The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeks public input on extending 3.1 miles of bus lanes during peak hours on Lincoln Blvd. from Venice Blvd. to West Manchester Ave.
Caltrans is conducting an Extension of Bus Lanes on Lincoln Boulevard Feasibility Study to identify community needs, advance a more efficient and equitable transit network, maximize the use of existing right-of-way, and improve the speed and reliability of transit services.
Santa Monica Spoke supports completing the bus lanes on Lincoln Blvd. As the primary transit service provider in this area, Big Blue Bus also fully supports this project. Expanding bus-only lanes on Lincoln Blvd. will not only reduce travel time for transit riders but will help alleviate traffic pollution and congestion for everyone—motorists, people riding bikes and walking—making our streets safer and our air cleaner.
Take the Caltrans Survey Those who can’t attend the in-person meeting can take an online survey to provide feedback on proposed alternatives and share their experiences with the area. All survey comments will be incorporated into the study and project planning process. The survey will be available until Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
It’s Bike Week and Thursday, May 16th is Bike Anywhere Day!
Specials that are all of May for Bike Month: • Yoga-urt receive 15% off 1 item to Cyclist during all of May AND get a 1 FREE Mini Bowl of soft serve when you visit on May 16th when they’ll open early to celebrate at 11am • Dogtown Coffee at the Fairmont 10% off your order all of May & 25% off May 16th! • VEO get $5 off your next trip – active all of May — code BIKE24 • Sunday Farmers Market on Main Street – arrive by bike get a market buck from the info booth — while supply lasts in May
Thursday morning Bike anywhere Day Pitstops at: Santa Monica City Hall, 17t Street & Colorado, 26th & Broadway, Yoga-urt on Ocean Park Blvd and Dogtown Coffee at the Fairmont.
— food service Emmy Squared Pizza and HandleBar Happy Hour Specials
East Pico Safety Project: POP UP Experience a 1-day demonstration event at the intersection of Pico Blvd and Urban Ave for the East Pico Safety Project on May 18, 2024 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event is designed to gather input on the temporary street designs.
Specials all week when you arrive by bike at Cafe Demitasse. All through May Free Market Bucks at the Sunday Farmer’s Marketon Main Street, $1 off all food items at Gilberts El Indio, and Free rides on Big Blue Bus and METRO on Thursday #BTWD
Plus 10+ Bike to Work Day Pitstops this Thursday in Santa Monica
Don’t forget Kidical Mass(ive) Saturday! Global bike ride for the entire family, kids to seniors! Join us at Clover Park starting at 9am!
Sunday is COAST: Santa Monica Open Streets Celebration!!
Come visit our activation on Ocean Ave, just north of the Santa Monica Pier! We will have lots of FREE fun activities including: • Free Youth Small Wheels Skills Course! – bring your wheels or borrow one of our bikes • Bike Safety Checks – air pump, minor repairs! • Helmet Decorating – always fun! •. #BikeLocalSM #BuyLocalSM backpack coloring! • Suffragette Sash Decorating! – with League of Women Voters Santa Monica •. Sign up to win 1 of 2 FREE Huffy Cruisers!!
On September 15, everyone is invited to this free city celebration of a more people-powered and sustainable Santa Monica where they can showcase their favorite real or imaginary car-free way of getting around. In addition to the two miles of car-free streets filled with roaming musicians, hands-on activities and an assortment of participatory classes, the event will be a pageant of attendees’ creativity. See more on the event page HERE
WHERE: The event will be held on more than two miles of car-free streets in and around Downtown Santa Monica, including Ocean Ave. from Wilshire Blvd. to Colorado Ave., Colorado Esplanade from 5th St. to and including the Pier, and Main St. from Colorado Ave. to Pier Ave.
The City of Santa Monica is expanding its green lane network by installing 19 miles of new green bicycle lanes at various locations throughout the city. Free ride time on Breeze for this event – click HERE for more info.
2019, Santa Monica Bike Month & Bike to Work Day Pit Stop Map:
Pilatesmith* 8:00am -10am, At Pilatesmith at 2110 Main St, Santa Monica Stop by Pilatesmith for some cool hydration and a free core workout! We’ll have cold drinks from our friends at RECOVƎR 180 and offer you a 5-minute Mat Pilates core workout so you start your day feeling fresh and strong! And ask any of our team members about our intro offers! http://pilatesmithstudio.com
Helen’s Cycles – Thursday & Friday 8:00am – 10:30am, front of our store – 2501 Broadway Food, Drinks, Nutrition, support
Tradesy, Inc. 8:30am – 10:00am, 1217 2nd Street Drinks, water, coffee, donuts, music (a DJ) and cool Tradesy swag give-aways. http://tradesy.com
Gelson’s Market 9:00am – 11:00am, 2627 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica We will have water, snacks, and giveaways. http://Gelsons.com
Afternoon pitstops ——
Montalba Architects 4:00pm – 5:30pm – 26th/ Bergamot Metro Platform Bike Month materials, swag, Vitamin Water and Lara Bars www.montalbaarchitects.com/
Pedal 4 the Planet – Global Green 4:00pm – 5:00pm – Flywheel 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Pedal 4 the Planet – Charity spin ride at Flywheel Santa Monica on May 16th. It’s a 45 Free spin class followed by a happy hour and fun raffle! https://www.mixr.net/mixr/pedal-4-the-planet-flywheel-santa-monica/
* Bike Month Specials offered during the all of May
The Gallery Food Hall — 10% discount when you mention #BikeMonthSM or #BikeLocal at Azule, Paperboy and Voltaggio Brothers’ STRFSH Third Street Promenade’s Premier Dining Collective is next to the famed Criterion Theater, the two-level space was overhauled in 2015-16 to create The Gallery, a state-of-the-art marquee food hall featuring unique, neighborhood-serving restaurants and a mix of indoor and outdoor dining space, including the Promenade’s only elevated dining deck. More info HERE
Pilatesmith — Pilatesmith is a new Pilates studio in Santa Monica and is excited to participate in Bike Month this year! Along with a pit stop they’re hosting on Bike to Work Day, all month long you can get $10 off a monthly membership or pack of workouts when you bike to Pilatesmith and purchase!Pilatesmith is a big believer of getting out of your car and on your feet – they encourage their Smiths to walk or bike to workout with a “Scoot, Spin, or Stroll†loyalty program.
Bike Share Connect — Free Ride* time all day May 16th , Bike to Work Day. *out of hub fees still apply — Discounted membership prices all of May. Sign up as usual! (Web buttons may read regular price but will charge promo rate) Promo rates good until end of May only. •Annual membership is now $54.75 (15¢/day) •Monthly is $6.20 (20¢/day) •Bike Share For All is $4.65 (15¢/day •Student is $4.65 (15¢/day)
Big Blue Bus – — Extend your commuting possibilities – Ride for free May 16th , Bike to Work Day. Join BBB and all the local bicycle commuters to celebrate Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16. Bring your bike, folding bike or helmet on board a Big Blue Bus and you ride for FREE. You heard that right!
Orchestra Santa Monica — Orchestra Santa Monica Presents its â€Bohemian Rhapsodies†Concert Sunday, May 26, 2019 Santa Monica Spoke and our cycling community are invited to to attend this performance and a special offer saving $5-$10 per ticket. Click HERE to access this special on-line-only ticket offer. — During Bike Month events we will be giving away 4 complimentary tickets to this concert — courtesy of Santa Monica Orchestra.
Santa Monica Chamber — On social media use the tag #SMChamber in addition to #BikeMonthSM #BikeLocalSM and you will get free entry into the SM Chamber’s Biz@Sunset events on either 5/15 or 6/25. The Chamber will contact you via social media you post on to give you a code to get the ticket. May 15th Biz@Sunset celebrates Santa Monica’s Most Loved Businesses over drinks and small bites. This is a great way to connect and network within the local business community.
