Bike Counts
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The Bike/Ped Count and How People Relate to their Streets
I love doing the bike/ped counts. I move through the communities I cover constantly, but rarely get the chance to stand in one place for two hours and observe how a particular corner functions.
September 29, 2017
Bike Week 2014 Kick-Off, LACBC Reports Bike Counts Are Up
Los Angeles' Bike Week 2014 kicked off at a press event this morning at Union Station. Metro Deputy Chief Executive Officer Lindy Lee welcomed assembled cyclists and media. Lee expressed enthusiasm about Los Angeles' bikeway facilities, now with "more miles than ever before." She invited cyclists to take advantage of free rides on Metro bus and rail for this Thursday's Bike to Work Day. There are also free rides on Metrolink and various local transit providers; see Metro's the Source for free ride instructions. Metro is hosting and co-hosting numerous Bike Week events, including a Wednesday ride and Bike Night at Union Station this Friday.
May 12, 2014
March Transpo Committee Recap: SRTS, Counts, Parking and Commish Bayne
Yesterday's Los Angeles City Council Transportation Committee meeting featured a number of livability issues that deserve more in-depth attention: Safe Routes to School, bicycle and pedestrian traffic counts, parking privatization, and more. SBLA will do a brief re-cap, and will track and report on these issues more in the future.
March 27, 2014
Which Boyle Heights Streets are the Best Candidates for Bike-Friendly Enhancements?
"Why the f--k does it smell like cat food??" I heard myself shout out loud to no one in particular.
September 6, 2013
Long Beach Bike Count Seeks Volunteers
In its attempt to continue its moniker of being the most bike friendly city in the nation (and one that still has many steps to go), the City of Long Beach is requesting volunteers to help conduct its annual bike count.
October 10, 2012