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Inspired by ciclovía, the weekly street closure event in Bogotá, Colombia, established over 30 years ago, CicLAvia consists of the temporary opening of Los Angeles streets to all Angelenos. Free to the public, it interconnects diverse portions of the city, creating a web of temporary public space, free of car traffic.
At 3pm, after CicLAvia, the roads begin re-opening to cars and are fully open by approximately 3:30 pm.
On Sundays of CicLAvia events:
Work is underway to expand the route south to Central Avenue, Exposition Park and more of South LA, further east into Boyle Heights and East L.A., and north to Chinatown to connect with additional neighborhoods. CicLAvia is also to looking to do new routes in other communities - to get involved, email us info [at] ciclavia.org.
Please e-mail us at info@ciclavia.org if you have any questions that haven’t already been answered.
The October 9th CicLAvia route included the original 2010 CicLAvia route–from Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights, through Little Tokyo, Downtown, Westlake and MacArthur Park, Koreatown, and into East Hollywood at the Bicycle District. In 2012, CicLAvia's expanded route will include additional spurs as well.
While the most recent route is a mere 10 miles through the City of Los Angeles, CicLAvia will eventually spread and interconnect the region -- from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley, and from Santa Monica via Culver City to East LA.
Both ways, similar to the “normal” flow of traffic.
No. There is no “start” or “finish.” The streets operate as a platform allowing participants to enjoy the space as they see fit.
Bike rental options are currently rather limited in Los Angeles. If you don't have a bike, you can walk, run, skate, scooter - bikes not required. Here are the near-route bike shops that we know of that do bike rental. Call ahead, pay for your reservation in advance, because these rentals sell out.
Spanish to English, “bike way.” It also describes either a permanently designated bicycle route or a temporary event, the closing of the street to automobiles for use by others.
With a mission to encourage safe, vibrant public spaces, sustainable transportation, and public health through a program of car-free street events, CicLAvia seeks to improve not only the communities along the current 7.5-mile route, but the entire Los Angeles region. Through its four core areas of advocacy - improved public health, increased public space, enhanced community and economic development, and the promotion of bicycle and pedestrian advocacy – CicLAvia seeks to positively affect local and regional policy, while building a sustainable, recurring program that is fully integrated into the complex city bureaucracy and interwoven into the fabric of the city itself.
Yes. There are 6 rest stops along the route: Hollenbeck Park (corner of 4th and Cummings), South Lawn of City Hall (NW corner of 1st and Main), MacArthur Park (North side of 7th, between Alvarado and Lake), on Heliotrope, just north of Melrose at the Bicycle District, at El Pueblo/Olvera Street, and at the African American Firefighter Museum (14th and Central). There will be one ADA handicap-accessible bathroom at each rest stop.
Additionally, there are public restrooms at the parks along the route: Hollenbeck Park, Shatto Park, Aliso-Pico Park, and LaFayette Park.
There will be hydration stations at the six hubs along the route: Hollenbeck Park (SE corner of 4th and Cummings), South Lawn of City Hall (NW corner of 1st and Main), MacArthur Park (North side of 7th, between Alvarado and Lake), on Heliotrope, just north of Melrose at the Bicycle District, El Pueblo (Main, south of Chavez), and the African American Firefighter Museum (14th and Central),
The water stations will be set up as taps (water fountains connected to LADWP fire hydrants), so in the spirit of conservation, CicLAvia asks participants to bring their own water bottle. There will also be CicLAvia water bottles for sale at all rest stops, courtesy of REI.
Yes. Along with skates, rollerblades, etc…Basically anything without a motor.
Yes. CicLAvia is for everyone – especially children and their families. There will be ample space for strollers along the route.
Yes. With no starting point, individuals requiring handicap-accessible areas can enter wherever. There are minimal inclines along the route's 10 miles, and any portion deemed steep will have proper signage.
For more information on how disabled participants can enjoy CicLAvia, please visit: Some Tips for Wheelchair CicLAvia Participants
Yes. At previous CicLAvias, individuals have been seen running, walking dogs, rollerblading, gathering together to play music, participating in impromptu tennis matches, picnicking, reading, conducting street theatre and dining at restaurants—just to name a few activities!
There are lots of activities along the route that you don't need a bike to participate in. in the past there has been dodge ball, yoga classes, capoeira performances, parades, marches, etc. On October 9th, we will have walking tours, performances, pocket parks and a lot more activities for people on foot. We wil be announcing these in September.
CicLAvia’s limited event permit and insurance only covers active recreation in the streets – activities that keep the flow of the street moving forward and are in the spirit of walking, bicycling, jogging, rollerblading, skateboarding, etc. The permit and insurance does not cover tabling.
CicLAvia wants gatherings of friends/co-workers along the route to be an integral part of the event. It is suggested to engage active ways of getting the message into a large flow of people and bikes in the streets. CicLAvia encourages interested parties to be innovative and resourceful in this regard. Perhaps you can have a “moving table” – a bicycle that markets a cause, or a procession in the streets with banners or signs.
Organizations and individuals who would like to set up a table along the route or at one of the many parks or pubic spaces during CicLAvia are encouraged to contact the appropriate city department (Parks & Recreation, Bureau of Street Services, Fire Department, etc.) for the necessary permits and insurance.
Please refer to the How To Get To CicLAvia section for parking recommendations.
Please refer to the How To Get To CicLAvia section for public transit suggestions.
CicLAvia is a partnership of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the City of Los Angeles, and the CicLAvia organization.
Without the vision of the Mayor, the support of his staff, and the strong backing of the City Council, CicLAvia would not be possible.
October 9 will be the last CicLAvia in 2011. The first CicLAvia in 2012 will be April 15, with more in the summer and fall.
Each event costs approximately $350,000 to produce. Funds used are a public/private split: with the CicLAvia organization covering 40% of the costs and the City of Los Angeles covering the other 60%.
No money is taken from the City of Los Angeles’ “General Fund,” but rather money is appropriated from federal and state programs dealing with the environment, public health and alternative mobility.
Private money includes individual and corporate donations and sponsorships, as well as support from foundations.
CicLAvia is a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status from the IRS.
To learn more about how you can get involved in Los Angeles' CicLAvia, please contact us at info@ciclavia.org or 213.365.0605
