Inspired by Ciclovía, the original, weekly street closure event in Bogotá, Colombia, CicLAvia opens LA streets to pedestrians and bicyclists, creating a temporary web of public space on which residents of Los Angeles can walk, bike, socialize, celebrate and learn more about their own city. On 4/10/11, 7.5 miles of roadways will temporarily close to car traffic and open for recreational purposes. From Boyle Heights to Downtown, MacArthur Park to East Hollywood, CicLAvia encourages Angelenos to not only make active use of their streets, but to rediscover the roadways and neighborhoods that too often go unnoticed in a car. Help open LA’s streets… take part in the second CicLAvia on 4/10/11.
One of my professors was telling us about this and I really want to do it. Sounds so cool and it is so true what he said “A lot of people live in Los Angeles but don’t know it.” I’m one of those people. I’ve lived in LA my entire life and can definitely say that I’ve never really explored the county like I’ve always wanted to. Sure I’ve been downtown, through Hollywood, past MacArthur Park, to Fashion District, visited the Santa Monica Pier but have never explored those places. Participating in CicLAvia will help me learn about the place I call home. I mean just look at the route. Seems very interesting. Can’t wait for it!
