Sunday, November 19thArrive by 10am – get a bonus*
10:15AM – Short discussion style presentation about local projects, BAP update, Volunteer opportunities / Operation Firefly.
– time for input and questions.
– VISION ZERO, what is it? why is it important, Vision Zero Draft Planning Document
Event info HERE
RSVP@SMSpoke.org
City of Santa Monica Safe Routs to School Thanks everyone and your volunteers for making this Fall’s Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! events grand successes — and a great time for the students!
Participation rates break down as follows: Â
1st     McKinley: 84%
 2nd     Franklin: 72%
 3rd     Grant: 69%
 4th    Edison: 65%
5th    Rogers: 60%
6th    Muir: 53%
7th    Roosevelt: 51%
8th    SMASH: 50%
9th    Lincoln: 34%
10th  JAMS: 21%
Congratulations to McKinley Elementary… now the 6-time reigning champ!
Way to go Stephan! (parent BIWIBI volunteer for McKinley)
Furthermore, great job Franklin for coming in 2nd as well as Grant Elementary for 3rd. Stay tuned for National Bike to School day in May 2018!
Please share if you have any feedback, stories, photos, etc. to share. Next Bike It Walk It Bus it is in May.
In the mean time – encourage your school’s administration and PTA to establish a car-free day (i.e. “Walking Wednesdays†“Car-Free Fridaysâ€) once a week or organize a walking school bus or bike train… if you’d like assistance in coordination, please contact us at Santa Monica Spoke or Cory Keen, Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Cory Keen, Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Transportation Management Specialist
City of Santa Monica, Mobility Division
1685 Main Street, Room 115 Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-2201; ext. 2120 | cory.keen@smgov.net
DATE: Â Â SATURDAY October 28, 2017
TIME:   9:00 AM – NOON
START: Â Reed Park -Â California Side
Free:Â Please RSVPÂ HERE
Join Santa Monica Spoke and City of Santa Monica for the Kidical Mass Halloween Ride.Â
We will take a family friendly ride around the neighborhood North of Wilshire on a regular kid friendly event. Prizes and giveaways at when we return!
Schedule.
9::00am – 12:00pm
Don’t miss the fun pre-ride activities!
– Check-in, Morning Snacks, Bike Safety Checks, Helmet Decorating and games!
– FAMILY Ride
– Prizes, plus post ride activities and snacks
 
* Children must be accompanied and are the responsibility of their parents. Bikes should be in good working condition. Free Safety Checks on site for minor adjustments/repairs. Please use good judgement – ride is on city streets – smaller children should be in a child seat, in a trailer or Tag-a-long……
Don’t have a Kid Carrying Bike? NOT  A PROBLEM !
Special 20% discount on Rentals at the Santa Monica Bike Center. You can find special Kid carrying cargo bikes, kid seats, trailers, tandems, tag-a-longs!! Anything you could need at a 20% discount for rentals) – Please reserve online and write “Kidical Mass†in the special requirements section of the reservation – 20% discount will be applied at check out! Reserve early and plan to pick up bikes Saturday morning in time to arrive at the event.
Join us in celebrating COAST: City of Santa Monica’s Open Streets Festival for everyone with various activities planned on our community streets as well as in our parks! There will be fun “hubs†with the following themes: mobility, cultural and sustainability, including live entertainment and food stalls.
Our Bike Skills Course Rodeo and Cargo Bike Display is made possible by the COAST / City of Santa Monica and our community sponsors and supporters: Helen’s Cycles & Performance Bicycles Santa Monica and Pocrass and de Los Reyes
Sign up to win a FREE HUFFY CRUISER!Â
Bike, bus, train or walk your way to a free, engaging and fun way to explore the city. Enjoy two miles of car-free streets and discover local food, music, shops, culture, dance and games with family and friends. Grab a picnic from a local restaurant or sit down and eat while you enjoy the view of all kinds of people enjoying Santa Monica. Shop at local businesses, discover new stores and revisit old favorites. The route is primarily along Ocean, Colorado, and Main throughout downtown Santa Monica.Â
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A few of the Top Things COAST’s organizers are most excited for:
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RSVP email us at RSVP@SMSpoke.org
To volunteer for this or other events email us at Volunteer@SMSpoke.org
Clover Park  at 25th & Oak
Performance Bikes will be here doing bike safety checks. Â
Join us Saturday, September 16th, 2017 for third Kidical Massive, Global Family Bike Event!Â
In 2016 we participated for the second year of the largest “global family bike ride†ever and we’re looking for a bigger and better event in 2017! Join us as thousands of families around the world go for a bike ride together. We’ll be showing that Kids are Traffic Too and that cities that plan for family biking are more livable, sustainable, profitable, and FUN!
You too can organize a ride in your community; register your community and start planning your event now.