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Streets for All Members Club

We’ve had a big 2024:
  • Measure HLA passed with the support of over 65% of voters
  • We fought to help win progressive majorities in WeHo, Culver City, and Santa Monica
  • Five of our state bills were signed into law

Between an upcoming challenging federal government, planning for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic/Paralympic games, and the City of LA’s financial crisis, Streets for All’s work is more important than ever.

We can have safe, efficient, healthy ways to get around – but we need to fight for them.

Our success so far has happened with only five full time staff (plus our amazing volunteers) – we’re punching way above our weight! We want to lean into our success, double down, and protect our local and state momentum during the Trump era.

Earlier this year we launched the SFA Members Club – a way to get perks and support the organization on an ongoing basis. Today, we’re launching our first members drive. Our goal is to get to 200 members before our first Member event in December! 

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Zwift for Beginners | How to Ride and Train Virtually

Launched in 2014, Zwift has become a go-to platform for cyclists (and even runners!) who want to stay active indoors. Known for its user-friendly interface, the platform continues to evolve, offering features for both seasoned pros and beginners alike. In this video, Conor walks you through everything you need to know to get started on Zwift – from setting up your equipment to exploring its features and understanding how it works.

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Irvine debuts its first protected street lane exclusive for bikes

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Irvine, already one of the most cycling-friendly cities in Orange County, took another step this week to improve bicycling safety in town by opening its first “Class IV” protected bikeway.

The 1.25-mile-long bikeway near the Great Park is the city’s first street lane dedicated exclusively to bicyclists. The lane, beginning at the intersection of Cadence and Benchmark, is separated from cars on the road by a physical barrier and is open to all bicycle types, including e-bikes of all classes.

Former professional cyclist and U.S. Olympian Tony Cruz christened the bikeway, leading a group of city staff, community members and students from Irvine’s Youth Action Team on the first official ride down the lane.

The city also unveiled its first electric street sweeper at the event. The sweeper will service the new bike lane.

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Fountain Avenue’s future considered post-election

From BeverlyPress.com

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Fountain Avenue may not have been on the agenda, but residents did not miss the opportunity to discuss the proposed streetscape redesign during the Nov. 18 City Council meeting.

“I just don’t know how we got here,” resident Cathy Blaivas said. “I really feel like community was left out, and I really hope that it doesn’t proceed much further without really, truly engaging the community.”

The Nov. 5 election saw Mayor John Erickson reelected and business license commissioner Danny Hang elected. Both candidates were staunch proponents of adding bike lanes on Fountain Avenue, as well as expanding the sidewalks and reducing the street to two lanes of traffic. Currently, Fountain Avenue is primarily four lanes, with sections reduced to two lanes in favor of street parking during certain hours of the day.

“There was such a huge fire the other day at Fountain and Highland that the fire department had to call for backup [from the West Hollywood Fire Department],” resident Mikie Friedman said. “Imagine how slow it would’ve been for fire responders if there had only been one lane in each direction.”

 

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Hot Tech At Rouleur Live Show 2024

We’re back in London for the Rouleur Live, perhaps the coolest and most bling bike show on the planet! We sent Ollie Bridgewood to investigate everything from a Filippo Ganna’s Pinarello Bolide to custom Met helmets & a beef stew energy gel?!

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Close to Home: Petaluma needs a bike-friendly future

From pressdemocrat.com

Bikes are more than fun, they’re a great way to get around for all ages and incomes.

By NATHAN SPINDEL

Gliding down Petaluma’s D Street, my 4-year-old daughter seated on our cargo bike, a profound sense of joy and freedom strikes me. Our big smiles, the wind in our hair, the elegant homes passing us — nothing beats that feeling. This simple act of riding a bike is liberating.

And I don’t believe our biking bliss should be the exception in Petaluma. As citizens we all pay for our streets. We get to choose what our city will look like and what values it embodies. So let’s build more bike lanes throughout Petaluma and create a city that our kids can be free in.

Photo by Andrew Gook on Unsplash

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Eyes on the Street: L.A. County’s New Vincent Bikeway Bike Lanes

From LA.Streetsblog.org

By Joe Linton

L.A. County’s Vincent Community Bikeway project is nearly completed. The roughly four mile long project includes stretches of new creekside bike/walk paths, connected by on-street protected bike lanes.

For more details on the project, see SBLA posts on its groundbreaking last year, and a construction update four months ago.

 

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MIAMI – Biscayne Bridge KOM Attempt (Both Ways)

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Best road bike helmets of 2024 – Safe, comfortable, fast, and stylish for men and women alike

From CyclingNews.com

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The best road bike helmets come in many different guises, and the right model for you might not be best for the next person. Some offer excellent aerodynamic performance, some prioritise ventilation, some pack in extra features like lights and crash detection, whereas others simply keep the weight down.

The perfect bike helmet for you will depend on the type of riding you do, the temperatures you ride in, your budget, the shape of your head, and to be totally honest, your style preferences too.

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The 10 biggest breakthrough riders of 2024

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From Castrillo and Bradbury to Van Eetvelt and Pieterse, Cyclingnews looks at the new stars of the road from last season

While superstars Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky truly dominated much of the 2024 cycling season, this past year – as always – has seen a new crop of stars burst onto the scene in men’s and women’s racing.

Some have found their breakthrough at the first attempt as neo-pros cutting their teeth in the peloton, while others have reached new heights and turned a significant corner in their career.

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