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Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter
February 23, 2012
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Action Alert: Push for Triple Bike Racks on Buses
Have you ever been passed by a bus because the bike rack was full?
We need your help to get legislation to allow triple bike racks on buses!
Friday, February 24th, is the deadline for legislators to introduce new bills for this year.
Please call Assemblymembers Cameron Smyth (Santa Clarita) and Bonnie Lowenthal (Long Beach) and ask them to introduce into their committees the bill to authorize triple bike racks on buses.
Background: Bike racks on buses are filling up, but current state law prohibits objects that extend too far from the front of a bus. Although several bus agencies already have triple bike racks, these are technically in violation of the law. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the California Highway Patrol have come up with a legislative solution that would maintain safety while allowing triple bike racks on buses. Now is the time our elected representatives need to step up and introduce Metro's bill so that stakeholders can discuss it, perhaps tweak it, and enable it to get passed.
Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (Santa Clarita), Local Government Committee Chair Capitol Office: (916) 319-2038
Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (Long Beach), Transportation Committee Chair Capitol Office: (916) 319-2054
Please make sure to be very nice and express to them how much of an improvement it would be for bike-transit connectivity, how it can minimize the number of times riders would get passed by buses, and how much you would appreciate it if they introduce Metro's triple bike rack bill.
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LACBC Presents the 12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride on June 10th
Join us for LACBC's biggest fundraiser and biggest ride of the year! The Los Angeles River Ride is:
- 6 great rides! Choose from a 100-mile, 70-mile, 50-mile, 36-mile, and 15-mile rides, as well as a kids' safety rodeo. Kids 12 and under ride for free!
- A new way to explore the LA River! Spot a heron. Discover a new park. Learn where the LA River Bike Path will take you.
- A way to to support LACBC and help build a better, more bike-able LA County! Your River Ride registration fees, LACBC membership dues, and donations help support LACBC and make your ride safer and more enjoyable.
12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride
When: Sunday, June 10th, 2012
Where: start at Autry National Center, Griffith Park (map)
Register by May 15th and save $10.
LACBC members save an additional $10.
How to sign up now:
1. Register online at Active.com.
2. Download the River Ride Registration Form (PDF).
- Fax it to 213-629-2259 if paying by credit card.
- Or, mail it to:
LACBC
Attn: River Ride
634 S. Spring Street, Suite 821
Los Angeles, CA 90014
If you have general questions, contact our River Ride Director JJ Hoffman at [email protected].
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Tour de Taste on March 4th: Bike Advocacy Never Tasted So Good
We're thrilled to announce that we've added more sponsors to the menu and lineup for Tour de Taste! Culver City local eateries Rocco's Tavern, Sake House by Hikari, and LaRocco's Pizzeria have all been added to our Tour de Taste menu. The Culver Hotel will be providing a light breakfast and local Culver City yoga studio Goda Yoga will be leading a pre-ride stretch activity.
Pete's Cafe & Bar, AMMO, Pace, Chipotle, Larchmont Grill, Rush Street, New Belgium Brewing Co., and Rosenthal Estate Wines are also the menu!
Add in a scenic bike ride along Ballona Creek and the fact that your fees all go towards making LA County a better, more bike-able place, and you've got a win-win-win situation with biking, eating, and a good cause for Tour de Taste!
Tour de Taste
When: Sunday, March 4th; tours begin at 10:00 AM, registration opens at 9
Where: Parcel B - 9300 Culver Blvd. (adjacent to Culver Hotel, kitty corner from Media Park)
Cost: $65 for LACBC members ; $95 for non-members; $120 for Tour de Taste ticket & LACBC membership
You can begin registering at 9 AM, and join us before the first ride for a light guided yoga stretch at 9:30 AM. Each guided 15-mile tour will take off from Parcel B (adjacent to the Culver Hotel) in half-hour intervals, beginning at 10:00 AM. We'll hit some restaurants on the way and then, after the tour, valets will watch your bike back at Parcel B in Culver City, while you enjoy a selection of more tasty treats and refreshing beverages.
Register for Tour de Taste today!
Questions about Tour de Taste? Contact JJ Hoffman at [email protected].
Learn more at la-bike.org/tourdetaste, and RSVP and spread the word via our Facebook event.
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Discover Your Local Bike Co-Op at the Bici Libre Open House
Have you stopped by Bici Libre recently, the bike co-op that sprung out of the Bike Wrangler program? Well if not, here's your chance!
Bici Libre will be hosting an open house this Saturday afternoon, and you're invited. Learn about who Bici Libre is, what the volunteers do there, and how you can be a part of Bici Libre. Also, enjoy some free food, and hang out.
Bici Libre Open House
When: Saturday, February 25; 2-5 PM
Where: Bici Libre - 1205 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles 90017 (corner of 6th St. and Lucas Ave.) - map
Bici Libre is open Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 7 PM and Saturdays from 12 PM to 5 PM. Learn more about Bici Libre on our website and on Facebook.
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Bike Infrastructure & Policy Updates from Around the County
East San Fernando Valley: 1.5 miles of bike lanes have been installed on Foothill Blvd. between Wheatland Ave. and Wentworth St. in the Eastern San Fernando Valley. To celebrate these lanes, Councilmember Krekorian is hosting an inaugural ride on Saturday, February 25th from 10 AM - 12 Noon. The meet-up spot will be at the All Nations Church Parking Lot at 10000 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, 91324. See the LADOT Bike Blog for more details.
Westside: The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) has been working on a WSCCOG regional bicycle safety and awareness plan since last year. An important element of the plan are recommendations to connect the Westside Cities through implementing bicycle infrastructure projects. The recommended projects or "gap closures" will create a basic regional bicycle infrastructure network to provide north/south and east/west connections. Individual cities within the WSCCOG will then be encouraged to implement projects these projects and close gaps in their route systems.
The following priority gap closures were presented to the WSCCOG Board on January 19, 2012
- Santa Monica Blvd./Broadway (from La Brea Blvd. to Ocean Ave.)
- San Vicente Blvd. (from Sunset Blvd. to La Brea Blvd.)
- Barrington Ave./McLaughlin Ave./Slauson Ave. (from Sunset Blvd. to the Ballona Creek Bike Path)
- Beverly Dr./Beverwil Dr./Duquesne Ave./Jefferson Blvd./Overland Ave.(from San Vicente to Westfield/Culver City Transit Center)
- Expo Light Rail Bike Path/Bikeway (from La Brea Blvd. to the western terminus of Phase 2)
To view a map of the proposed routes click here. WSCCOG is accepting comments now through March 4, 2012. The results of the comment period will be brought to the Board at its March 15, 2012 meeting in Culver City. Email your comments to the WSCCOG at [email protected].
Glendale: The draft Bicycle Transportation Plan presentation to the Transportation & Parking Commission (TPC) has been changed from February 8 to February 29 at 6:30 PM at the City of Glendale Municipal Service Building (MSB) - First Floor Room 105, 633 East Broadway in Glendale. This is a public meeting and we encourage anyone who rides in Glendale to attend and give your comments.
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Bikes - Ballads - Beers: A Benefit for the West Hollywood Bicycle Coalition
Join local LACBC chapter WeHoBC for a night of the most innovative and talented musicians and singer songwriters LA has to offer. The night features the music of Tracee Perrin, Triple Chicken Foot, Hello Dragon, Xylowaves, and Quality Audio at Little Bar in the Miracle Mile Neighborhood. When: Thursday, March 15th; 7 PM doors / 8 PM stage Where: Little Bar - 757 S. La Brea - LA, 90036 (corner of W. 8th St & La Brea). Cost: $5 suggested donation, but $10 will get you a drink ticket Find more info at the WeHoBC website and share the Facebook event. |
City of LA: Request a Bike Corral, Attend a Mobility Think Lab Workshop, and Prioritize Safer Streets in Budget Survey
Request a Bike Corral
Currently in the City of LA there is only one bike corral, but we're hoping to see many more across the City in 2012! If you are interested in having a bike corral in your community, especially if you own and run a local business, fill out this form and let LADOT know where you'd like to see a bike corral.
Help Solve LA's Transportation Challenges at Mobility Think Lab Workshops
Mark your calendars! The City of Los Angeles wants to hear your ideas for solving our transportation challenges! LA/2B and the City of Los Angeles are hosting four Mobility Think Lab Workshops and would love to hear from you!
When: Saturday, February 25; 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Van Nuys City Hall - 14410 Sylvan St., Van Nuys, CA 90401
When: Saturday, February 25; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: LACMA West - 6067 W. Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
When: Saturday, March 3; 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes - 501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
When: Saturday, March 3; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Pacoima Neighborhood Constituent Services Center - 13520 W. Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Can't make it but want to make your voice heard? You can always drop a note at Ideas.LA2B.org or send a text to 213.935.0385
Calling Los Angelenos! Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants your input on the City of LA's budget! Weigh in on priorities and help shape the budget. Let's make sure funding is in the survey to make our streets safer.
The online survey to the Mayor's 2012 Community Budget Survey is here.
A hardcopy of the survey can be found on the Mayor's budget website here.
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When you think of people moving from home to home, do you imagine big trucks and U-Hauls towing all your furniture, clothes, and other random stuff you've accumulated in your home?
How about towing all your stuff with a just couple of bikes and good friends?
Seeing this reminded us of the Alain DeForme's Totems series, a series of fantastically Photoshopped pictures used to show people towing around impossible amounts of items. The main difference between the Totems series and this weekend's move is the that the latter is all real. No Photoshop necessary. Just human effort.
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Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities
Mobility Think Lab Workshop
When: Saturday, February 25; 9:30 AM in Van Nuys & 1:30 PM in Los Angeles
Bici Libre Open House
When: Saturday, February 25; 2 PM to 5 PM
Creating a Bikeable UCLA: A Vision for a Healthy & Vibrant Future
When: Wednesday, February 29; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: California NanoSystems Institute Auditorium, UCLA
Join a public dialogue with Urban Planning, Public Health, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, Transportation, Recreation, UCLA Community Bike Center, UCLA students, local business leaders, and cycling advocates. More info.
UCLA Complete Streets for California 2012
When: Friday, March 2; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Kyoto Grand Hotel - 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 90012 This conference will highlight recent accomplishments, explore new research, and present implementation examples and benchmarks to create multi-use street environments that promote vibrant, healthy and active communities. More info.
Mobilty Think Lab Workshop
When: Saturday, March 3; 9:30 AM in Los Angeles & 1:30 PM in Pacoima
LACBC's Tour de Taste
When: Sunday, March 4; Rides start at 10 AM
More info in newsletter.
DTLA Pre-Parklet Installation Study - Volunteers Needed
When: Tuesday, March 6; Wednesday, March 7; Saturday, March 10; 8 AM - 10 AM, 12 PM - 2 PM, 5 PM - 7 PM
Where: downtown Historic Core
The Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) is seeking volunteers to help conduct the Spring Street Parklet Impact Study. Using classic techniques, you will survey public life to create a snapshot of a typical day in Los Angeles' famed Historic Core. Learn more about parklets on the DLANC website. Sign up to volunteer here.
CicLAvia South Gate Stakeholder Planning Meeting When: Monday, March 12; 6 PM - 9 PM
Where: TBD
Come and hear about possibilities for South Gate hosting a CicLAvia open streets event. Give your ideas and get involved to help bring CicLAvia to the city of South Gate, possibly connecting with neighboring communities. See Facebook event.
Bikes - Ballads - Beers: A Benefit for the West Hollywood Bicycle Coalition
When: Thursday, March 15; 7 PM doors / 8 PM stage
More info in newsletter.
LA Film + Music Weekend Tickets
with LACBC Bike Valet
When: Saturday, March 24
Where: Downtown Independent Theater
The 2nd Annual LA Film + Music Weekend returns on the weekend of March 23-25, and on Saturday night, March 24th, LACBC will be hosting a bike valet. LACBC members will receive $5 off day passes and $10 off VIP passes. Purchase tickets here and enter discount codes BIKELA for a day pass and BIKELAVIP for a VIP pass. More info.
CicLAvia 4.15.12
When: Sunday, April 15; 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: East Hollywood, MacArthur Park, Downtown LA, Boyle Heights El Pueblo
April's CicLAvia will include the central Boyle Heights to East Hollywood route, plus the recent expansion spurs to the African American Firefighter Museum and to El Pueblo. See map and route announcement and RSVP/share via Facebook event.
12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride
When: Sunday, June 10
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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 & Communications Manager Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
[email protected] |
Connect with LACBC: www.la-bike.org |
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