Walk and Ride for a Safer 4th Street
July 12, 2010 at 11:48 am | Posted in Get Involved, LACBC Events | 13 CommentsTags: 4th Street Bicycle Boulevard, bike rides, sharrows
With the paint on the Sharrows markings almost a month old, it’s time to keep moving towards making 4th Street a true Bicycle Boulevard. So come walk, come bike, and come explore the plans to make a Safer and Greener 4th Street!
4th Street is an exciting new concept in the works -… a pleasant and safe street for bicyclists and walkers that residents, businesses, and visitors can enjoy and be proud of. This is the first for Los Angeles!
Want to see the future site of the Bicycle Boulevard? Want to learn more about what exactly a Bicycle Boulevard is or why it’s good for both Los Angeles and the neighborhood? Want to just go on a walk or ride your bike? Come walk or ride with us!
When: Saturday, July 24th.
The Bike Ride: Meet at 9:45am – depart at 10am from Pan Pacific Park, in front of the auditorium. The ride ends at Shatto Park.
The Walk: Meet at 10:15am – depart at 10:30am from 4th and Normandie. The walk ends at Shatto Park.
Press Event: Highlighting the efforts and support for making 4th Street a bicycle boulevard. Refreshments for all attendees courtesy of Larchmont Bungalow. 11am-1pm at Shatto Park, 3191 W. 4th Street, Los Angeles, 90020.
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This looks like a great event to get some more publicity/awareness on making this dream become a reality!
I’ll volunteer. Do I email Dorothy to let you know? Thanks.
Comment by Ross Hirsch— July 16, 2010 #
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This is great. I’ll spread the word.
Comment by namegirl— July 21, 2010 #
Is this event kid friendly? Can I bring kids on bikes with training wheels?
Comment by Clee— July 22, 2010 #
I would say, in general, yes, kid friendly–slower paced, short-ish route, plenty of stops, etc. The more kids the better!
I’m bringing my kids (7 and 9), but they don’t use training wheels–just regular kids bikes. They’ve been coming on these LACBC and other organizations’ kid-friendly rides with me and my wife for several years and have always had a really great time.
CA law requires kids under 18 to wear helmets, but I’m sure you’ve got that covered.
Comment by Ross Hirsch— July 22, 2010 #
Thanks Ross. We will give it a shot. See you on Saturday!
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