Recent Streetsblog LA posts about LACBC

#StreetsR4Families- The Los Angeles River Ride

By Damien Newton | Jun 13, 2016 | No Comments

Yesterday was the 16th Annual Los Angeles River Ride. The River Ride serves the three-part purpose of fundraiser for the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC), tour of the L.A. River, and a group ride that brings together hundreds of bicyclists. After missing the ride for a couple of years due to my vacation plans, […]

L.A. County Bike Advocates Nominated For National Awards

By Joe Linton | Mar 4, 2016 | No Comments

Next week, bike activists will gather in Washington D.C. for the National Bike Summit convened by the League of American Bicyclists. On Monday March 7, the national Alliance for Biking and Walking will be hosting their 2016 Advocacy Awards for excellence in the walk and bike advocacy. Los Angeles, and its L.A. County Bicycle Coalition, […]

My Interview with Tamika Butler: Equity and Social Justice Are Rallying Cries for LACBC’s New Leader

By Damien Newton | Apr 15, 2015 | 8 Comments

When the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition announced its new Executive Director last December, the early reviews were somewhat mixed. Those close to the hiring process were confident they had the right mix, and many backers of the organization took to social media to embrace the new face of bike advocacy in Los Angeles, Tamika […]

Meet the new Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Executive Director, Tamika Butler

By Damien Newton | Dec 18, 2014 | No Comments

Last night, the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition met to approve the appointment of their new executive director. This morning, via email, they introduced the bicycling community to their new leader, Tamika Butler. “I’m really proud of the process and results of the search and couldn’t be more excited about […]

At End of 2014, LA County Bike Coalition Head Jen Klausner To Step Down

By Joe Linton | Sep 3, 2014 | 4 Comments

Via an email to L.A. County Bicycle Coalition membership this morning, Executive Director Jen Klausner announced that she is leaving her position as of the end of 2014. The organization is at the start of a search process to find her replacement. Below is an excerpt of her resignation announcement: Now, with great pride in […]

Editorial: Respect Your Advisory Committee, Build a Safer Hyperion Bridge

By Joe Linton | Aug 12, 2014 | 8 Comments

There has been quite a bit of proverbial water under the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge. Under a great deal of community displeasure in 2013, the city of Los Angeles set aside an outdated bridge retrofit plan and formed an advisory committee to decide the future of the historic span. The 9-member Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct Improvement Project Community Advisory Committee […]

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