This Week In Livable Streets

Metro meetings, explore Venice Blvd, Gloria Roberts, and more.

• Wednesday 7/19 – Streets for All will host a 5-6 p.m. virtual Happy Hour with Gloria Roberts, Director of Caltrans District 7 (Los Angeles and Ventura Counties). Details at SFA event page.
• Wednesday 7/19 – Metro will host an in-person West Santa Ana Branch Community Open House from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church at 222 S. Hewitt Street in the downtown L.A. Arts District. Details at Metro meeting page..
• Wednesday and Thursday 7/19-20 – Metro board committees will meet to discuss and decide matters in preparation for next week’s full board meeting. Find meeting agendas and staff reports at Metro board meeting page.
• Sunday 7/23 – LADOT and CicLAvia will host Venice Boulevard: Explore the Corridor. It’s not an open streets event (the street remains open to cars), but participants are encouraged to ride, bike, skate, and experience the new protected bike lanes and safety features on Venice Boulevard – including through a series of guided group bike rides and walks along Venice Boulevard between National and Sepulveda, as well as routes through the surrounding neighborhoods, highlighting the recent transportation safety improvements. Participants can also jog, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the afternoon along the sidewalks in your own way. There will be a Hub at Venice and Bagley with music, street games and other activities. Details at CicLAvia event page.

Did we miss anything? Is there something we should list on future calendars? Email joe [at] streetsblog.org