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2014 Advocate of the Year finalist Cynthia Rose

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2014 Advocacy Awards Nominees: Advocate of the Year

Oscars_captioned_image_-_600_wideMany nominations are received for the Advocacy Awards. This year over 80 people were nominated for Advocate of the Year. We are very proud our Director Cynthia Rose is among the 10 finalists for Advocate of the Year 2014! We invite you to visit the Alliance website to view the full list of Advocacy Award nominees this year. When you read the accomplishments of these dedicated individuals it is no wonder we are seeing the momentum for walking and biking building in the US. The Alliance Advocacy Awards are held in conjunction with the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit. The 2014 Advocacy Awards ceremony, presented by Bicycling Magazine, will be held on the evening of Monday, March 3, 2014 at RFD in Washington DC.

Hokie as it may sound, it is such an honor to be nominated and in the company of such incredible finalists. Though I don’t know them all I am privileged to have worked with several of them. I am especially honored to share this list with my friend and colleague on the California Bike Coalition Board of Directors, Samantha Ollinger. She is founder and Executive Director of Bike San Diego. Sam “blamed” me for inspiring her into her current role – I say Sam is a brilliant example of getting the job done, with class and efficiency. SHE is indeed an inspiration!  And not to be left out – I could not do what I have done without the years of commitment and dedication of the Santa Monica Spoke Steering Committee, the talented and engaged City staff and our community – YOU ALL are helping set the climate of the future – Thank you!!
With incredible advocates and national organizations like the Alliance for Biking and Walking and the League of American Bicyclists – WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE WILL ALL INDEED BE WINNERS!
Cynthia Rose

Advocate of the Year
This award goes to an individual leader of a bicycling and/or walking advocacy organization who has shown tireless commitment to promoting bicycling and walking in his/her state/community. This person goes above and beyond the call of duty to transform his/her state/community into a great place for biking and walking. His or her time, knowledge, creativity, and commitment are the highest standard of excellence exemplifying a role model for peers.

Santa Monica Spoke is led by 100% volunteers, including our full time Director Cynthia Rose.
We depend on donations and support to keep our advocacy going here in Santa Monica and the region. We are raising funds to cover costs to send Cynthia to the National Bike Summit 2014. The Summit also includes the second annual National Women’s Bicycling Forum, a showcase of great ways to get more women on bikes.
Our goal is to raise $1500.00 to cover costs of the Summit in Washington DC and lobby for change at the National Level! Find out how to donate and pledge your support here

Cynthia Rose, Santa Monica Spoke

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Photo: Streetsblog LA

As Director of Santa Monica Spoke, Cynthia has worked tirelessly to make Santa Monica a better place to bike, walk, and live – all in an upaid volunteer capacity. As a founder, she has built SM Spoke into a highly respected voice for change via numerous local and regional alliances. The organization has become a key partner for the city, credited with playing a key role in the creation of the city’s Bicycle Action Plan. Cynthia has also been at the forefront of forming the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition’s Local Chapter Program, of which SMSpoke is the inaugural chapter. The Local Chapter Program is key in reaching all 88 municipalities in vast Los Angeles County.

Parker Dusseau Launch at Bike Effect: December 10th 2013

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FREE BIKE VALET Provided by Santa Monica Spoke
& Bike EffectPD LAUNCH INVITE_SM_INSTAGRAM

Join the Facebook event here
Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30-9:30pm
ParkerDusseau

COMPANY:
Parker Dusseau is an apparel brand which celebrates the nexus of quality design and an active lifestyle. Named after the Founder’s late uncle, the brand honors Parker Dusseau’s spirit: his love of the outdoors, elegant sense of style and gregarious approach to life.

FOUNDER:
Vaughn Brown grew up watching his uncle, Parker Dusseau, touch the lives of everyone he met with his passion for living. After Parker’s passing in 2005, Vaughn sought a way to honor his memory, ultimately develop- ing a line of performance menswear, in 2012.

Save the Date: LACBC’s next speaker series event November 21st

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SAVE THE DATE :

LACBC and LA Walks are delighted to announce the next Speaker Series event here at LACBC Thursday, November 21st, 7 PM – 9 PM

Let’s Talk About Health: the Public Health Approach to Walking and Biking
Panelists:
Craig Martinez, Neighborhoods Program Manager, Healthy California Program, The California Endowment
Jean Armbruster, Director, PLACE Program, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Malcolm Carson, General Counsel and Policy Director for Environmental Health, Community Health Councils

Where: Edison Room, LACBC HQ (634 S. Spring Street, LA, 1st Floor)
Free for LACBC members & 2013 LA Walks donors
$10 general admission

Spread the word!

Harvest the Litter: Beautify Lincoln Project

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Harvest the Litter- Lincoln Blvd

Sat, Nov 2, 2013 9:30 AM  – 12 PM

In an ongoing effort to make Lincoln Boulevard safe, clean, beautiful and green, the Lincoln Boulevard Task Force invites you to bring your family, friends, and neighbors and join in “harvesting the litter” from the sidewalks, parkways and alleys of our newly resurfaced and restriped Lincoln Boulevard.

  • Meet under the canopy in the Albertsons parking lot (Lincoln Blvd side) to   check in and obtain work gloves, trash bags, tools & block assignments.
    **YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN DRINKING WATER**
  • This clean up will include music, sidewalk art, good company and school community service hours, and most of all personal satisfaction; plus 
  • An art walk with the lead artist of the new murals on Lincoln. 
  • Homemade brew courtesy of TRiPS, Lincoln and Grant (21 and older)
  • Buy 1/ get- 1- free kiddie cone at TREATS on Ocean Park and 17th
  • For MORE INFORMATION, to SIGN-UP for the CLEAN-UP or to serve as a SIDEWALK CHALK ARTIST or STREET CORNER MUSICIAN call event coordinator K.C. at (310) 593-1572 or email her at killeencpilon@gmail.com.

The Lincoln Boulevard  Task Force consists of 4 neighborhood organizations: Ocean Park Association, Friends of Sunset Park, Borderline Neighborhood Association and Pico Neighborhood Association.
Please visit: www.beautifylincoln.com to learn more about the Task Force’s inspired work and progress.

Improvements for Pedestrian, Bike & Car Circulation: Safe Routes to School

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Santa Monica High School: Improvements for Safe Routes to School Safe Routes to School Flyer 10/2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Civic Center Auditorium, East Wing, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica

Students, parents and residents – Please join us to review the final concepts for improvements that will make pick-up and drop-off better for Santa Monica High School. The addition of protected bike lanes and improved sidewalks also furthers our City’s goals for safety, sustainability and equity and will help to improve circulation for bikes and pedestrians around the school for all road users. This project also works in collaboration with improvements proposed for the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway Project.

Come out and see the plans – give your input!  Help finalize the design for school access improvements to eliminate barriers to walking and biking and make circulation around the school safer and better for everyone!

Light snacks will be served. Bike and car parking will be available.
Big Blue Bus Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9 serve the Civic Center.
RSVP (or just show up!) and Questions: Michelle Glickert or call 310.458.2204

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