CicLAvia in L.A.
This fall, on September 12, seven miles of Los Angeles streets will be closed to cars and open for walking, cycling, shopping, and general fun. It will be a one-day test to see if Ciclovia—a weekly car-free street festival that started in Colombia—can be imported to Los Angeles
We are asking for your donation to help us launch CicLAvia in the fall! Help us raise $1,000 for each mile of the CicLAvia route -- that's $7,000! The CicLAvia organization is currently fundraising for a pilot program to take place on September 12, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm in Los Angeles. CicLAvia consists of the temporary opening of LA streets to pedestrians and cyclists. It will be a recurring free program that features interconnected routes throughout the region, creating a web of temporary public space where Los Angeles residents will be encouraged to make active use of their streets. Approximately 7.5 miles of city streets will be opened to families, pedestrians, cyclists, joggers, skateboarders, and anyone else interested in safely recreating in the public realm.