CicLAvia is coming to the Valley for the first time this Sunday! As a Valley native, I can’t wait for people from throughout the region to see what makes us “Valley people” so proud – friendly businesses, beautiful streets and a rich, but little known history.
The information in this email will make your Valley experience all the better. Definitely check out our activities page, our new neighborhood guide and our iPhone app Walk With Me, which is going to make for an amazing pedestrian experience.
Enjoy!
What: Metro Presents CicLAvia – The Valley [map]
When: Sunday, March 22 – 9AM – 4PM
Where: North Hollywood, Lankershim Boulevard, Campo de Cahuenga, Ventura Boulevard, Studio City
Map and Activity Flier: Pick up at a hub or download here
Neighborhood Guide: Learn about the history of the Valley, its landmarks and more. Pick up at a hub or download here
Walk With Me iPhone App: CicLAvia partnered with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and DutchCulture to commission a sonic “walkscape” for pedestrian participants. We have an interactive soundscape that brings together the past and present of the San Fernando Valley in one unique iPhone app. Find more information here and make sure to download the app and the CicLAvia soundscape before CicLAvia.
All forms of non-motorized transportation at CicLAvia are welcome. This is a day to see, hear and breathe the world outside of the confines of a vehicle. So bike, skate, rollerblade, dance, walk or sit and order another cold beverage. Make the day your own [more]
Basically, all activity follows the normal flow of traffic. Cars are not allowed in the CicLAvia event space but there are regular vehicle crossings. Everyone under 18 must wear a helmet if they are on a bike, scooter, skates, skateboard or being pulled in a trailer (it’s the law). We even have our own set of safety tips to make CicLAvia a better experience for all. Plus, it’s a really cool graphic! [more]
T-shirts! Fanny packs! Hats! Water bottles! Find them all at our four hubs where you can enjoy also enjoy music, activities, food trucks, get basic bike repairs, refill water bottles and receive first aid. All merchandise purchased directly supports CicLAvia.
While you’re at a hub make sure to sign up for our free drawing. Free. No cost. Win a bike from Tern or REI. Gift cards from Whole Foods and Daphne’s. A kid’s day camp pass from Steve and Kate’s Camp. [more]
There are always cool rides (and walks!) leading to or at CicLAvia from around the region and this time is no different. Take a look at our list of rides and meet up with some new friends who share your passion for open streets. Pay special attention to the Metro ride which is being led by State Senator Robert Hertzberg! [more]
And one last thing: don’t forget to share you favorite CicLAvia memories with us using #CicLAvia. Also share your excitement with the Walk With Me app by tagging your walking experience with #WalkWithMe. Let everyone know what a great time you’re having at CicLAvia.
I can’t wait to see thousands of smiles this Sunday as people discover all the Valley has to offer!
Aaron Paley
Executive Director and co-founder
A special thanks to all our partners who helped make this happen:
Metro, the City of Los Angeles, the Wasserman Foundation and an Anonymous benefactor. Supporters include the Annenberg Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Rosenthal Family Foundation and David Bohnett Foundation, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Councilmember Paul Krekorian (CD2) and City Councilmember Tom LaBonge (CD4). Sponsors include Los Angeles County Department of Water and Power, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Whole Foods Market – Sherman Oaks East, Whole Foods Market – Sherman Oaks West, REI, Tern Bicycles, Indie Printing, Laemmle Charitable Foundation, Harvard-Westlake School and Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Media Sponsors include Los Angeles Times, Radio Centro 93.9FM, 88.5FM KCSN, nohoartsdistrict.com and Laemmle Theatres. Additional thanks to CBS Studio Center, Century West BMW, Midway Car Rental, Mini of Universal City and Toyota of North Hollywood.
Aaron Paley, CicLAvia
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