Damien Newton
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Firefly Ball Awards Gala
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Firefly Ball Awards Gala When: Thursday, October 30; 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Farmers and Merchants National Bank – 401 S. Main St., Downtown Los Angeles Named for its timing with the seasonal launch of Operation Firefly, an education and bike light distribution program of LACBC, the Firefly Ball is a light-filled evening of art, music, food and […]
Justice for Milt Olin Ride and Vigil
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Milt Olin, on the right, with his two sons.Yesterday we learned that the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office would not be pressing charges against the sheriff’s deputy who struck and killed Milt Olin in Calabasas last December. The sheriff’s deputy was typing on his mobile computer in his patrol car when he struck Olin […]
Milton Olin’s Killer Escapes Charges. A Broken System Cries for Change.
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Last night, Brenda Gazaar broke the story in the Daily News that the District Attorney will not be pressing charges against Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Wood, who struck and killed Milt Olin from behind with his car while Olin was riding his bicycle in the bike lane. Olin, a former Napster executive and lawyer, was riding legally […]
The Week in Livable Streets Events
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This is a weird week, with a state holiday on Friday and some school districts (Culver City and more) starting up the school year. Oh, well. The Week in Livable Streets Events rolls on. Wednesday – A crowded transportation committee includes a possible change in how LADOT measures bike plan implementation. The proposal would require […]
Broadway Streetscape Dress Rehearsal Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
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Councilmember José Huizar’s Bringing Back Broadway initiative and LADOT are excited to welcome you to a celebration of the completion of phase one of the Broadway Streetscape Master Plan – a “dress rehearsal” that sets the stage for future improvements. This phase of the plan reconfigures the roadway from four lanes to three, and reclaims […]
Suggest Locations for Bicycle Mini-Corrals in the South Bay
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The Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach are working on a plan to recommend locations for bicycle mini-corrals. Join them for a public input meeting on Thursday September 11th to provide your suggestions. The meeting will be held from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Mt. Whitney Room of the Manhattan Heights Community Center at 1600 Manhattan Beach […]
Cedillo’s Folly: Council Adjourns in Memory of Veteran Killed Crossing North Fig.
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On August 20, at the ironic request of Councilmember Gil Cedillo, the Los Angeles City Council adjourned in memory of 84 year-old Korean War Veteran, William Matelyan. Matelyan was crossing North Figueroa Street at Avenue 26 last month when he was struck and killed by a car. This area of North Figueroa was approved for […]
First Draft of SGV Bike Plan
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The first draft of the SGV Bike Master Plan will be reviewed by the San Gabriel City Council for the first time Tuesday August 19th. Join us as we show our unified support for a bike-friendly San Gabriel Valley. When: Tuesday, August 19; 5:30 p.m. Where: San Gabriel City Hall – 425 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, 91776 See […]
CicLAvia Public Meeting: East L.A. Public Library
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Community meeting on CicLAvia in East L.A. for Oct. 5th event. Date: August 19th, 2014 Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Location: East Los Angeles Public Library 4837 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022 Parking: Limited lot parking and street RSVP to attend: Call 213.355.8500 or email info@ciclavia.org
Pasadena DOT: Future of Bicycling in Pasadena
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The Pasadena Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on the “Future of Bicycling in Pasadena” on Monday. The meeting will cover the results of a recent bikeway feasibility study. When: Monday August 18; 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Jackie Robinson Center- 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena
LACBC: Empowering Local Advocates, Fundraising
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We have grown as an organization to 13 local chapters throughout the county and 5 Bike Ambassador programs in Los Angeles City. With so much going on, headquarters wants to help empower YOU to advocate in your local capacity. Join us on our fifth workshop of the series – FUNDRAISING. As a nonprofit organization, LACBC […]
Walk or Bike to Celebrate Los Angeles’ Birthday
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Los Angeles is turning 233! Join us in celebrating the birthday of our favorite city by recreating the historic journey undertaken by the founding pobladores. Walking: The 9-mile walk will begin at the San Gabriel Mission at 6 a.m. Free shuttles will be bringing participants back to the starting point at the end of the […]