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CicLAvia, Let’s Go!
For Angelenos, Sunday was a day that we’ll never forget. Our first Open Streets party was an unparalleled success. So much so that even the critics of the concept grudgingly came on board when it was obvious that they missed the boat on supporting and experiencing a groundbreaking day.
October 12, 2010
L.A.’s Freedom Ride: Black Kids on Bikes
On the fourth Sunday of every month, cyclists take to the streets of Los Angeles for the "Black Kids on Bikes"
(BKoB) ride. BKoB is part of a series of events called "Freedom
Rides," aimed at getting more black Angelenos to enjoy the unique
experience of group cycling. BKoB aims to provide a safe, fun
venue for kids to ride the streets. Despite the name, the rides are open to cyclists of all races, ages, and skill levels.
May 10, 2010
Streetfilms: Long Beach Shifts Cycling Into High Gear
Long Beach, Los Angeles’s neighbor to the south, has started to put some serious effort into making cycling an attractive and safe mode of transportation, and it’s already paying dividends. Bicycling Magazine’s 2010 rankings for bike-friendly cities ranked Long Beach a respectable 23rd. But the city has more ambitious goals, aiming to ultimately become the … Continued
April 16, 2010
Streetfilms: SFPD Chief Bikes With Cycling Advocates. Ray Kelly, Let’s Ride.
When it comes to making a public commitment to taming lawless driving and making streets safe for biking, police departments in major west coast cities are starting to leave Ray Kelly's NYPD in their wake.
March 26, 2010
A Transcontinental Transpo Message: Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
NYCDOT commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan is in Los Angeles this weekend for the StreetSummit, a gathering of Southern California bike and pedestrian advocates. In a lead-in to the conference, Sadik-Khan spoke at her alma mater, Occidental College, and Clarence Eckerson and Streetsblog LA's Damien Newton were there.
March 19, 2010
Waiting for Raymond: LAPD Chief Leapfrogs Kelly on Cyclist Outreach
Since taking office late last year, the new chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, Charlie Beck, has taken several steps toward making conditions more tolerable for local cyclists. The most notable to this point is probably the formation of a cycling task force to address issues including traffic laws and bike theft. As reported by Damien Newton of Streetsblog LA, last week Beck fielded questions at a city council committee meeting, during which he referred to cycling as "an admirable form of transportation" and called cyclists "our most vulnerable commuters."
March 1, 2010
Eyes on the Street: Placard Abuse, From Sea to Shining Sea
We got a tip yesterday about an errant driver hogging a curbside spot in a residential area:
December 3, 2009
LA Road Rage Doc Convicted for Horrific 2008 Cyclist Assault
Following a highly-publicized, intensely-followed trial, Christopher Thompson, the physician accused of using his car to seriously injure two cyclists in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, is behind bars.
November 3, 2009
LADOT to Cyclists: “Watch the Road” or Be “Bug Splatter”
If you don't care for DOT's new bike safety ads, here's something you'll really hate.
June 22, 2009