This week, #DamienTalks with Monica Curiel of Bike SGV about the upcoming bicyclists and pedestrian counts happening throughout the San Gabriel Valley on April 1. Bike SGV is looking for volunteers to help with the counts, and if you want to volunteer, you can get more information by visiting Bike SGV website.
In Part II, Brian Velez is back, and he interviews three past (and future?) volunteers.
Irma Bustamante is one volunteer who collects data and then turns it over to Anthony William-Contrado, who enters the data into a system. Both volunteers believe that their communities deserve more than what it is given when it comes to safe street design.
“I see it (volunteering) not so much as giving my time; this is something I’m passionate about. I grew up in El Monte, and there’s too many cars,” replied Irma.
Next up, Brian talks to Danielle Zamora in North Whittier. Danielle also believes that bike counts are an important part of improving communities. “We want to make streets in general safer for everyone so people have access to active transportation and can be healthier.”
Just a reminder, all the information you need to sign up and help can be found here, at the Bike SGV Website.
#DamienTalks is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the new Gold Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places.”
