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07-04-08, 01:29 PM
NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE ACTION.
On Wednesday, July 9th @2pm The City Council Transportation Committee will be discussing two very important issues that have been long-time priorities for LACBC: Sharrows and the proposed closure of the Purdue gate on the Ballona Creek trail.
It is very important that you come to this meeting to voice your support of Sharrows in Los Angeles and your opposition of the motion to close the gate on the Ballona Trail.
If you cannot make the meeting, we urge you to call and/or write letters and emails to the commitee members.
see below for more info and details
THANK YOU!
SUPPORT SHARROWS IN LA!
LACBC recently proposed Sharrows (shared use lane markings) to Eric Garcetti and now he's taken the idea to LA City Council!
www.latimes.com
We now need you to help support Sharrows by calling, sending an e-mail, or attending the LA City Council Transportation Committee meeting on July 9 at 2 pm in order to voice support for the "Sharrows" proposed for Fountain Ave. and Vermont Ave. (see below for contact info)
These two proposed streets are just the beginning of what we hope will be a network of Sharrows throughout Los Angeles to encourage cycling as a viable mode of transportation.
Support for cycling has never been more needed than now!
With the increase in gas prices, growing concerns about climate change and high levels of pollution more people are turning to bicycles for transportation.
Many people have expressed some fears of riding in our city. Tell LA City Council Transportation Committee that Sharrows are one tool to help alleviate that fear and encourage more people to ride a bike. Voice support for Sharrows on Fountain and Vermont as well as throughout our city.
When you communicate with the Transportation Committee, remember to include:
* Some of the benefits of Sharrows include: they show cyclists how to avoid the door zone, confirm cyclist's rightful place on the road, and discourage wrong-way riding.
* Cite personal experiences if you can, to show that sharrows are needed. Have you ever been doored? Have you been told to get off the road by motorists? Have you been in a collision that involved a wrong-way rider?
COME TO THE MEETING! CALL & WRITE TO THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS by July 9th.
Let's get SHARROWS in LA!
LA City Council Transportation Committee meeting:
WHEN:Wed, July 9th @ 2pm
WHERE: 200 N. Spring St. Room 1010
Los Angeles, 90012
*Arrive early to allow ample time for security check-in
*Be sure to sign up to speak. If you don't want to speak, be sure to complete a card indicating that you support the sharrow motion. It's important for there to be a record of how many people attend the meeting in support of the motion.
*Bring your helmet if you have one as a sign of solidarity.
*Bike parking provided on the east side of Main street (across the street from main City Hall building)
Transportation Committee Council members:
Wendy Gruel (chair) (213)-473-7002 councilmember.greuel@lacity.org
Tom LaBonge (213)-473-7004 councilmember.Labonge@lacity.org
Bernard Parks (213)-473-7008 councilmember.parks@lacity.org
Bill Rosendahl (213)-473-7011 councilman.rosendahl@lacity.org
Richard Alarcon (213)-473-7007 fax (213) 847-0707
Not sure who your city council representative is? www.lacity.org/council.htm
On Wednesday, July 9th @2pm The City Council Transportation Committee will be discussing two very important issues that have been long-time priorities for LACBC: Sharrows and the proposed closure of the Purdue gate on the Ballona Creek trail.
It is very important that you come to this meeting to voice your support of Sharrows in Los Angeles and your opposition of the motion to close the gate on the Ballona Trail.
If you cannot make the meeting, we urge you to call and/or write letters and emails to the commitee members.
see below for more info and details
THANK YOU!
SUPPORT SHARROWS IN LA!
LACBC recently proposed Sharrows (shared use lane markings) to Eric Garcetti and now he's taken the idea to LA City Council!
www.latimes.com
We now need you to help support Sharrows by calling, sending an e-mail, or attending the LA City Council Transportation Committee meeting on July 9 at 2 pm in order to voice support for the "Sharrows" proposed for Fountain Ave. and Vermont Ave. (see below for contact info)
These two proposed streets are just the beginning of what we hope will be a network of Sharrows throughout Los Angeles to encourage cycling as a viable mode of transportation.
Support for cycling has never been more needed than now!
With the increase in gas prices, growing concerns about climate change and high levels of pollution more people are turning to bicycles for transportation.
Many people have expressed some fears of riding in our city. Tell LA City Council Transportation Committee that Sharrows are one tool to help alleviate that fear and encourage more people to ride a bike. Voice support for Sharrows on Fountain and Vermont as well as throughout our city.
When you communicate with the Transportation Committee, remember to include:
* Some of the benefits of Sharrows include: they show cyclists how to avoid the door zone, confirm cyclist's rightful place on the road, and discourage wrong-way riding.
* Cite personal experiences if you can, to show that sharrows are needed. Have you ever been doored? Have you been told to get off the road by motorists? Have you been in a collision that involved a wrong-way rider?
COME TO THE MEETING! CALL & WRITE TO THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS by July 9th.
Let's get SHARROWS in LA!
LA City Council Transportation Committee meeting:
WHEN:Wed, July 9th @ 2pm
WHERE: 200 N. Spring St. Room 1010
Los Angeles, 90012
*Arrive early to allow ample time for security check-in
*Be sure to sign up to speak. If you don't want to speak, be sure to complete a card indicating that you support the sharrow motion. It's important for there to be a record of how many people attend the meeting in support of the motion.
*Bring your helmet if you have one as a sign of solidarity.
*Bike parking provided on the east side of Main street (across the street from main City Hall building)
Transportation Committee Council members:
Wendy Gruel (chair) (213)-473-7002 councilmember.greuel@lacity.org
Tom LaBonge (213)-473-7004 councilmember.Labonge@lacity.org
Bernard Parks (213)-473-7008 councilmember.parks@lacity.org
Bill Rosendahl (213)-473-7011 councilman.rosendahl@lacity.org
Richard Alarcon (213)-473-7007 fax (213) 847-0707
Not sure who your city council representative is? www.lacity.org/council.htm