Bike to School Day
This one is easy. Take your bike. Ride to school.
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#StreetsR4Families: So You Missed Walk to School Day…
By Damien Newton |
This year, Walk to School Day was a huge success in Los Angeles. Over 100 schools participated in the event, it drew attention from the local media, and the messaging in said media was more than just, “LOOK–CUTE KIDS WALKING TO SCHOOL.” Nice work, LADOT, Nelson/Nygaard, and the hundreds of volunteers and school officials that […]
A Very Bikey Week in Livable Streets Events
By Damien Newton |
Let’s just jump right in, shall we? Monday – Bike Week kicks off in L.A. in just a couple of minutes. Join Metro and City executives and some of the city’s top bike advocates at Exposition Park at 10:00 A.M. Get the details, right here. Monday – When it comes to Bike Week, the City […]
Bike It! Walk It! Day Is Coming Up Again; Free LCI Education Classes Offered.
By Gary Kavanagh |
One of the things that always gives me some hope that our civilization hasn’t completely lost it’s way, is watching the “Bike It! Walk It!” Day event grow and develop in recent years. The next Bike It Walk It is next week, on either October 3rd or 5th (more details below). For those not familiar […]
#StreetsR4Families: Walk/Bike to School Day Is Easy
By Damien Newton |
This Walktober, a record eighty-five schools in the City of Los Angeles participated in LADOT’s “Walk to School Day” Program. The total number dwarfed those of past years, as more and more schools are actively encouraging students to walk to school. Richland Elementary School, where my son is currently enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten, was one […]
Bike Friendly Fridays: Bike to Work Week
By Damien Newton |
For one week a year, transportation agencies around the country and around L.A. County put their best face forward to the cycling community by programming a series of bike-friendly events intended to encourage and support better cycling. The majority of the events, with the notable exception of Bike Writer’s Collective Bike Not to Work Day, […]
Bike It! Day
By Damien Newton |
The Samohi Solar Alliance challenges you to GET TO SCHOOL WITHOUT A CAR! On late start Wednesday, October 6th, be part of a youth movement at Santa Monica High School: -Ride your bike. -Take the bus. -Walk. -Pogo-stick. -Skateboard. -Rollerblade. Get to school pollution free and get a free treat at our lunchtime party. Bike […]