Damien Newton
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APA Los Angeles Presents: EXPLORING L.A.’S PEDWAYS WITH DAN KOEPPEL
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During this two-hour “Urban Safari,” attendees will learn about the history of pedestrian walkways or “pedways” in Downtown Los Angeles with Dan Koeppel, organizer of the Big Parade LA and acclaimed author. The pedways are a network of pedestrian bridges and pathways that made up a never-fulfilled utopian plan for Los Angeles, the 1970s vision […]
March General Meeting – BikeSGV
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Via Bike SGV/Facebook: Come join us for our General Meeting this month! We will be discussing various projects and programs. If you want to learn more and perhaps volunteer, this is a great time to get plugged in! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a […]
Metro Sponsors: The Hot SPOTS Tour, led by From Lot to Spot and C.I.C.L.E.
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On Saturday, March 28, 2015, through a sponsorship by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), From Lot to Spot, with Cyclists Inciting Change thru LIVE Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.), invites you to The Hot SPOTS Tour, a community bicycle ride highlighting formerly blighted, empty lots that have been developed into beautiful green spaces for the entire community to enjoy. […]
JSK and Seleta Speak at NY & LA: Busting Urban Transportation Myths
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NY & LA: Busting Urban Transportation Myths Thursday, March 26, 7:30PM Free Admission HAMMER MUSEUM 10899 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 www.hammer.ucla.edu Seleta Reynolds and Janette Sadik-Khan discuss innovative changes for transportation infrastructure in major cities, including ways to make urban streets more friendly for people who walk, roll, bike, ride transit and drive. […]
Westside Urban Forum: Conversation with Seleta Reynolds
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SPOTLIGHT ON SELETA REYNOLDS, LADOT General Manager Friday, March 20, 2015 The past six months on the job as LADOT’s General Manager have put Seleta Reynolds in the spotlight for her vision of transportation in Los Angeles. Fresh from San Francisco, her advocacy of livable streets that balance the need for mobility and the […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
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The week picks up halfway through and ends with Eat, Shop, Play, Crenshaw and CicLAvia. Can’t top that! Monday – If you ride a bicycle and you care about who wins the race in Los Angeles City Council District 4 — the race to replace Tom LaBonge — you should plan on attending this meeting. Get […]
Boyle Heights Issues Forum
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CALO YouthBuild’s 2015 Issues Forum is an opportunity for youth to share their knowledge and insight with policy makers and the community at large. Young researchers and organizers will be presenting on issues related to gentrification, police brutality and environmental justice. In addition to framing the issues, these youth will be offering policy suggestions to […]
Eat Shop Play Crenshaw
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Support local businesses at the upcoming community fest in Leimert Park for a chance to win cash prizes from Metro’s Eat, Shop, Play Crenshaw campaign! During the event you’ll enjoy food from local eateries, live music and fun-filled activities. Community Fest in Leimert Park 4395 Leimert Bl, LA 90008 Saturday, March 21st, 2015 10 AM – 4 […]
Finish the Ride
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Join the movement to make Southern California’s streets safer for all! Ride, run, walk, or roll with Damian Kevitt to help him finish the ride he started two years ago. Register today!
South Los Angeles Alliance for Mobility (SLAAM) Meeting
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Join health, transportation, and social justice advocates to network, plan, develop leadership, and identify shared funding opportunities for South Los Angeles. More info.
Spring St. Parklet Rededication Ceremony
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Join Councilmember Jose Huizar, the Historic Core BID and LADOT People St for the re-dedication ceremony of the Spring Street Parklets. Enjoy recently installed upgrades including more tables, seating, bike racks and plants!
Want a Guided Tour of the Next CicLAvia? There’s an App for That
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“I grew up in the Valley and walked Ventura Boulevard and Lankershim countless times as a kid and as an adult,” begins Aaron Paley as he introduces the “soundscape” that has been produced for CicLAvia – The Valley, coming to a street near you on March 22. For more information on CicLAvia, or the event […]