Car Free SFV EVENT MEDIA ALERT
San Fernando Valley residents celebrate International Car Free Day on September 21, 2014
WHAT: Car Free San Fernando Valley, Sunday, May 21, 2014 is an event to empower the community to go Car-Free (or even car-light) just for a day.
By choosing to walk, bike, carpool, or take public transit on September 21, you will see how easy it is to use alternative transportation and how enjoyable it is to minimize traffic congestion.
WHY: To raise awareness of the need to reduce traffic congestion and create a greener environment.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, September 21, 2014
CAR FREE SFV RIDE AND REFRESH, A FAMILY-FRIENDLY BIKE RIDE (hosted by the LA County Bike Coalition):
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Place: Orange Line Bus Station at 6060 Van Nuys Blvd.
Ride Description: A 10 mile ride along the Orange Line Bike Path from Van Nuys Blvd. to Balboa Park. We’ll take a loop around the park, stop at the R/C airplanes and miniature airport. The ride will finish at MacLeod’s Ale Brewing Company, the first microbrewery in the San Fernando Valley. We’ll get a tour of the Brewery, and LA County Bike Coalition members showing their membership card get 15% off drinks and merchandise.
(Those under 21 are allowed on the premises and the tour, but of course can’t purchase alcohol.)
RSVP AT carfreesfv@gmail.com
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE RIDE, PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO GO CAR-FREE OR CAR-LIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 21!
MORE INFORMATION AT www.CarFreeSFV.com
