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Heads Up: No Added Bicycle Capacity on Metrolink For Sunday’s CicLAvia
(Editor's Note: Sorry to run this disappointing news announced by Metrolink, when we're otherwise really excited about CicLAvia this Sunday. Don't forget, though, bicycles are not required equipment. There are lots of great CicLAvia attractions located within easy walking distance from Union Station! Including a pedestrian zone in the Broadway Historic Theater area. Also, don't forget that there are plenty of Metro rail and bus connections to the route - see this article at The Source for details. What's the solution, readers? Should cyclists press Metrolink for better service? Should Metro press Metrolink? Can we get bike share? Host more CicLAvias? Should far-flung CicLAvia participants just drive? Let us know in the comments below.)
October 3, 2014
Tips for Families and for Keeping Cool At CicLAvia #StreetsR4Families
CicLAvia has always been an all-ages event. It's one of those rare festivals that families can enjoy together. There are lots of young kids riding bicycles much further than we parents expect. Take away the cars, and streets become safe, more like parks than anything else.
October 3, 2014
25 Things to See at This Sunday’s “Heart of Los Angeles” CicLAvia
This Sunday's CicLAvia route includes some of the same neighborhoods as past events in central Los Angeles, but it's actually a very different route. Only a wiggle through Boyle Heights and the downtown Arts District remain from central CicLAvia route that debuted in 2010. There are lots of great sights to see along this new trajectory. Below is a non-exhaustive guide to some worthwhile stuff to check out. At hubs, you can get a free printed neighborhood guide which includes many of the sites I've highlighted, and other great stuff.
October 2, 2014
CicLAvia Begins Outreach Process in Boyle Heights for Oct. 5th Event
“¿Conoce CicLAvia?” (Are you familiar with CicLAvia?) and “¿Sabe qué es una ciclovía?” (Do you know what a ciclovía is?) were two of the questions SBLA writers Erick Huerta and Sahra Sulaiman found themselves asking Boyle Heights residents and business owners while canvassing the area with representatives of CicLAvia recently.
August 4, 2014
Advocates Gather in Leimert Park to Hear about CicLAvia Route through South L.A. Planned for December
South L.A. residents and advocates gathered at the KAOS Network in Leimert Park last night to learn more about CicLAvia and how the 6-mile route planned through the area on December 7th, 2014, would affect the community.
July 17, 2014
Two New CicLAvia Routes Announced For October and December 2014
Earlier this week, CicLAvia released new route maps for the final two CicLAvia events coming up in 2014.
July 17, 2014
Metro Round-Up: LAX, Open Streets, New Reps on Technical Committee
At yesterday's Metro Board Meeting, directors approved a handful of initiatives that have great implications for the future livability of the Los Angeles Region. Here is the re-cap:
June 27, 2014
Streetsblog Talks Open Streets Expansion On KPCC Radio Today
Streetsblog's Joe Linton appeared on KPCC Radio's Take Two morning news show this morning. Audio is available on-line.
June 4, 2014
Open Streets Slated for SFV, SGV, Pasadena, LB, Santa Monica, and More
It is not fully approved or completely finalized, but a document has circulated that shows Metro's staff recommendations for open streets events for FY2015-16. Open streets events, or ciclovías, are car-free festivals primarily for bicycling and walking, more or less the same as Los Angeles' popular CicLAvia.
May 28, 2014
CicLAvia Highlights Need for Better Bike Infrastructure for Cycling to Grow as a Transportation Option
"Stay to the right!" rang out over the megaphone from a passing police car. "That means you, young lady!"
April 8, 2014