SF gets Cyclovia events in 2010 and so far all Los Angeles cyclists get is a boot to the ass out of Griffith Park and a bullshit bike plan that promises nothing and proposes less lanes than previous plans, because we're not white enough?. The mayor (who admits Los Angeles needs to do more to encourage cycling) needs to hear from L.A. cyclists that this is not acceptable. Thankfully, the Los Angeles Bike Coalition makes it easy to send an email to the mayor outlining why the bike plan is in need of improvement. Some additional points you can bring up include:
L.A. deserves a cyclovia of our own
Given it's blatent disregard for cycling, the LADOT is not the agency to head Los Angeles' Bike Plan. Case in Point: They actually brag about installing bicycle friendly sewer grates. Gosh, I'm soo lucky to ride in L.A.!
Michelle Mowery needs to go, and an actual L.A. cyclist should replace her
Police should protect cyclists, and thus need education and ongoing (re)training. Police bias against cyclists is an ongoing problem in Los Angeles.
Push for adoption of the Cyclists Bill of Rights
Push for adoption of the Cyclist Anti-Harassment Ordinance
Push for continuing the 2010 LA Bike Tour on the morning of the Marathon as is TRADITION in Los Angeles.
Click the link below and ride safe!
http://la-bike.org/action_items/bike_plan_email_letter.html
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