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Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Looks Ahead for Big 2013
By Damien Newton |
It’s only been five years since Streetsblog began publishing in Los Angeles. In that time, we bore witness to major changes at LADOT, Metro and city politics. But perhaps the biggest change has come in the form of more professional, better-staffed and powerful advocacy organizations. Nowhere is that more true than with the Los Angeles […]
LACBC Hosts 9th Annual River Ride
By Damien Newton |
A couple hundred riders at the start of the thirty six mile route. Yesterday was the LACBC’s 9th Annual River Ride, which doubles as a major fundraiser for the Bike Coalition and a heck of a bike party in Griffith Park. As normal, a couple thousand people showed up ready and eager to pay $50 […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
By Damien Newton |
Wednesday is one over-booked night. What do people have against Tuesday? Oh, and check out that fundraiser on Friday. Sounds like fun. You should go. Wednesday – Marks the beginning of the summer bike series known as Tour LaBonge. City Council Transportation Committee Chair Tom LaBonge leads a series of rides throughout his district. Get […]
We’ve Got Five Years, What a Surprise…
By Damien Newton |
(You can still join us for our fundraiser. Email damien@streetsblog.org with an RSVP and get more details, here on Facebook.) When we first launched Streetsblog Los Angeles in February of 2007, we were the first attempt to really franchise Streetsblog outside of its power base in New York City. Admittedly, I struggled mightily those first […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
By Damien Newton |
This week there is a ton of bikey stuff happening around the county, especially inside city limits, Pasadena and Long Beach, as part of “Bike Week” celebrations. We’re highlighting some of the events below, but be sure to check out Bike Long Beach, Bike Week Pasadena, Santa Monica Bike Week and Metro’s Bike Week page to see more […]
LACBC: Empowering Local Advocates, Fundraising
By Damien Newton |
We have grown as an organization to 13 local chapters throughout the county and 5 Bike Ambassador programs in Los Angeles City. With so much going on, headquarters wants to help empower YOU to advocate in your local capacity. Join us on our fifth workshop of the series – FUNDRAISING. As a nonprofit organization, LACBC […]