LAist: Late Night Thoughts: LA River Bike Path

jessica

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:29:16 -0800

living without a car in LA for the past 10 years - I've grown so tired of the nobody walks in LA song - hey man, I do! and while reading a report on modes of travel in the SCAG region (actually fun reading) I was pleasantly surprised to see that 12% of total trips in the SCAG region were taken via non-motorized, ie walking or biking!! woot woot! we are alternative energy!

Zach Behrens

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:22:46 -0800

For those of you who spoke about drivers vs. cyclists, I believe there is a report on the 10 o'clock news regarding the issue on NBC4 tonight (I think it's that station).

Will Campbell

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 09:35:27 -0800

At first glance I thought the picture was from one of the most unique and memorable cycling events ever in this city. The ride took place on an early morning in June of 2003 wherein both sides of the Pasadena freeway were completely closed to vehiculars and cyclists were able to bike from the top down to Avenue 26 and back. I can't fully explain what a rush it was not only to be pedaling in the fast lane of a major freeway, but to be doing so with a few thousand other cyclists. There'd been talk of making it an annual event but I'm guessing the logistics and costs killed that plan.

tomdog

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:48:11 -0800

to see a river of bikes would be a wonderful dream

James Cooper

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:35:18 -0800

Every time I see that commercial it makes me feel happy. Then I hop on my bike and hoof it to work, squeezing past cars and dodging idiots on their cell phones. Sigh...

big matt

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:38:57 -0800

Nobody walks(or rides) in L.A. or so it goes. As a 20 year bike commuter, I have seen it before. Every once in a while they talk about bike paths and do nothing. Or they paint a line in the street and say good luck. A mile of path here or there and you still get clipped by a speeding bus... The river path would be nice but I do believe it would be infested by those pesky power walkers or long leashes who glare at you as you deign to assert yourself on the, ahem, bike path.