Skip to Content
Streetsblog Los Angeles home
Streetsblog Los Angeles home
Log In
CicLAvia

CicLAvia South L.A. December 2022 – Open Thread

CicLAvia South Los Angeles. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog

Yesterday's light rain didn't stop CicLAvia South L.A. from opening Central Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and 103rd Street. Attendance was perhaps a little lighter than clear sky CicLAvia events. Nonetheless, tens of thousands of Angelenos took to biking, walking, jogging, skating, horseback riding, and more - on 7.25 miles of car-free streets.

The route featured connections to historic and current South L.A. landmarks from the Watts Towers to the Dunbar Hotel to Exposition Park. Activity hubs showcased community groups, municipal agencies, and elected officials working to improve the quality of life for South L.A. residents.

xxx
CicLAvia along Central Avenue's Dunbar Hotel, long a fixture of L.A. jazz
xxx
xxx
CicLAvia cyclists along Exposition Park's Banc of California Stadium
xxx
xxx
The Tobin Riders take Central Avenue
xxx
xxx
K-9, Founder and President of the World Riders, stands with some of the club's steeds
xxx
xxx
One CicLAvia participant using an umbrella to stave off the afternoon's light rain
xxx
xxx
Cyclists of all ages enjoyed CicLAvia
xxx
xxx
Cyclists with mobile CicLAvia route signage
xxx
xxx
Frederick Buggs Sr. (in yellow, center) socializes on Central Avenue while lounging on bike he likely built himself. Behind him is a crossing that got a relatively recent upgrade. This section of Central, just south of Manchester, is wide, poorly lit at night, and can be a dangerous speedway.
xxx
xxx
CicLAvia operates free pedicabs
xxx

Readers - how was your experience at yesterday's CicLAvia South L.A.?

CicLAvia recently announced that they are planning to host eight events in 2023. Dates and routes are coming soon.

xxx
CicLAvia on Central Avenue
xxx

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog Los Angeles

Rosemead Creates Subcommittee on Bus Rapid Transit with Neighboring Cities

After a contentious city council meeting, the motion passed.

March 13, 2026

Friday’s Headlines

LAX rental car center, Traci Park, Merced Greenway, Metro operations, car-nage and more

March 13, 2026

Reading Changes in City Streets

Markings on cities streets can sometimes reveal what used to be there

March 12, 2026

Thursday’s Headlines

Record heat, parking, Ohio Ave., Measure ULA, Culver City, gas prices, car-nage, and more

March 12, 2026

Eyes on the Street: New Stations on Metro D Line Extension Section 2

After this May's D Line section 1 opening, there's more D to come! The D is growing longer! Check out photos of new station erection... er... construction today in Beverly Hills and Century City

March 11, 2026
See all posts