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| | Pico Rivera Community Bike Ride |
| July 31, 2021, 7AM
Smith Park
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| | Pico Rivera Community Bike Ride |
| July 31, 2021, 7AM
Smith Park
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Metro Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program Classes |
| Metro is working with local non-profit bike organizations to help make bicycling safer in Los Angeles by conducting bicycle traffic skills classes and sponsoring community rides countywide. These safety education classes and rides are free to the public. |
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Metro Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program Classes |
| Metro is working with local non-profit bike organizations to help make bicycling safer in Los Angeles by conducting bicycle traffic skills classes and sponsoring community rides countywide. These safety education classes and rides are free to the public. |
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| | | BEST Ride: 626 Love Ride - In Person (ActiveSGV) SOUTH PASADENA, CA
SATURDAY, JULY 31
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| | Bike Maintenance: Flat Repair - In Person (ActiveSGV) EL MONTE, CA
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| Ride Around Pomona Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition is hosting the monthly Ride Around Pomona. Saturday, August 7th. Ride starts at 8:30am from Shaun Diamond Plaza in Downtown Pomona at 171 West 2nd Street. It's a casual ride and all are welcome. Click the button below to view the event on Facebook. |
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| Ride Around Pomona Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition is hosting the monthly Ride Around Pomona. Saturday, August 7th. Ride Starts at 8:30am from Shaun Diamond Plaza in Downtown Pomona at 171 West 2nd Street. It's a casual ride and all are welcome. Click the button below to view the event on Facebook. |
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| Bike Class & Ride in Carson |
| It's time to bring your bike out of the garage! LACBC & Carson Bicycle Coalition invite residents of Carson, Rancho Dominguez, and the L.A. County Strip to come out and join us for (2) FREE bicycle events. Bike Safety + Maintenance Class. Saturday August 14, 9-11am. Cricket Field Patio, Victoria Community Regional Park Community Bike Ride. Saturday August 28, 9am-12pm. Ride Start/End: Victoria Community Regional Park |
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| Bike Class & Ride in Carson |
| It's time to bring your bike out of the garage! LACBC & Carson Bicycle Coalition invite residents of Carson, Rancho Dominguez, and the L.A. County Strip to come out and join us for (2) FREE bicycle events. Bike Safety + Maintenance Class. Saturday August 14, 9-11am. Cricket Field Patio, Victoria Community Regional Park Community Bike Ride. Saturday August 28, 9am-12pm. Ride Start/End: Victoria Community Regional Park |
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| Walk ‘n Rollers has a few events coming up for participants and volunteers! If you live, work, or live any of these neighborhoods, come lend a hand! You might even meet some fun people like yourself! Click the button below to sign up as a volunteer. See you there! |
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| | Walk ‘n Rollers has a few events coming up for participants and volunteers! If you live, work, or live any of these neighborhoods, come lend a hand! You might even meet some fun people like yourself! Click the button below to sign up as a volunteer. See you there! |
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| | | ST SmART: Creating Community-Driven Traffic Solutions |
| Saturday August 7th, 10am-2pm @ Sunland Park. Volunteer shifts available from 6am to 4pm. |
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| | ST SmART: Creating Community-Driven Traffic Solutions |
| Saturday August 7th, 10am-2pm @ Sunland Park. Volunteer shifts available from 6am to 4pm. |
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| | | | Saturday August 14th from 1pm-5pm @ 6th Street between Alexandria and Catalina. Volunteer shifts available from 9am to 7pm. |
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| | | | Saturday August 14th from 1pm-5pm @ 6th Street between Alexandria and Catalina. Volunteer shifts available from 9am to 7pm. |
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| Volunteer for LACBC We have in-person volunteer opportunities coming up, as well as remote volunteer opportunities available. |
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| Volunteer for LACBC We have in-person volunteer opportunities coming up, as well as remote volunteer opportunities available. |
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| | LACBC thanks Giant for being a Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 LA Rivers Challenge which meant that three of our top peer-2-peer fundraisers got to take home a beautiful brand new Giant bike! The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is a 501c3 nonprofit that empowers community led active transportation projects to transform Los Angeles into a more bikeable region for everyone. |
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| | LACBC thanks Giant for being a Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 LA Rivers Challenge which meant that three of our top peer-2-peer fundraisers got to take home a beautiful brand new Giant bike! The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is a 501c3 nonprofit that empowers community led active transportation projects to transform Los Angeles into a more bikeable region for everyone. |
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| | California is experiencing record-breaking heat. In order to stay safe in the outdoors in the summer, we'd like to share a little bit of info on the signs of heat illness and what to do about it. |
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| | California is experiencing record-breaking heat. In order to stay safe in the outdoors in the summer, we'd like to share a little bit of info on the signs of heat illness and what to do about it. |
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| | | | LACBC has teamed up with Business Partners to support business that support bicycling. |
| |  | | | El Maestro is a family-owned bike shop in the heart of downtown LA |
| Get your bike rolling by stopping by for these services: Bicycle Safety Check ($30) - Checks gears, breaks, tires, nuts & bolts Tune-Up ($75) - Recommended every year or every 1,700 miles Fixed Gear/Single Speed Tune-Up ($45) Complete Overhaul Package ($125) |
| EL MAESTRO BIKE SHOP 806 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm, Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: CLOSED |
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LA COUNTY BIKE MATCH Help us bring bikes to people in need with #LACountyBikeMatch! |
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STRAVA COMMUTE A running and cycling computer to track and share your commuting stats based on Strava Metro. |
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SEATYLOCK Support LACBC while securing your bike. When you make a purchase at Seatylock through the link below, a portion of your purchase goes to suppport LACBC! |
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LIME HERO Thank you to all of you who have supported LACBC by opting to donate a slice of your Lime Ride! |
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SPURCYCLES Looking for a new bike bell? Check out Spurcycle's Frankenbell! These bells are made with parts that have surface or finish defects, but don't affect the bell's beautiful ring. 10% of Frankenbell sales willl go to support organizations like LACBC! |
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LA COUNTY BIKE MATCH Help us bring bikes to people in need with #LACountyBikeMatch! |
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STRAVA COMMUTE A running and cycling computer to track and share your commuting stats based on Strava Metro. |
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SEATYLOCK Support LACBC while securing your bike. When you make a purchase at Seatylock through the link below, a portion of your purchase goes to suppport LACBC! |
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LIME HERO Thank you to all of you who have supported LACBC by opting to donate a slice of your Lime Ride! |
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SPURCYCLES Looking for a new bike bell? Check out Spurcycle's Frankenbell! These bells are made with parts that have surface or finish defects, but don't affect the bell's beautiful ring. 10% of Frankenbell sales willl go to support organizations like LACBC! |
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|  | | LACBC & Sunset4All host mini guided tour |
| Yesterday Sunset4All and LACBC hosted a mini guided tour followed by a meet and greet at The Black Cat on Sunset Blvd to share updates and how folks can get involved with this exciting community led active transportation project. Click on the button below to learn more about Sunset4All. |
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| | | LACBC & Sunset4All host mini guided tour |
| Yesterday Sunset4All and LACBC hosted a mini guided tour followed by a meet and greet at The Black Cat on Sunset Blvd to share updates and how folks can get involved with this exciting community led active transportation project. Click on the button below to learn more about Sunset4All. |
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| Los Angeles and Regional Updates |
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| Congrats to workers at Bike Metro for their successful vote to form a union with the Transport Workers Union. LACBC envisions an LA County that is a great place for every day, year-round bicycling. The work of those at Bike Metro feeds directly into our vision by extending transportation access to more Angelenos than before. We support active transportation workers having a voice in their workplace & a place to grow as they maintain & innovate the way we approach traversing LA. |
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| | Congratulations to Bike Metro Workers |
| Congrats to workers at Bike Metro for their successful vote to form a union with the Transport Workers Union. LACBC envisions an LA County that is a great place for every day, year-round bicycling. The work of those at Bike Metro feeds directly into our vision by extending transportation access to more Angelenos than before. We support active transportation workers having a voice in their workplace & a place to grow as they maintain & innovate the way we approach traversing LA. |
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| The project aims to help elders explore and familiarize themselves with e-bikes through safety training classes and demonstration rides. Several other groups received grants for their projects all throughout the county. Click the button below to see the full list of SoCal projects or scroll down to see the ones in LA County. |
| | Our first eBike training will take place August 16 from 9am to 12pm. This event is geared to people ages 55+. WHERE: Ahmanson Senior Center @ Expo Center 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, 90037 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alejandra Alvarez, LACBC Project Manager alejandra.alvarez@la-bike.org or at 323-379-2392 Baya Louie, Ahmanson Senior Center/EXPO Center/Recreation Coordinator baya.louie@lacity.org or at 213-763-0119 |
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| | LACBC receives SCAG grant for eBike Elder Encouragement Initiative |
| Our first eBike training will take place August 16 from 9am to 12pm. This event is geared to people ages 55+. WHERE: Ahmanson Senior Center @ Expo Center 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, 90037 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Alejandra Alvarez, LACBC Project Manager alejandra.alvarez@la-bike.org or at 323-379-2392 Baya Louie, Ahmanson Senior Center/EXPO Center/Recreation Coordinator baya.louie@lacity.org or at 213-763-0119 |
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Antelope Valley Partners for Health has received a SCAG grant for their Safe Streets Initiative |
| The aim is to increase traffic safety through education and awareness. |
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Los Angeles Walks receives SCAG grant for their project |
| A Safe Street Solution for Every Crash: Mobilizing Traffic Victims' Families as Agents of Change will work with families of traffic violence victims to strengthen the growing network of Angeleno families impacted by traffic violence. |
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| | | Antelope Valley - Lancaster
Antelope Valley Partners for Health has received a SCAG grant for their Safe Streets Initiative |
| The aim is to increase traffic safety through education and awareness. |
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Los Angeles Walks receives SCAG grant for their project |
| A Safe Street Solution for Every Crash: Mobilizing Traffic Victims' Families as Agents of Change will work with families of traffic violence victims to strengthen the growing network of Angeleno families impacted by traffic violence. |
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Yolanda Davis-Overstreet Consulting receives SCAG grant for two projects |
| The projects are Adams Blvd Safety Project - Walk the Boulevard and Mobility Justice in Communities of Color - How Safe Are Black Lives Cycling? |
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Bicycle Kitchen receives SCAG grant for Night Lights for Bikes program |
| The program is a bike light distribution and education program. |
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| | | Central LA - Adams Neighborhood
Yolanda Davis-Overstreet Consulting receives SCAG grant for two projects |
| The projects are Adams Blvd Safety Project - Walk the Boulevard and Mobility Justice in Communities of Color - How Safe Are Black Lives Cycling? |
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Construction Alert For The Foothill L (Gold) Line Extension |
| The program is a bike light distribution and education program. |
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LA Neighborhood Land Trust receives SCAG grant |
| Their Community Safety Project will focus on community engagement to discuss walking, biking and safety issues in the community. |
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Streets For All receives SCAG grant |
| The project to reclaim public space in Koreatown will hold a weekend popup to collect community feedback, provide open space, reduce traffic violence, and provide support for local businesses. |
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LA Neighborhood Land Trust receives SCAG grant |
| Their Community Safety Project will focus on community engagement to discuss walking, biking and safety issues in the community. |
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Streets For All receives SCAG grant |
| The project to reclaim public space in Koreatown will hold a weekend popup to collect community feedback, provide open space, reduce traffic violence, and provide support for local businesses. |
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Community Intelligence Awarded SCAG grant for their Incomplete Streets, Pedestrian Injuries and Mobility Justice in South LA projects |
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Streets Are For Everyone receives SCAG grant |
| Interfaith for Safer Streets will advocate for policy changes to improve infrastructure, health, equity and safety in the South LA community. |
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Community Intelligence Awarded SCAG grant for their Incomplete Streets, Pedestrian Injuries and Mobility Justice in South LA projects |
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Streets Are For Everyone receives SCAG grant |
| Interfaith for Safer Streets will advocate for policy changes to improve infrastructure, health, equity and safety in the South LA community. |
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Public Matters Receives SCAG grant for University Park Slow James project |
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Habitat LA receives SCAG grant for New Visions for a Safer Washington Neighborhood Project |
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Public Matters receives SCAG grant for University Park Slow James project |
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Habitat LA receives SCAG grant for New Visions for a Safer Washington Neighborhood Project |
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Presentation of First/Last Mile Plan draft for Purple (D Line) Extension, Section 1 |
| This online meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the draft plan. The same content will be presented on Thursday, August 12 from 6-7pm and on Tuesday, August 24 from 2-3pm. |
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Walk 'n Rollers receives SCAG grant |
| Their ST Forward - Foothill Safety Campaign will advocate for safer streets along Foothill Boulevard and engage community residents through various interactive activities and experiences |
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Presentation of First/Last Mile Plan draft for Purple (D Line) Extension, Section 1 |
| This online meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the draft plan. The same content will be presented on Thursday, August 12 from 6-7pm and on Tuesday, August 24 from 2-3pm. |
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Walk 'n Rollers receives SCAG grant |
| Their ST Forward - Foothill Safety Campaign will advocate for safer streets along Foothill Boulevard and engage community residents through various interactive activities and experiences |
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Foothill Transit is having a summer sale |
| Get 50% off all day and 31-day passes starting July 1 until September 30. Valid for Local, Silver Streak, or Commuter Express buses. |
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Altadena Town Council receives SCAG grant |
| Their Peace March & Summer Celebration event will include a march/ride and is a call to Altadena & Pasadena communities to come together for social and racial justice. It will also address the need for safer routes and help identify a safe street network to improve the area's quality of life. |
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Foothill Transit is having a summer sale |
| Get 50% off all day and 31-day passes starting July 1 until September 30. Valid for Local, Silver Streak, or Commuter Express buses. |
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Altadena Town Council receives SCAG grant |
| Their Peace March & Summer Celebration event will include a march/ride and is a call to Altadena & Pasadena communities to come together for social and racial justice. It will also address the need for safer routes and help identify a safe street network to improve the area's quality of life. |
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ActiveSGV awarded SCAG grant |
| The grant will fund their SGV Re-Cycle and Reimagine Poplar Boulevard projects. The projects will distribute bikes in the community pop-up safety demonstratins in South Los Angeles. |
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Day One receives SCAG grant for three projects |
| Vamos El Monte, Vamos Pasadena, and Vamos Pomona aim to harness community engagement to work towards creating safer, walkable streets. |
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ActiveSGV awarded SCAG grant |
| The grant will fund their SGV Re-Cycle and Reimagine Poplar Boulevard projects. The projects will distribute bikes in the community pop-up safety demonstratins in South Los Angeles. |
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Day One receives SCAG grant for three projects |
| Vamos El Monte, Vamos Pasadena, and Vamos Pomona aim to harness community engagement to work towards creating safer, walkable streets. |
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Collins Neighborhood Association receives SCAG grant |
| Their Coke St Cap project aims to promote safe biking, playing, walking and crossing in the neighborhood. |
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Youth Leadership Institute receives SCAG grant for youth-led project |
| The project will engage youth in a research project to explore safety concerns in Long Beach for young people walking and biking. |
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Collins Neighborhood Association receives SCAG grant |
| Their Coke St Cap project aims to promote safe biking, playing, walking and crossing in the neighborhood. |
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Youth Leadership Institute receives SCAG grant for youth-led project |
| The project will engage youth in a research project to explore safety concerns in Long Beach for young people walking and biking. |
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| ACKNOWLEDGING VICTIMS OF TRAFFIC VIOLENCE |
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| This is a space for Angelenos to remember and honor those who have passed while riding in L.A., for whatever reason. If you would like to share a few words about someone you know that passed away while riding, please click here. We will be sharing a couple of these remembrances in each newsletter. |
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| Brian Chuc, Killed on 07/12/2021. They were 22 years old. Brian Chuch was killed around 8pm in Merced by a hit and run driver. Michael Harris, 64, allegedly struck Brian Chuc then fled the scene. While Brian was killed more than 300 miles away from Los Angeles, Brian was an Angeleno studying sociology as a junior at UC Merced. |
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| | Send us your LA County bike-related updates and events, and we'll include them in the next newsletter (two weeks form now). Email info@la-bike.org |
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