Category Archives: Safe Routes to School

Bike Rodeo! Get ready for Bike it Walk it Week at SM Schools!

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Get ready to ride for Bike it Walk it week! and have fun learning and practicing bike handling skills! Helmets required for all riders.
Join the momentum in Santa Monica as we encourage EVERY WEEK to be Bike it Walk it Week!

Saturday, October 4th 
9am – Noon
McKinley Campus, entrance and event Chelsea at Arizona
2401 Santa Monica Blvd

“This training will enable me to have more freedom, power, and less reliance on my parent’s cars, which is very exciting for a young adult.” Naomi, SMASH student

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¡Prepárate para semana de bici y caminata! y divertirse aprendiendo y practicando las habilidades de manejo de la bicicleta!
Únete Santa Mónica para animamos CADA SEMANA ser Semana de la Bicicleta y caminata!
Ayude a los estudiantes comienzan su día de una manera divertida y activa!

Gratis Bike Rodeo para dominar habilidades y prepárate para montar! ! Los niños se divierten aprendiendo y mostrando sus habilidades en bicicleta en curso de obstáculos.

Premios, verificaciones de seguridad de bicicletas y curso habilidades en bicicleta.

Sábado 04 de Octubre , 9 am-12:00 pm
McKinley Campus, evento y la entrada en Chelsea , cerca de Arizona.
2401 Santa Monica Blvd

” Este entrenamiento me permitirá tener más libertad, poder , y una menor dependencia de los coches de mis padres , que es muy emocionante para un adulto joven . ” Naomi , estudiante SMASH

Cascos requiridos para todos que montan bicicleta.

Santa Monica Spoke Local Update Community Meeting Saturday, Sept 20th

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502 Colorado Green Building

We asked you to save the date … I hope you can join us this Saturday.
The format for the meeting is MIXER, UPDATES, Q & A, INPUT & DISCUSSION

DATE:    Saturday, September 20th
TIME:     9am – noon 
PLACE:  502 Colorado Avenue (south east corner 5th and Colorado) 

Program:
–     9 am -10am   - Mixer: Light food and beverages, City Staff & SM Spoke
–    10 am -11am  – Updates, City Staff & SM Spoke
–    11 am - NOON – Q&A, Group Input & Discussion

– UPDATES will include short presentations by city staff on MANGo, SRTS, BAP implementation progress (incl. green lanes on 2nd St), Pedestrian Action Plan, Down
town Plan, Esplanade & Cycle Track, EXPO, Bikeshare. Support for Vulnerable Road Users Initiatives, Cyclist Bill of Rights & VISION ZERO, Upcoming Projects!
– INPUT & DISCUSSION items include: green lane standards, BAP prioritization, Enforcement, Broadway, Bike Access to EXPO, Bike Corrals, Bike Counts, Event ideas, Create on going Survey for community input.

WE NEED YOUR VOICE – We hope you can join us! 

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:
— Monday, SEPTEMBER 22nd, – 2 events at SM Main Library
—- Pedestrian Action Plan Community Open House 5-8pm
—– The League of Women Voters Santa Monica & Santa Monica Next host a City Council Candidates Forum
— Wednesday, September 24th, Buy Local Week Handlebar Happy Hour fundraiser benefits Santa Monica Spoke
— Tuesday, September 30th, National Bike Challenge Closing HandlebarHappy Hour
— Friday October 3rd, Monthly Open House Potluck at the Bikerowave 7-10pm
— Saturday, October 4th, Bike it, Walk it KIDS Workshop
— Sunday, October 5th, CicLAvia & Feeder Ride from Santa Monica
— Sat/Sun October 11-12, Team Bike Santa Monica - Bike MS Coastal Challenge 
— Saturday, October 18th, Well Being Festival, Buy Local SM, Bike Skills Course
— Thursday, October 30th, LACBC Firefly Ball

Pedestrian Action Plan Community Open House: Sept 22nd

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Communities designed for the comfort and safety of people walking are more livable and safer for all users, including people on bikes. Please join the Planning and Community Development Department for a special meeting with the Planning Commission at a COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE to discuss Santa Monica’s first Pedestrian Action Plan and learn important facts about walking in the city today.
At this event, help us shape priorities for improvements to create a world-class walking environment.

WHEN: MONDAY, SEPT. 22 2014 at 5:30-8PM
WHERE: SANTA MONICA MAIN LIBRARY MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 2nd FLOOR
601 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD

Please join us to discuss:

  • PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: preview ways the Pedestrian Action Plan seeks to improve crosswalks and sidewalks.
  • COMFORT AND HEALTH: learn about how walking supports a sustainable lifestyle and enhances community well-being.
  • EDUCATION: help staff refine proposed programs to educate drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on sharing streets.

Your input will inform this innovative Plan focused on making walking safer and more enjoyable in Santa Monica! 

Valet bike parking provided. Car parking available on-site. Directly served by the Big Blue Bus lines 7 & 10; lines 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9 also stop within a short walking distance.

http://smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Plans/Pedestrian-Action-Plan/

Kidical Mass TOMORROW! Saturday, August 23rd

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Kidical MASS Bike Ride: Superheros!! 
Saturday, August 23rd
Virginia Ave Park, 9am – Noon

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We are all very excited the day is almost here!
Don’t miss the early festivities starting at 9am!
  • Morning Refreshment & Snacks, muffins bagel etc (bring your cup to save on waste!)
  • FACE PAINTING
  • HELMET DECORATING
  • BEST DRESSED CONTEST
  • PRIZE DRAWINGS
  • BIKE SAFETY CHECKS hosted by Cynergy Cycles
  • Mayor Pam O’Connor joins us again to present the prizes and kick off the ride!
  • After the ride: Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt & Story Time!
When we return to the park after our KIDICAL MASS BIKE RIDE your family will again be offered refreshments, and snacks by KIND
PLUS a SUPER FUN Scavenger Hunt at the Farmers Market for the kids! And a story time to highlight the new Library!
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Get your cape on! See you Soon! Virginia Park Kidical Mass Map

DATE:    SATURDAY August 23rd
TIME:    9:00 AM – NOON
START:  Virginia Ave Park
– north side of park along Virginia Ave 

Free:
Please RSVP HERE so we have enough refreshments!

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Watch our 1st Kidical Mass in 2013 video here:………………….

Don’t have a Kid Carrying Bike? NOT  A PROBLEM !sm_bike_center
Special 20% discount on Rental 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  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.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS: LACBC Workshop, Kidical Mass & Tour da Arts v6! Plus Save these Dates!

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Workshop #4 Fundraising is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st as part of LACBC’s
Empowering Local Advocates Series.

Join us for the forth workshop of the series –
FUNDRAISING
Please RSVP here
Facebook event here 

DATE:      August 21st 
TIME:      6:30 – 8:00pm
WHERE:  LACBC HQ, 634 Spring Street, Edison Room

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Kidical Mass: Festivities start at 9:00am 
The next Kidical Mass Ride for 2014, Saturday, August 23rd. We will take a family friendly ride around the Pico Neighborhood, east of Virginia Ave Park along the planned MANGo! Education with Fun & Prizes!

DATE:    SATURDAY August 23rd
TIME:    9:00 AM – NOON
START:  Virginia Ave Park
– north side of park along Virginia Ave 

Free: Please RSVP HERE

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SUNDAY, AUG 24, 2014  12PM–5PM iCAL
Tour da Arts, vol. 6 is the Santa Monica Museum of Art’s sixth annual cultural bike tour and EXPO. Enjoy the creative side of bicycle culture beginning at the Bergamot Art Complex EXPO/ Festival that starts at NOON, then on a casual, nine-mile ride filled with art, music, and theater. 

 Save these Dates:

— National Bike Challenge HBHH, last week of August, day tbd
— Sept. 20th, Santa Monica Spoke Local Update & Input Meeting
– STREETSBLOG AND SANTA MONICA NEXT HOST CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM ON 9/22
— October 5th CicLAvia & Feeder Ride from Santa Monica
— October 11-12 Team Bike Santa Monica - Bike MS Coastal Challenge