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We are opening seven miles of streets on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Find art, architecture, city landmarks, and a lot of food across the CicLAvia—Heart of LA route! There will be things to see everywhere, but we’re highlighting a select few that you may not want to miss.

Across almost 7 miles of West Hollywood, Hollywood, and East Hollywood, there is a LOT to see and do both on and just off the CicLAvia route. Take a look at some of the highlights here, but it's far from an exhaustive list. One of the best parts of an open streets event is discovering the things you would never notice if you sped past in a car. From neighborhood restaurants and shops to murals and scenic views, there is so much you can see when you walk, or skate or bike, or pedicab ride along by it.

Explore the streets at your own pace and you'll likely stumble upon something new to you!

On July 20, 2022, we hosted a new CivSalon discussion on how innovation can make our streets safer and more equitable. Our friends at Motional sponsored the event, and the panelists (and members of the audience) grappled with a fundamental question: What does a city that supports car-free and car-reduced commuting really look like?

Speaking on the panel were Nicholas Greif from Motional, a partner in the push for more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly streets in Los Angeles; Melisa Walk of Pacoima Beautiful, a community advocate piloting electric bike share opportunities; Michael Uribe from Blu LA powered by Blink Mobility, a leader in cleaner, greener transportation options; and Hilary Norton of both the California Transportation Commission and FASTLinkDTLA, who is shaping mobility in downtown LA.

When we open up streets to people – to walkers and runners, bikers and skaters, skateboards and scooters, pedicabs and strollers – we celebrate Los Angeles. We see art along the streets and buildings, we see architecture and parks, we find new restaurants and food trucks, and we get to enjoy the incredible weather we have; we also see how much work we have to do to make our better streets serve Angelenos.

On Sunday, we saw some of this work in progress: a new initiative led by City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, StreetsLA, and LADOT is bringing new safety enhancements to Western Avenue. This will include the addition of new signalized pedestrian crossings, curb extensions, median islands, landscaped medians, street trees, and pedestrian lighting.

So our 39th event, CicLAvia–South LA on Western Avenue, was both a celebration and a preview of changes in store for Los Angeles. We hope to see more open streets, more greenery, more pedestrian-friendly and cyclist-friendly infrastructure in the weeks and months to come.

To many Angelenos, the best part of CicLAvia is what they notice when they're walking, cycling, or even spectating that they never spotted when they were in a car. Whether these neighborhoods are a long time home or brand new to you, you'll find something you may have never noticed before as you enjoy the open streets. There's so much to do on July 10, along CicLAvia–South LA’s 3-mile route through Vermont Square, Harvard Park, Chesterfield Square, Exposition Park, and King Estates.

CicLAvia joined with AARP Los Angeles to create a series of virtual CivSalons – dynamic presentations and discussions that highlight culture and civic issues in LA. In three webinars, we showcased Angelenos who are reclaiming the outdoors and staying connected with their communities. Together we heard their stories, learned about their favorite activities, and explored the communities they live in.

Watch any or all three of the recorded CivSalons, and get a new perspective on our city, and on the way that individuals are making it more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly.

Our 38th event, CicLAvia–South LA, offered over five miles of open (and spacious!) streets to walk, run, bike, dance, and play. It also offered a look into Los Angeles' future: when more cyclist-friendly and pedestrian-friendly streets will be the norm, when the skies and the city will be cleaner and greener, and when even more art, culture, and opportunity will be available.

Our route through the neighborhoods of South Central, Exposition Park, Leimert Park, and Crenshaw was an incredible way to close out the year, and kick off a new one.

Every CicLAvia Sunday offers a chance to experience neighborhoods across Los Angeles in a new way. History, culture, architecture, art, food (so much amazing food), parks, and outdoor activities line CicLAvia–South LA’s 5.3-mile route through South Central, Exposition Park, Leimert Park, and Crenshaw.

Enjoy the open streets with us on December 5, and discover new joys and gems around LA. You can use our Google Map to organize your day.

We partnered with an incredible team at Designing in Color to make our birthday event, CicLAvia–Heart of LA, truly memorable (and photographable).

This collective of award-winning architects and designers created a mobile, interactive art installation titled ‘10/10: Celebrate the Streets.' It recognizes the neighborhoods we've visited together across a decade and more of open streets Sundays.

It was incredible to mark another year of open streets in the heart of Los Angeles. We biked, walked, jogged, skated, and danced our way across 6 miles of open streets together.

This all began with one big question: "What would happen if LA streets were closed to cars for a day – and opened up to people?"