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Apr 19 '10 - 332 W, 2 I - Vote Good + 3 :: Bad - 0 Full City Council to Hear Bike Corral Motion this Friday, April 23

Published April 19, 2010 by C.I.C.L.E.
By Shay Sanchez : Photo Credit: gregraisman

A concerted effort by a coalition of bike advocates, business owners and council members to install an on-street bike parking corral keeps pushing forward. This Friday, April 23, the motion to implement a pilot Bike Corral program along York Boulevard between Avenue 50 and Avenue 56 will be heard by a full City Council.

It should be noted that while the original motion slated the proposed bike corral to be installed on York Boulevard, recommendations from LADOT Bikeways to shift the corral from York Boulevard to the red-zone along Avenue 50 have been proposed.

If you are able to attend this very important session, we encourage you to show up to voice your support for this very cool project. The agenda will be posted here at least three days in advance.

Why Bike Corrals are Sexy...

-to businesses. Bike Corrals convert one car parking space into 10 bike parking spots. That’s makes up to 9 more potential customers parked in front of your business.

--to bicyclists. Bike Corrals provide ample visible, convenient and secure parking spots for the warm-hearted bicycle traveler. Bike Corrals also work to grow bicycling by increasing the visibility of bicycling as a valid transportation option.

--to pedestrians.They make more space for pedestrians and enhance the outdoor sidewalk environment by removing locked bicycles from the sidewalk.

--in general. They’re uber-cool and they s-c-r-e-a-m, “this neighborhood is bike-friendly!”

Be there to demonstrate your support!

When: This Friday, April 23 at 10:00 am

Where: LA City Hall, City Council Chambers, 200 N. Spring St Room 340

Additional Resources:

Streetfilms Video: Portland Bike Parking: Corral vs Oasis
Further discussion on LA.Streetsblog.org

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The Bike Corral motion was postponed until tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27.
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall – 11 am

Agenda: http://lacity.org/YourGovernment/CityCou..

Shay Sanchez (Email) (URL) - April 26 '10 - 12:05


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