Originally Posted by
GaryinLA
Personally I dont see what Cyclavia does to help bike commuters, because it is once a year on a limited route. It may raise awareness a little but how does it help me commute to work on bike when i am not traveling on the Cyclavia route that 1 day a year?
What am I supposed to do if i want to go east or west in the area of Sunset Blvd? Or North/south in the area of Vermont Ave? Or East West in area of Wilshire Blvd? Those streets are all pretty dangerous to ride a bike on in my opinion.
Also Ballona Creek Path is not rideable after the sun goes down, it is pitch black and would be a good place to get mugged (like is happening on SART.)
Ive only been biking in LA one year but I dont find it so bike friendly. Yes there is Venice Blvd with the bike lane.
Deending on what area of Sunset you are talking, but I take Foutntain everyday. It is not great but doable. N/S Vermont? Hoover would be what I'd take. Wilshire?, 4th is a great alternative. I've put on 5000 bike miles commuting in LA over the last 12 months. I see More people out riding than 12 months ago. I always meet new people on my commute that are just starting or have been doing it for years. I don't think it's super friendly to bike city, but it is making progress.
I think Cyclavia helps those who never ride to see that there are others out there and starts making people aware that you can bike in LA. Or to encourage them to fund bike infrastructure so they can start riding more.