Metro will host more than 60 "pit stops" on May 20 from 6-9 a.m. to greet bicyclists and distribute giveaways. Pit stops are located throughout Los Angeles County – go to metro.net/biketowork for a complete list.
Orange County Transporation Authority (OCTA) is working with employers to host bike rallies in Orange County on its Bike to Work Day May 21 – check octa.net/biketowork for updated information or to get involved.
Two pit stops in Ventura County will be at the Ventura County Government Center and Thousand Oaks City Hall, vcapcd.org
Bicyclists Ride Bus/Rail Free
Cyclists who mix riding with transit on May 20 will be able to ride free on many transit lines. They can either bring their bike on board (where allowed) or – if they stow it – a bike helmet will do as proof. Participating transit includes Metro, Los Angeles Commuter Express buses, as well as Beach Cities Transit and the cities of Commerce, Culver, Gardena, Glendale, Norwalk, Pasadena and Torrance.
Events Throughout Southern California
For details on Bike to Work events throughout Southern California or to register to participate and win a bike, visit the California Bicycle Coalition (CBC) at californiabikecommute.com
The CBC also offers support materials such as an employer’s guide, sample press releases and newsletter articles, as well as a poster you can download. Event t-shirts are available for purchase.
Several county rideshare agencies are also planning campaigns, including:
Metro is celebrating with events throughout the week:
- May 17 – Bike to Work kick-off at LAPD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles,
8 a.m., will focus on safety for bicyclists - May 18 – Blessing of the Bicycles at Good Samaritan Hospital, 8 a.m., goodsam.org
- May 20 – Bike to Work Day, with morning pit-stops for cyclists and free rides on Metro and other transit providers (see above)
- May 21 – Bike to School Day
Pledge online or download a pledge form that you can distribute to employees that will qualify them to win a folding bike, Utah ski resort vacation, lift tickets, gift cards and more. Go to metro.net/biketowork for details.
Orange County
- OCTA is urging employers to host Bike Rallies and will provide posters, water bottles and other support materials. The three employers with the most participation will be honored. Contact Judy Leon at 714.560.5358, jleon@octa.net
- OCTA will promote the campaign with advertising and on its web site and is urging participants to upload bike rally photos to facebook.com/octasharetheride
- May 21 – Bike to Work Rally and ride with OCTA CEO Will Kempton.
Pledge online or download a pledge form that you can distribute to employees that will qualify them to win great prizes - plus everyone who pledges will receive a $25 coupon to Jax Bicycles. Go to octa.net/biketowork for details.
Ventura County
Look for Bike to Work news in Ventura County including "Tour du Green" on May 15, at vcapcd.org
Article courtesy of SmartCommute News
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