News Cycle 1/14/21 – Happy New Year!
The News Cycle
January 14, 2021
Help us bring bikes to people in need with #LACountyBikeMatch!
Together we have provided more than 100 bikes to people in need!
Yoga for Cycling & Hiking: Free Iyengar Yoga Workshop.
Taught by a fellow cyclist and yoga teacher here in LA.
Sunday, February 7, 1-3pm To sign-up and for additional info click here.
We’re cleaning house!
LACBC is having a Fire Sale
Use the discount code “LACBC50off” to get 50% off on LACBC merchandise at our online shop.
Bicycling 101: Riding the LA River Path – Online Video Class
Thursday, January 21, 6pm-7pm. Click here to register! As a reminder, Metro BEST classes are free!
Virtual Author Event: Adelaide Perr, author of “Degloved: Every Scar has a Story”
Athlete & cycling advocate Adelaide Perr tells their story of emotional recovery from a serious bicycle crash.
Saturday, January 23rd at 5:30 pm. Click here to register.
Stay in the Know
We neglected to mention in our previous newsletter that the Pasadena Athletic Association (PAA) is the sponsoring organization for Charities of Choice!
We are grateful to have been a recipient. Learn more about PAA on their website.
He’s in the good company of 33 Angelenos that will be recognized in a virtual ceremony on February 3 at 6pm. Click here to register for the recognition ceremony.
Thanks to you, we reached our goal and raised $13,000 in our matching challenge to wrap up 2020. Thank you for your support!
COVID-19 UPDATE
In the past few days, about 30 percent of Metro’s bus operators have been out due to either being quarantined, caring for family members or having COVID-19, resulting in canceled trips throughout the system. Check out Transit, Metro’s app that helps riders plan trips. Let’s do our part to not add stress to an already stressed out healthcare system. Don’t forget to wear a mask.
Keep an eye on our social media this weekend for a short, family-friendly ride in honor of Martin Luther King Day this Monday.
Check out the rest of the rides we’ve created so far on our website!
News at the Federal Level with Local Implications
The Federal Transit Administration has announced $14 Billion to Support Public Transportation Systems During COVID-19
General LA Updates
Want to provide some feedback on how your travel has changed due to Covid-19? Fill out this 20-25 minute survey by tomorrow, January 15 to participate in a study by SCAG and UC Davis.
From Chapter Areas
Central LA – LADOT is asking for feedback to improvements for 4th St in Hancock Park. There are two surveys for two different intersections:
Culver City
LADOT is soliciting public feedback on several alternatives for a safety improvement project on Adams Blvd. The deadline to submit public comment is January 30th. Tell LADOT we want to see protected mobility lanes!