SGV Bike Plan Active Streets Health Rally

By Joe Linton
Nov 24, 2014

WHAT: Active Streets Health Rally

WHO: Day One & BikeSGV

WHEN: November 25th, 2014. 6:30pm

WHERE: El Monte City Hall – East City Council Chamber. 11333 Valley Boulevard. El Monte, CA

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More details on Press Release [PDF]

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