COVID-19 (Coronavirus) UPDATES
UPCOMING EVENTS--- CANCELLED
Baldwin Park Second Saturdays | 9:30am to 12:30 pm
Join us the second Saturday of the month and explore bike-friendly Baldwin Park. Each ride highlights at least one local bike-friendly business with a giveaway, promotion, or activity. Rides depart/finish at Morgan Park (4100 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706). CANCELLED due to COVID-19. Please check back for updates. |
El Monte - South El MonteLast Sundays | 9:30am to 12:30pm
Join us the last Sunday of the month and explore bike-friendly El Monte and South El Monte. Each ride highlights at least one local bike-friendly business with a giveaway, promotion, or activity. Rides depart/finish at Valley Mall / Main Street (10801 Valley Mall, El Monte, CA 90255). CANCELLED due to COVID-19. Please check back for updates. |
Bicycle Friendly Business DistrictWhat is a Bicycle Friendly Business District?
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LA Metro Pilot Program
In 2017 and 2018 Metro worked with Estelano-Lesar Advisors and Active San Gabriel Valley (ActiveSGV) to implement pilot Bike Friendly Business Districts in the San Gabriel Valley cities of Glendora and South Pasadena. In each pilot district, there were a series of recurring community events to highlight bicycle-friendly businesses (e.g., designated days when discounts would be offered; free bike valet at farmers markets; organized bike rides featuring a local business, etc.), emphasize bicycle safety (e.g., free bike safety classes), and promote access to public transit and other forms of active transportation. The project also included the installation of bicycle racks.
Through the work on the pilot BFBDs, Metro developed a BFBD Implementation Manual to help local governments, communities, and businesses build and sustain successful BFBD programs. The Manual includes guidance on: developing partnerships; selecting geographic boundaries; developing the program; marketing and promoting the program; considering complementary programs; and conducting program evaluation. It provides resources and program suggestions for local governments, community members, and business groups.
Although the pilot has officially come to a close, ActiveSGV has committed to carrying on the program and supporting businesses in the project area that wish to continue being recognized as "Bicycle Friendly Businesses." You can view a list of participating businesses by clicking on the link below.
Through the work on the pilot BFBDs, Metro developed a BFBD Implementation Manual to help local governments, communities, and businesses build and sustain successful BFBD programs. The Manual includes guidance on: developing partnerships; selecting geographic boundaries; developing the program; marketing and promoting the program; considering complementary programs; and conducting program evaluation. It provides resources and program suggestions for local governments, community members, and business groups.
Although the pilot has officially come to a close, ActiveSGV has committed to carrying on the program and supporting businesses in the project area that wish to continue being recognized as "Bicycle Friendly Businesses." You can view a list of participating businesses by clicking on the link below.