News Cycle: 12/22/20 – New self-guided ride, updates at the federal and local level, and plent
The News Cycle
December 22, 2020
A Message From Our Executive Director
Help us bring bikes to people in need with #LACountyBikeMatch!
Watch the final cut of our Bike Match video we premiered at our Holiday Party last week. Thanks to Kelso Media for putting this together!
Together we have provided more than 100 bikes to people in need!
Dear {{FirstName or ‘LACBC Supporter’}},
I’m excited to announce a generous anonymous donor has just pledged a $5,000 End-of-Year Match Challenge if we raise $10,000 by December 31st! We hope you’ll consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us leverage this important opportunity.
While the pandemic still rages across LA County, we have been consistently humbled by the dedication of our partners, sponsors, fellow advocates and members who have worked with us to serve the bicycling community – especially those most in need.
Whether it’s through #LACountyBikeMatch, #BikesMeanBusiness, or our series of self-guided rides – your support has helped us promote safe and healthy activities during these unpercedented times.
In 2021, we are committed to growing these programs alongside Metro BEST bike safety classes and Operation Firefly/Operacíon Luciérnaga.
Together we can change the transportation landscape of Los Angeles to help us make LA a more livable community for us all.
With Gratitude,
Eli Akira Kaufman
Stay in the Know
LACBC will be closed from 12/21/20 to 1/4/2021.
The next newsletter will be on Thursday, January 14, 2021!
We are thrilled to be in the company of such inspiring partner organizations!
Our #BikesMeanBusiness initiative was featured in the news!
COVID-19 UPDATE
ICU availability in Southern California is now at 0%. Keep yourself and others safe by taking the necessary precautions that support our healthcare workers and our most vulnerable community members. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and of course – wash your hands.
Check it out on the izi.Travel webiste: A Brief Look at Beach Cities History.
Check out the rest of the rides we’ve created so far on our website!
News at the Federal Level with Local Implications
BikinginLA always coming in with the latest news: A proposed Federal Highway Administration rule change would ban bicycles from any street without bike lanes or signage.
General LA Updates
We might be getting air-laden traffic congestion by 2023 – Mayor Garcetti announces Urban Air Mobility Partnership
From Chapter Areas
Santa Monica Spoke – Santa Monica to Roll Out Nation’s First Zero-Emissions Delivery Zone
Become an LACBC Lime Hero!
Thank you to all of you who have supported LACBC by opting in to donate a slice of your Lime ride!
Non-Chapter Regions
San Fernando Valley/Lakewood –
Provide your feedback for City of Lakewood’s regional master Plan for various open spaces, including the San Gabriel River trails. Deadline to submit feedback is December 31.
San Fernando Valley –
Traffic calming circle will be taking shape on Telfair Avenue and Montague Street in Pacoima. Watch CD7 Councilmember Monica Rodriguez and LADOT’s video about the changes and learn how to provide your own input here.
South LA –
Avalon Blvd gets more improvements – Raised bus platforms join the newly installed bike lanes along. Check them out – they have inclined sides for easy use by cyclists.
Watts/Willowbrook Area –