthur Park, and downtown LA from Catalina to Figueroa. It will be expanded through all of downtown and Boyle Heights in the future.
View photos of the event on our Facebook page.
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Dinner & Bikes Tour with Elly Blue, Joshua Ploeg, & Joe Biel
Dinner & Bikes (& Cupcakes) Tour - Santa Monica
When: Saturday, September 10; 7 PM - 9 PM
Where: 502 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica
This event is FREE to attend thanks to Lucy Dyke of the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Spoke Steering Committee! To secure your dinner and cupcake, please RSVP with your name to [email protected] and receive a free raffle ticket! SM Spoke will have goodie bags, raffle prizes, and more! Additional Raffle tickets will be available for sale at the event and help support SM Spoke. More info. See Facebook event.
Dinner & Bikes Tour - Downtown LA
When: Monday, September 12; 7 PM - 9 PM
Where: MALDEF Building, Edison Room (1st Floor) - 634 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (This is the same building as LACBC headquarters, but on the 1st floor)
This event is FREE to attend thanks to Flying Pigeon! Please help us estimate how many people are coming and RSVP with you name to [email protected]. More info. See Facebook event.
Elly, Joshua, and Joe will be mixing up the events to make it worth coming to both!
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Cyclist Anti-Harassment Ordinance Now in Full Effect
We cheered last July when the City of Los Angeles approved the groundbreaking Cyclist Anti-Harassment Ordinance, and now we cyclists can be protected by it! The ordinance went into full effect on Monday, September 5th. Stay tuned for a post on what this means for you as a cyclist.
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3-Foot Passing Law Approved by State Senate, Awaits Governor Brown's Approval
On Tuesday, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill 910, the 3-Foot Passing Law, by a vote of 44-25! The bill now heads to Governor Jerry Brown's desk for approval. If approved, California could become the 19th state to require drivers to give bicyclists at least three feet of space when passing.
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Double Your Contribution to LACBC During the Jim Swarzman Memorial Membership Drive
Your membership or contribution to LACBC will be matched during the Jim Swarzman Memorial Membership Drive, thanks to our friends at AdventureCORPS!
When Jim Swarzman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in early April while cycling with his fiancee and a friend down in Encinitas, we were all devastated. Jim was a gifted ultra-distance racer, a great friend of LACBC, and a staunch supporter of bicycle advocacy. His killer later turned himself in, was found guilty, and is now awaiting sentencing. Many of you have already sent your condolences to Jim's family, or honored him by contributing in his name to LACBC, and we thank you for that. Now, for a short time, AdventureCORPS will generously match all memberships and contributions to LACBC in Jim's honor, up to $10,000. So when you join, renew, or donate, LACBC will receive twice the amount you give. We ask that you please encourage your friends to become members now - whether they are new or long-time cyclists, whether you knew Jim personally or have been touched by hearing about his story. Big thanks to AdventureCORPS for making this possible and honoring Jim's memory in this meaningful way!Your contribution will have TWICE the impact in helping us create safer streets for all cyclists! Join, renew, or donate today! Here Chris Kostman of AdventureCORPS writes about Jim, bicycle advocacy, and why membership matters.
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Events & Volunteer Opportunities
Levi's Bike Shop
with Bike Valet provided by LACBC
When: Saturday, September 10; 5 PM - 9 PM
Where: Space 15 Twenty - 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles
To celebrate the release of the 511 Commuter, Levi's is partnering with Urban Outfitters to bring a mobile bike repair shop to several locations across the country. More info.
Better Bike Beverly Hills Monthly Ride
When: Sunday, September 11; 10 AM
Where: Meet at Peet's Coffee - 258 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills
Join Better Bike Beverly Hills as they explore their city and look at the four routes under study
by the Bike Plan Update Committee for bike improvements: Carmelita, Charleyville, Crescent, South Beverly Drive. More info
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Venice Neighborhood Council - Main St. Bike Lanes
When: Tuesday, September, 20; 7 PM
Where: Westminster Elementary - 1010 Abbot Kinney (just south of Main)
The City of Los Angeles proposes to extend the bicycle lanes on Main Street in Santa Monica to the Windward Circle in Venice. This project will be on the agenda for the Venice Neighborhood Council board of directors to consider supporting at their upcoming meeting. Please come show your support for this important bikeways improvement. You may also email the VNC Board at [email protected]. Learn more about Main St. here.
City of El Monte Community Bike Ride When: Saturday, September 17; Registration starts at 8 AM, ride at 9 AM Where: Meet at Pioneer Park - 3535 Santa Anita Blvd., El Monte This fun family ride, brought to you by the City of El Monte and Rails to Trails, will feature a beginners' ride and a full 14-mile ride along the Emerald Necklace. Ride followed by lunch, a health expo, and a raffle. More info.
ThinkBike LA Opening Session When: Thursday, September 22; 9 AM - 10:30 AM Where: LADOT Main Conference Room / CalTrans Building -100 S. Main St., Los Angeles, 90012 The Consulate General of the Netherlands, in cooperation with LACBC and City of Los Angeles, will host ThinkBike, a unique, bi-national bicycle promotion and design workshop! Register here for the opening session. More info. ThinkBike LA Closing Session When: Friday, September 23; 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Where: Los Angeles Police Department, Deaton Hall Auditorium - 100 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90012 The Consulate General of the Netherlands, in cooperation with LACBC and City of Los Angeles, will host ThinkBike, a unique, bi-national bicycle promotion and design workshop! Register here for the closing session. More info.
Moving Planet South Bay
When: Saturday, September 24; 10 AM
Where: Manhattan Beach, 13th St. Farmers Market/Metlox plaza area.
We'll demonstrate our support for the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan and Vitality City Livability Plan at a fun, free, uplifting event celebrating more livable neighborhoods, better air quality, and giving our children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents a better way of life. If you would like to volunteer for this event please contact Sona Kalapura (City's Environmental Programs Manager), Joe Galliani (SBBC), or Carolyn Miller (Transition South Bay).
Glendale Mayor's Ride
When: Sunday, September 25; 8 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Meet at Glendale City Hall, Parcher Plaza - 613 E. Broadway, Glendale
Glendale's bike-friendly Mayor Laura Friedman will be leading a free ride in the Jewel City. This is a great way to visit with the Mayor and tour the City of Glendale. More info.
Folk Art Ride: In and Around Downtown
When: Sunday, September 25; 11 AM - 2 PM
Where: Meet at Mariachi Plaza at Northeast corner of E. 1st Street & S. Boyle Ave.
Navigate the mix of art, neighborhoods, and unique gathering spots in and around Downtown LA. Over the last 10 years, the Downtown area has changed significantly, and with its fast-growing population has come amenities like creative public spaces and new transportation options. The route loosely follows the Gold Line, with multiple stops and speakers along the way! More info.
Cyclertopia's San Gabriel Valley Tri-City Tour When: Saturday, October 1 Where: La Puente Park - 503 N. Glendora Ave., La Puente Rides, bike workshops, pizza, entertainment! This event is FREE and open to everyone of all ages. Registration required for the 5- and 15- mile rides. Come learn how to make La Puente, City of Industry, Hacienda Heights and surrounding areas more bike-friendly. More info. New Belgium's Tour de Fat Los Angeles When: Saturday, October 8; parade starts at 11 AM Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park - 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles New Belgium's Tour de Fat is back in LA to benefit some of your favorite local bike orgs: LACBC, C.I.C.L.E., and the Bicycle Kitchen. Join us for a celebration of bikes, fun costumes, a parade, performances, beer, and more! LACBC will once again be leading the parade, as well as providing bike valet. We'll need ride marshals, people at our booth, bike valets, and many more volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering with LACBC, contact Martin Lopez-Iu at [email protected]. Volunteers get free beer tokens. More info. CicLAvia When: Sunday, October 9; 10 AM - 3 PM Where: East Hollywood, MacArthur Park, Downtown LA, Chinatown, Boyle Heights It's the most wonderful time of the year, where LA transforms our streets into a playground for all to bike, walk, run, play, etc! Enjoy an expanded route for the 3rd CicLAvia! More info. 2nd Annual City of Lights Fundraiser When: Wednesday, October 26; 6 PM - 11 PM Save the date! Come support City of Lights at our 2nd Annual Awards Dinner! There will be speakers, dinner, a silent auction, music, mingling, and more! More info. We're also looking for donations for our silent auction, so if have any cool bike supplies, crafts, paintings, bags, handmade goodness, etc. that you'd like donate, please contact Allison Mannos at [email protected]. |
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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 & Online Communications Manager Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
[email protected] |
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