CicLAvia - Heart of LA

CicLAvia - Heart of LA will celebrate what has become a Los Angeles institution on October 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a fifth-year anniversary route. CicLAvia began as an idea with an uncertain outcome when it first removed cars from the streets of downtown Los Angeles on October 10, 2010. Now, five years, fourteen events and hundreds of thousands of participants later, CicLAvia is the largest open streets event in North America.

Heart of LA will have six miles for participants to explore by bike, foot, skateboard, wheelchair and other non-motorized traffic. The route will take people through Boyle Heights, the Arts District, Little Tokyo, Civic Center, Chinatown, Historic Core and as far west as Macarthur Park.

New to CicLAvia? Here are four things you need to know for October 18:

It's FREE!
It's not a race and you don't need a bike to participate. You can walk or skate to your heart's content.
There's no beginning or end. You can start anywhere and go as far or as short as you want.
The flow of participants goes both ways, just like regular traffic.

Road Closures

Questions or Concerns

General event information: please contact CicLAvia at 213.355.8500 or [email protected]

For concerns regarding the street closure permit in Los Angeles: contact the LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation and Enforcement Division, Special Events, 1149 S. Broadway Suite 350, Los Angeles CA 90015, 213.847.6000.

Street Closures

Getting to the Route and Parking

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Streets Closed to Cars
Crossing the Route
Resident Parking Restrictions
Parking for CicLAvia

Streets Closed to Cars

Crossing the Route

Cars can cross the route at various major intersections (see map). Los Angeles Police, Culver City Police and CicLAvia volunteers are posted at the car-crossing points to assist with the flow of participant and vehicle traffic.

Resident Parking Restrictions

Cars parked on the route on CicLAvia day will be towed. No cars will be allowed to enter or exit the route during the event hours, and any driveway connecting to the CicLAvia route will be blocked. Check for posted parking restrictions on your street before the event. Additional street parking near the route may be restricted.

Parking for CicLAvia

Click on any icon in the map below for details on that parking garage. To view the map on Google, click here.

Business Participation

For sponsorship opportunities please click here.

Many businesses benefit tremendously from CicLAvia, some noting record sales, with thousands of potential customers passing by open storefronts throughout the day. We encourage you to participate, even if it’s just by greeting people who pass by your front door. This is a great opportunity to engage potential customers who, even if they don't shop on CicLAvia day, may return time and time again.

Customer engagement ideas include:

Plan on being open the day of the event
Make your storefront visible with signs, banners and sandwich boards
Bring your business outside. If you have permission to use the sidewalk in front of your business, feel free to bring products, music or seating outside. (Please note: under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street itself.)
Join the CicLAvia Savings Program. Is your business on the route? Encourage participants to stop by on the day of the event by offering a special discount to CicLAvia participants. We'll highlight your family-friendly business* for free on the CicLAvia website, subject to approval.
- Follow these guidelines to join:
  - Offer discount on day of CicLAvia during all business hours.
  - Place CicLAvia notification flyer in business window.
  - Send the name of your business, discount offer, business address, & website link (if available) to [email protected] or call 213-355-8500 by May 5.
  - Include name, email, and contact information for your business so that we can contact you directly.
  - Please limit text to 300 characters with spaces.
Get featured on the CicLAvia digital map. Businesses that offers a special CicLAvia discount can be listed for free on our interactive digital map, subject to approval.
Help get the word out in advance. Put up a CicLAvia flyer or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact [email protected] for more information and suggestions.

*e.g. restaurants, movie theatres, toy stores, clothing shops, hair salons, banks.

Live/Work Along the Route?

If you live along the route and would like more information about how CicLAvia will affect your neighborhood on October 18th you may download the route notification flyer. The flyer has information about the streets that will be closed, parking restrictions and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Download Route Notification Flyer

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道路關閉通知

Event Times

Event Times From 9:00am–4:00pm on Sunday, October 18th, 2015, the 6 mile route of CicLAvia streets will be closed to all cars. Streets will be fully closed to cars no later than 8:00am and no vehicles or on-street parking will be allowed on the route until streets are re-opened to cars at approximately 5:30pm.

Streets Closed to Cars

Crossing the Route

Resident Parking Restrictions

Business Opportunities

Many businesses benefit tremendously from CicLAvia, some noting record sales, with thousands of potential customers passing by open storefronts throughout the day. Learn more about business participation here.

Metro Bus Detours

Lines:

2, 4, 14 (Rte. 37), 16, 18, 20, 28, 30, 33, 40, 45, 51 (Rte. 52), 53, 55, 60, 62, 68, 70, 71, 76, 78 (Rte. 79), 83, 92, 96, 460, 487, 603, 720, 733, 745, 910

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Detours will be in effect from 6am to 6pm or when ordered by Field Supervisor or BOCC or when barricades are present.

Locations:

Spring St. at 1^st St. and 9^th St.
Broadway at 1^st St. and Bernard St.
Central Ave. at 1^st St. and 4th St.
1^st St. at Broadway and Central Ave.
4^th St. at Central Ave. and Boyle St.
7^th St. at Main St. and Park View St.

Lines: 2 & 4

Westbound Only: Regular route to Broadway and 11th St. then continue via Broadway, L-Olympic Blvd., R-Hill St., L-Temple St., R-Grand Ave. L-Cesar Chavez Ave. and regular route.

Line: 14 (Rte. 37)

Northbound: Regular route to Olive St. and Olympic Blvd. then continue via Olive St., R-9^th St., L-Hill St., L-5^th St., R-Olive St. and regular route.

Lines: 16, 18, 53, 62, 720

Westbound Only: Regular route to 5^th St. and Wall St. then continue via 5^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3^rd St., L-Hill St., R-5^th St. and regular route.

Line: 20

Eastbound: Regular route to Wilshire Blvd. and Flower St. then continue via Wilshire Blvd., L-Hope St., R-6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-7^th St. and regular route.

Westbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Maple St. then continue via 7^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3rd St., L-Hill St. R-5^th St., L-Grand Ave., R-Wilshire Blvd. and regular route.

Line: 28

Westbound: Regular route to Broadway and Ave. 19 then continue via Broadway, veer left onto Spring St.-N.Alameda St., R-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Main St. and regular route.

Eastbound: Regular route Hill St. and 2nd^t St. then continue via Hill St., R-Bernard St., L-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 30

Eastbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Temple St. to Judge John Aiso St. and regular route.

Westbound: Regular route to Temple St. and Alameda St. then continue via Temple St., L-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 33

Westbound Only: Regular route to 5^th St. and Wall St. then continue via 5^th St., L-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St. L-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 40

Northbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Temple St. to Judge John Aiso St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Temple St. and Alameda St. then continue via Temple St., L-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 45

Northbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Bernard St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Broadway and Ave 20. then continue via Broadway, L-Spring St.-Alameda St., R-Alpine St., L-Hill St., L-9^th St., R-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 45 (Chinatown short line)

Northbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Alpine St., L-Alameda St. to layover zone.

Southbound: Depart layover zone via Alameda St., R-College St., R-Main St., R-Alpine St., L-Hill St, L-9^th St., R-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 51 (Rte. 52)

Southbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Hoover St. then continue via 7^th, L-Rampart Blvd., R-6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-7^th St. and regular route.

Northbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Maple St. then continue via 7^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3^rd St., L-Broadway, L-5^th-6^th St., L-Rampart Blvd., R-7^th St. and regular route.

Line: 55

Northbound: Regular route to Main St. and 6th St. then continue via Main St., L-3^rd St., L-Hill St., R-5^th St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to 6^th and Broadway then continue via 6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., R-th St., L-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 60

Northbound: Regular route to 7^th and Wall St. then continue on 7^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3^rd St., L-Hill St., R-5^th St., L-Grand Ave., R-Wilshire Blvd. to Hope St.and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Flower St. and 5^th St. then continue via Flower St., L-Wilshire Blvd., L-Hope St., R-6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-7^th St. and regular route.

Line: 68

Westbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., L-Temple St., R-Los Angeles St., L-6^th St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Main St. and 5^th St. then continue via Main St., R-4^th St., L-Los Angeles St., L-Temple St., R-Main St. and regular route.

Lines: 70, 71, 76, 78 (Rte. 79)

Eastbound: Regular route to Olive St. and Olympic Blvd. then continue via Olive St., R-9^th St., L-Hill St., L-5^th St., R-Olive St., R-1^st St., L-Hill St., R-Temple St., L-Spring St.(contra-flow) and regular route.

Westbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., R-1^st St. and regular route.

Line: 83

Northbound: Regular route to Hill St. and 2^nd St. then continue Hill St., R-Bernard St., L-Broadway and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Broadway and Ave. 20 then continue via Broadway, veer left onto Spring St.-N.Alameda St., R-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 92

Northbound: Regular route to Main St. and 5^th St. then continue on Main St., R-4^th St., L-Los Angeles St., L-Temple St. to Main St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Temple St. and Grand Ave. then continue Temple St., R-Hill St., L-Olympic Blvd. to Main St. and regular route.

Line: 96

Northbound: Regular route to Olive St. and Olympic Blvd. then continue via Olive St., R-9^th St., L-Hill St., L-5^th St., R-Olive St., R-1^st St., L-Hill St. to Ord St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Hill St. and College St. then continue via Hill St., R-1^st St. and regular route.

Line: 460

Eastbound Only: Regular route to 5^th St. and Wall St. then continue via 5^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3^rd St., L-Hill St., R-5^th St., L-Flower St., L-Wilshire Blvd., R-Grand Ave., R-8^th St., L-Flower St. and regular route.

Line: 487

Westbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., R-1^st St. and regular route to Wilshire Blvd. and Union St. then continue via Wilshire Blvd., R-Westlake St., L-6^th St., L-Alvarado St., L-Wilshire Blvd. to temporary layover zone near side of Bonnie Brae St.

Eastbound: Depart temporary layover zone and regular route to 1^st St. and Olive St. then continue 1^st St., L-Hill St., R-Temple St., L-Spring St.(contra flow) and regular route.

Line 603

Northbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Hoover St. then continue via 7^th St., L-Rampart Blvd., R-Wilshire Blvd., L-Westlake Ave. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Alvarado St. and 6^th St. then continue via Alvarado St., R-Wilshire Blvd., L-Rampart Blvd., R-7^th St. and regular route.

Line: 733

Eastbound: Regular route to Main St. and 5^th St. then continue via Main St., R-4^th St., L-Los Angeles St., L-Temple St., R-Main St. and regular route.

Westbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., L-8^th St., R-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route

Line: 745

Northbound: Regular route Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R- Temple St., L-Spring St.(contra-flow), R-Cesar Chavez Ave. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Cesar Chavez Ave and Main St. then continue via Cesar Chavez Ave., L-Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., L-9^th St., R-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 910

Northbound: Regular route to 1^st St. and Olive St. then continue via 1^st St., L-Hill St., R-Temple St., L-Spring St.(contra-flow) and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., R-1^st St. and regular route to Flower St. and 5^th St., then continue Flower St., L- Wilshire Blvd., R-Grand Ave., R-8th St., L-Flower St. and regular route.

Make passenger stops at all intersections where it is safe to do so while on detour route.

VO District (s): 1, 2, 3

Questions or Concerns

General event information: please contact CicLAvia at 213.355.8500 or [email protected]
For concerns regarding the street closure permit in Los Angeles: contact the LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation and Enforcement Division, Special Events, 1149 S. Broadway Suite 350, Los Angeles CA 90015, 213.847.6000

Activities Along the Route

The schedule is packed this year for 2015's Heart of LA route. We've got four hubs – Hollenbeck Park, Grand Park, Chinatown and MacArthur Park – that will offer CicLAvia information and merchandise, food trucks, bike parking, bike repair, free water, restrooms and first aid stations. Each hub will also have activities, sponsor booths and more. Participants may pick up CicLAvia’s specially created Heart of LA neighborhood guide and activities fliers at the information booths. You can also view lots of information on our interactive digital map!

Cirque du Soleil will be at the Chinatown Hub promoting their newest touring Big Top show: KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities™, which will debut in Southern California this fall. The KURIOS space will include the chance for participants to make stop-motion videos which will place them on the silver screen. Cirque will also have penny-farthing bikes on the route featuring costumed riders.

Pick My Solar will have a Sun Fun Lounge at the Grand Park Hub where people of all ages can learn about solar power as they listen to solar powered bands and DJs, let the sun recharge electronic devices, enjoy refreshments, participate in giveaways and test their solar power skills with a solar panel collector contest.

The Whole You zone will be at the MacArthur Park Hub where Whole You will sponsor bike parking, a roving social media “selfie” photo op, and other fun things for people of all ages.

In addition, CicLAvia, along with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Community Arts Resources and Portraits of Hope, have arranged to have the popular “Spheres at MacArthur Park” floating art exhibit extended from its original September close date until CicLAvia – Heart of LA. The colorful spheres, floating in MacArthur Park lake, have become a beloved outdoor art installation since being unveiled in August.

Download the Activities Flyer

MacArthur Park Hub

Whole You Zone
Food Trucks: Deli Doctor / Farmers Belly / Mandoline Grill / Peaches Smokehouse / Pudding Truck / Zugo Liquitarian
The CicLAvia Old School Merchandise booth offers a variety of CicLAvia apparel and items from past events. Participants may also use their Metro TAP card for 15% off NEW CicLAvia tanks at tees at the hub merchandise booth thanks to a partnership with Metro’s Destination Discounts program.
Participants may plug into the phone charging station at the LADWP Solar Trailer and let the sun repower their phones.
Add a creative stroke to a collective painting on the Mobile Mural Lab from 11am–3pm.
Children may complete the kids bike safety skills course and get a free kid’s bike helmet (while supplies last).
Enjoy the largest public art and civic project in the U.S - more than 10,000 local children and adults have visually transformed MacArthur Park as part of the Spheres at MacArthur Park.
Sign up for a free Los Angeles Public Library card and keep an eye for the roaming Book Bike. Free books given to library cardholders.
CicLAvia sponsor booths from Time Out Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, Department of Water and Power and Tern Bikes will offer information, games and more.

Grand Park Hub

The Pick My Solar Sun Fun Lounge
Food Trucks: Artesana Pops / Cousins Maine Lobster / Surfer Taco / Vchos / Waffles de Liege
Try out the Metro bus bike rack and learn how to bring a bicycle on the bus.
CicLAvia sponsor booths from the Los Angeles Times, Metro and Whole Foods will offer information, games and more.

NEAR THE HUB

Grand Park and Ryman Arts present The Big Draw LA, a fun-filled, creative celebration of the act of drawing. Grand Park, between Broadway and Spring Street, will be transformed into a giant experimental drawing studio where participants can create giant geometric patterns, comics, masks and banners.
Take a break in Little Tokyo and park at the free bike valet in the Japanese National Museum plaza (100 N Central Ave). Enjoy a Japanese taiko drum performance, take part in an origami workshop and learn about all things Little Tokyo at the Go Little Tokyo booth.
Free public tours (pending capacity) of the historic Los Angeles Times Globe Lobby at 202 W 1st St.
Farmers Market on 5th Street near Grand Park.

Chinatown Hub

Food Trucks
Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios Zone
Enjoy live music on the LA Weekly stage in Central Plaza presented by the Chinatown BID.

Hollenbeck Park Hub

Food Trucks: Dogtown Dogs / King Kone / Kogi BBQ / Postcards Central American Soul / Slammin' Sliders
Snap a photo at Las Fotos Project’s free photobooth.
Experience the LA Phil’s VAN Beethoven, a virtual reality performance featuring the opening of Beethoven’s timeless Fifth Symphony performed by the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel. Ages 13+ only.
Create handcrafted paper flowers to decorate bikes and more at the Dia de los Muertos Paper Flower Workshop by Self Help Graphics & Art.
Enjoy music courtesy of the office of Councilmember Jose Huizar at the Council District 14 booth, and learn more about the district.

Feeder Rides and Walks

A feeder ride or walk is when a group of people meets up and ride or walk to the CicLAvia route together. Feeders are not sponsored or produced by CicLAvia. Many feeders will depart before the streets are open to the public for walking and biking, so bike riders may be riding alongside cars. Please wear helmets and stress safety amongst your groups!

Please email [email protected] to submit your feeder ride or walk to our website.

DTLA

Blades and Brews (9 am)

"Founded by inline skaters, this group is for anyone that wants to skate, blade or whatever around with good people. Whatever your motivation, whether its: meeting new people, getting some exercise, trying something new or just getting out of the house - don't hesitate to come hang out. Any skill level welcome. Meet at 9am."

Bike Safe USC & My Figueroa (9:30 am)

"Join us for a bike ride from USC to CicLAvia on October 18. Along the way, we’ll learn about the upcoming MyFigueroa streetscape project, which includes safety improvments for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users on Figueroa Street between USC and Downtown LA.

Meet at USC/Exposition Metro Station at 9:30am for a short discussion about MyFigueroa project and safety tips for biking on the reconfigured Figueroa Street. Wear your group t-shirt and helmet for our photo op!

We’ll head out from there on a group bike ride through campus and up Figueroa to the CicLAvia route for a day of biking in car-free open streets."

Click on the image to the left to view a larger version of the flyer.

Westwood

UCLA Bike Shop (9:00 am)

Meet at 9am, roll at 9:30am.* We ride at a casual pace and are committed to staying together as a group, so riders of all levels of experience are welcome! Please note that this ride is restricted to members of the UCLA community, though any member of the UCLA community who attends can bring up to two guests who are not members of the UCLA community. For more information, please visit this link or email us at [email protected].

*This ride only officially includes the trip to the event. If you'd like to ride back to the starting point of the ride with the ride leader(s), please let the ride leader(s) know so that you can make arrangements about a meeting place/time for your return trip.

Mid City West

Mid City West Feeder Ride

Mid City West is planning a feeder ride to CicLAvia Heart of LA. We will meet at Labrea Bike Works at 8 AM and roll out at 8:30. Our route will go along 4th Street, New Hampshire Avenue, and 7th Street to end at the MacArthur Park hub. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required.

San Gabriel Valley

East Side Bicycle Club

Join the Eastside Bike Club as they lead a Feeder Ride to DTLA for the final CicLAvia for 2015. Meet at the El Sereno Parklet at 4910 Huntington Dr. This is a family friendly bike ride. More details to follow.

Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition & Women on Wheels

Join Women on Wheels (WoW) and the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition (PasCSC) for a group ride to CicLAvia's Heart of LA! Meet at Pasadena City Hall at 7:45am. Route distance: About 10 miles, slightly downhill to Chinatown.

We'll be riding at a friendly pace to accomodate most levels of riders, starting from Old Pasadena and ending near the Gold Line station in Chinatown. Much (but not all) of the route is downhill. Trained ride marshals will be leading/accompanying the ride to make sure that everyone arrives safely. Although the CicLAvia route itself is closed to motorists, parts of the ~10mi route we will be taking to get to the event will be shared by motorists.

We will ride as a group, obeying all traffic laws (stop at stop signs, red lights, etc.), and helping each other along the way. Once we get to Chinatown (featured on this CicLAvia), it will be yours to enjoy at your own leisure. Your return is your responsibility! We will NOT be organizing a return ride. Tip: the Gold Line is a great way to get back!

Glendale

Walk Bike Glendale

Meet at 8:30 AM. Ride at 9. Meet at the bike racks by the entrance of the Glendale Central Library - 222 E Harvard St, Glendale, California 91205. We will be traveling in a family-friendly group to one of the CicLAvia hubs.

Burbank

Walk Bike Burbank

Meet at McCambridge Park (corner 3rd St. & Amherst ) at 8:00 AM. Prompt departure time: 8:45 AM. Street: 3.17 miles / Bike path: 10.39 miles.

NELA

Flying Pigeon

Meet at our shop (located at 3404 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90065) on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. We’re leaving for CicLAvia at 8:45 a.m. and heading toward the Chinatown hub. There is a Facebook Event for this ride.

Kids, cargo bikes, road bikes, tandems, eBikes, come one, come all. No need to make a reservation.

The shop will be open for about 30 minutes before we depart for Chinatown at 8:45 a.m. We’ll be able to inflate tires, do quick bike inspections, sell locks, helmets, water bottles, etc.

Watts

East Side Riders Bicycle Club - ESRBC

ESRBC along with be leading a feeder ride from Watts to the start and hopefully press conference of the CicLAvia V Heart of LA. We will meet up at the shop at 7:45 and leave at 8:00 am if you arrive at 8:00 am be prepared to play catch up.

Culver City

Culver City Bicycle Coalition

Meet at 9a.m. at the Culver City Expo Train station. Leave at 9:30am. The ride will be led by Mark Mallare. Ride at a casual pace with a commitment to staying together as a group. Riders of all levels of experience are welcome! Helmets mandatory for anyone under 18. This is a one way trip to the MacArthur Park Hub. For your return trip to Culver City we highly recommend taking the Culver City Expo line train from 7th and Figueroa. If you have any questions, Please don't hesitate to ask your ride leader before your departure and/or upon your arrival at Ciclavia.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica Spoke + Culver City Bicycle Coalition

We'll again host a feeder to CicLAvia this Sunday, October 18th. We’ll ride to Culver City to join LACBC Local Chapter, CCBC then on to CicLavia! Meet in Tongva Park (1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401) at 8am at the center of the park grass area near the restrooms. We roll out at 8:30am sharp.

Bus Detours

Metro Bus Lines Detoured:

2, 4, 14 (Rte. 37), 16, 18, 20, 28, 30, 33, 40, 45, 51 (Rte. 52), 53, 55, 60, 62, 68, 70, 71, 76, 78 (Rte. 79), 83, 92, 96, 460, 487, 603, 720, 733, 745, 910

Download Metro Bus Detour Notice

Download Metro Bus Detour Map

Detours will be in effect from 6am to 6pm or when ordered by Field Supervisor or BOCC or when barricades are present.

Locations:

Spring St. at 1^st St. and 9^th St.
Broadway at 1^st St. and Bernard St.
Central Ave. at 1^st St. and 4th St.
1^st St. at Broadway and Central Ave.
4^th St. at Central Ave. and Boyle St.
7^th St. at Main St. and Park View St.

Lines: 2 & 4

Westbound Only: Regular route to Broadway and 11th St. then continue via Broadway, L-Olympic Blvd., R-Hill St., L-Temple St., R-Grand Ave. L-Cesar Chavez Ave. and regular route.

Line: 14 (Rte. 37)

Northbound: Regular route to Olive St. and Olympic Blvd. then continue via Olive St., R-9^th St., L-Hill St., L-5^th St., R-Olive St. and regular route.

Lines: 16, 18, 53, 62, 720

Westbound Only: Regular route to 5^th St. and Wall St. then continue via 5^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3^rd St., L-Hill St., R-5^th St. and regular route.

Line: 20

Eastbound: Regular route to Wilshire Blvd. and Flower St. then continue via Wilshire Blvd., L-Hope St., R-6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-7^th St. and regular route.

Westbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Maple St. then continue via 7^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3rd St., L-Hill St. R-5^th St., L-Grand Ave., R-Wilshire Blvd. and regular route.

Line: 28

Westbound: Regular route to Broadway and Ave. 19 then continue via Broadway, veer left onto Spring St.-N.Alameda St., R-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Main St. and regular route.

Eastbound: Regular route Hill St. and 2nd^t St. then continue via Hill St., R-Bernard St., L-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 30

Eastbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Temple St. to Judge John Aiso St. and regular route.

Westbound: Regular route to Temple St. and Alameda St. then continue via Temple St., L-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 33

Westbound Only: Regular route to 5^th St. and Wall St. then continue via 5^th St., L-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St. L-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 40

Northbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Temple St. to Judge John Aiso St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Temple St. and Alameda St. then continue via Temple St., L-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 45

Northbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Bernard St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Broadway and Ave 20. then continue via Broadway, L-Spring St.-Alameda St., R-Alpine St., L-Hill St., L-9^th St., R-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 45(Chinatown short line)

Northbound: Regular route to Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R-Alpine St., L-Alameda St. to layover zone.

Southbound: Depart layover zone via Alameda St., R-College St., R-Main St., R-Alpine St., L-Hill St, L-9^th St., R-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 51(Rte. 52)

Southbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Hoover St. then continue via 7^th, L-Rampart Blvd., R-6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-7^th St. and regular route.

Northbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Maple St. then continue via 7^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3^rd St., L-Broadway, L-5^th-6^th St., L-Rampart Blvd., R-7^th St. and regular route.

Line: 55

Northbound: Regular route to Main St. and 6th St. then continue via Main St., L-3^rd St., L-Hill St., R-5^th St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to 6^th and Broadway then continue via 6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., R-th St., L-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 60

Northbound: Regular route to 7^th and Wall St. then continue on 7^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-3^rd St., L-Hill St., R-5^th St., L-Grand Ave., R-Wilshire Blvd. to Hope St.and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Flower St. and 5^th St. then continue via Flower St., L-Wilshire Blvd., L-Hope St., R-6^th St., R-Los Angeles St., L-7^th St. and regular route.

Line: 68

Westbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., L-Temple St., R-Los Angeles St., L-6^th St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Main St. and 5^th St. then continue via Main St., R-4^th St., L-Los Angeles St., L-Temple St., R-Main St. and regular route.

Lines: 70, 71, 76, 78 (Rte. 79)

Westbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., R-1^st St. and regular route.

Line: 83

Northbound: Regular route to Hill St. and 2^nd St. then continue Hill St., R-Bernard St., L-Broadway and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Broadway and Ave. 20 then continue via Broadway, veer left onto Spring St.-N.Alameda St., R-Los Angeles St., R-8^th St., L-Main St. and regular route.

Line: 92

Northbound: Regular route to Main St. and 5^th St. then continue on Main St., R-4^th St., L-Los Angeles St., L-Temple St. to Main St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Temple St. and Grand Ave. then continue Temple St., R-Hill St., L-Olympic Blvd. to Main St. and regular route.

Line: 96

Northbound: Regular route to Olive St. and Olympic Blvd. then continue via Olive St., R-9^th St., L-Hill St., L-5^th St., R-Olive St., R-1^st St., L-Hill St. to Ord St. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Hill St. and College St. then continue via Hill St., R-1^st St. and regular route.

Line: 460

Line: 487

Eastbound: Depart temporary layover zone and regular route to 1^st St. and Olive St. then continue 1^st St., L-Hill St., R-Temple St., L-Spring St.(contra flow) and regular route.

Line 603

Northbound: Regular route to 7^th St. and Hoover St. then continue via 7^th St., L-Rampart Blvd., R-Wilshire Blvd., L-Westlake Ave. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Alvarado St. and 6^th St. then continue via Alvarado St., R-Wilshire Blvd., L-Rampart Blvd., R-7^th St. and regular route.

Line: 733

Eastbound: Regular route to Main St. and 5^th St. then continue via Main St., R-4^th St., L-Los Angeles St., L-Temple St., R-Main St. and regular route.

Westbound: Regular route to Spring St. and Aliso St. then continue via Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., L-8^th St., R-Spring St.-Main St. and regular route

Line: 745

Northbound: Regular route Broadway and 9^th St. then continue via Broadway, L-8^th St., R-Hill St., R- Temple St., L-Spring St.(contra-flow), R-Cesar Chavez Ave. and regular route.

Southbound: Regular route to Cesar Chavez Ave and Main St. then continue via Cesar Chavez Ave., L-Spring St., R-Temple St., L-Hill St., L-9^th St., R-Broadway and regular route.

Line: 910

Northbound: Regular route to 1^st St. and Olive St. then continue via 1^st St., L-Hill St., R-Temple St., L-Spring St.(contra-flow) and regular route.

Make passenger stops at all intersections where it is safe to do so while on detour route.

VO District (s): 1, 2, 3

Neighborhood Guide

Delve deeper into the 2015 Heart of LA route by enjoying A Neighborhood Guide to the Heart of LA, written by Andrea Richards and designed by Colleen Corcoran and Tiffanie Tran. Learn about the historic center of the city, which throughout its long history has been a site of tremendous changes and demographic shifts. The “heart of LA,” like the rest of the city, is a dynamic place, with a history of intersections (some civil, some not) between the people and places that created our utterly unique and diverse city. We can't wait to feel the energy of CicLAvia with all of you on October 18, and hope this guide will enhance your day!

A hard copy version of this guide will be available at all four CicLAvia hubs. Click here to download a PDF of A Neighborhood Guide to Historic LA, or click on the image below.

Additional Guides

The Militant Angeleno's Epic CicLAvia Tour 3.5

Time Out Los Angeles: Guide To CicLAvia Heart of LA

Time Out Los Angeles: Downtown Arts District

Time Out Los Angeles: Little Tokyo

Free Drawing

Enter the free drawing at any of the four CicLAvia hubs!

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Rentals

Want to ride a bike, rollerblade, or skateboard at CicLAvia, but don't own your own equipment? Not a problem! Below is a list of some bike and skate shops throughout the county that offer rentals. We are constantly updating our this list. So, if you notice that we're missing anything, know of a shop that rents bikes, or one you'd like to see listed, let us know.

Please remember, bikes are not required to participate in CicLAvia! You can walk, run, skate, scoot, take a pedicab or rollerblade. Anything that is people-powered is allowed. If you decide to rent, be sure to call ahead and pay for your reservation in advance, as rentals have been known to sell out on CicLAvia Sundays.

CicLAvia–South LA Bike rentals on December 3rd:

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 12/3 with pick up and drop off at the Expo Park Hub! You can reserve a bike in advance here for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the Expo Park Hub on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary.

Metro Bike Share will also have a pop up bike station at the Leimert Park Hub with rentals available on a first come basis.

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

List of shops that offer rentals, sorted alphabetically by neighborhood.

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

Beverly Hills Bike Shop | 10546 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 | 310.275.2453
Bikes and Hikes LA | 8250 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 | 323.796.8555
LA Bike Shop | 8250 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 | 323.515.0070

Culver City

Abba Padre Bikes and Books | 4219 Sepulveda Blvd #A, Culver City, CA 90230 | 310.390.5203
The Bike Center | 3702 S Robertson Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 | 213.922.2148
The Bike Shop California | 3770 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 | 310.838.9644
- Call in advance to reserve a bike

Downtown / Central LA

Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
DTLA Bikes | 425 S Broadway (at 4th), Los Angeles, CA 90013 | 213.533.8000
- Offers a fleet of more than 200 bikes that are ready to ride
- Also offers helmets
Just Ride Los Angeles | 1626 S Hill St (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90015 | 213.745.6783
- In order to ensure availability, please reserve up to 3 days in advance
- Also offers locks and helmets
LA Golden Bicycles | 40001 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90010 | 213.739.9911
Ride on Bike Shop/Co-op | 4319 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 | 323.903.5043

Foothills

Incycle | 501 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773 | 909.592.2181

Glendale / Atwater Village

Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
Ryd L.A. River Bike Rentals | 2274 Ripple St, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.522.3239
Spoke Bicycle Cafe | 3050 N Coolidge Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.684.1130
Spokes N Stuff | Griffith Park Ranger Station, 4730 Crystal Springs Ave, Griffith Park, CA 90027 | 323.662.6573

Long Beach / San Pedro

Pedal Movement | 223 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.436.2453
Wheel Fun Rentals | 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Ste G, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.951.3857

Marina Del Ray

Bike Attack Playa Vista | 12775 W Millennium, Playa Vista CA 90094 | 310.862.5001
Daniel's Bike Rentals | Fisherman's Village, 13737 Fiji Way, Marina Del Ray, CA 90292 | 310.980.4045

San Fernando Valley

Retro Xpress Bicycles | 14508 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | 818.200.9463
Trek Bicycle Westlake Village | 3835 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Unit K
Westlake Village, CA 91362 | 805.251.0946
Wheel Fun Rentals | 6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91316 | 818.212.4263
- A wide range of bikes are available including cruisers, choppers, tandems, and surreys

San Gabriel Valley

Incycle | 175 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 | 626.577.0440
Velo Pasadena Inc | 2562 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 | 626.304.0064

Santa Monica

Bike Attack & Electric | 2904 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 424.744.8148
Blazing Saddles | 320 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.393.9778
Perry's Cafe | 320 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.823.6730
Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals | 1428 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.428.5337
Santa Monica Bike Center | 1555 2nd St, Unit A, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.656.8500
Spokes N Stuff | 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.395.4748

Venice

Boardwalk Skate & Surf | 201 1/2 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.450.6634
Jays Rentals Venice Beach | 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.392.7306
Perry's Cafe | 3100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90292 | 310.823.6730
Spokes N Stuff | 327 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.439.7276
The Bicycle Whisperer | 1150 Venice Ave, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.612.1409

West LA

UCLA Bike Shop | 2131 John Wooden Ctr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 | 310.206.7219

Bike Delivery

Synaptic Cycles | Los Angeles road bike rentals, delivered to your door for free | 949.484.6409

How to Participate

CicLAvia provides an opportunity to connect with Angelenos and communities throughout Los Angeles County in an entirely new way.

Participants are invited to walk, bike, skate, run, and enjoy the open streets on select Sundays! CicLAvia works hard to provide a safe and secure environment for all participants. By familiarizing yourself with the following information, you can help make CicLAvia a great event for everyone.

As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.

By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

The Basics

CicLAvia is FREE!
CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)
CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.

Timing Your Trip

CicLAvia lasts from 9am–4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)

Please budget your time accordingly. Make sure you return to your point of origin or final destination by 4pm to avoid car traffic when the route reopens.

Share the Road

Cars are not allowed at CicLAvia, but any other form of non-motorized transportation is. Be aware of how people around you are traveling—biking, walking, skating, etc.—and respect their right to the road.

Monitored Intersections

Police, transit officers, and volunteers will be at crossing intersections to monitor the flow of participant and car traffic. Riders and pedestrians must stop at car and pedestrian intersections when told to do so.

Speed

Please monitor your speed going downhill. Also, stay within the speed of the flow of traffic when it is too congested to pass.

Dismounts

There are often mandatory dismount locations. There will be signs at the dismount locations and volunteers instructing riders to dismount.

What To Bring

Helmet: We highly recommend that everyone planning to come on a bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, skates, and other wheeled forms of people-powered mobility wear a helmet at CicLAvia. Don’t worry- we are big fans of helmet hair. Helmets are required by California law for all kids under 18 if they are on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, or other types of geared or wheeled transportation.
Water bottle: Bring a reusable water bottle. We offer water refill stations at each Hub.
Sun protection: Bring your favorite hat and apply sunscreen.

Biking with Children

Our friends at REI have a comprehensive information and video page about biking with children. Please take the time to review this information if you plan to enjoy CicLAvia with children.

Experienced Riders Recommended

CicLAvia is not an ideal place to teach a child, or an adult, how to ride due to the heavy flow of bike, board, and pedestrian traffic. While we encourage participants of all ages and skill levels, we strongly suggest that children and all participants learn the basics of bike riding before participating in the event route.

At CicLAvia, the Safety and Well-Being of our Participants is our Primary Concern

We work closely with local authorities to provide as safe and secure an environment as possible. We also partner with other local agencies that provide additional security elements along the route and at public transit locations.

Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel

The Los Angeles Police Department provides a strong security presence at CicLAvia. In addition, there are emergency medical technicians stationed at each Hub, and other response personnel is available along the route.

In case of an accident, go to the nearest Hub to report it to a staff member. If you are between Hubs, look for the nearest uniformed officer, responder, or event staff member.

If you notice any suspicious activity or a suspicious package, immediately report it to the nearest staff member or uniformed officer.

Contact Staff and Volunteers

Staff can be identified by the t-shirt that says STAFF on the back. Volunteers can be identified by the t-shirt that says VOLUNTEER on the back.

Staff members and volunteers can assist you in finding the answers to questions and help find the right person to respond to emergencies. If you are missing a member of your party, have been in a minor accident, or have been part of an incident, please contact staff at the nearest Hub. This is often the fastest way to ensure police officers or emergency personnel respond to the situation rapidly and effectively.

*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time

Rain or Shine

CicLAvia will go on, rain or shine! Here are some things to keep in mind when riding or rolling in wet conditions.

Slow down. It’s easier to lose traction, especially in turns, when the road is wet. Avoid sharp turns and high speed turns so your bike won’t slide out from under you.
Skidding is more likely when the road is wet. Modulate your braking to avoid a skid.
Give yourself extra time and distance to stop.
Rim brake users, remember your rims are wet so it takes a little longer for your brake pads to catch. Pumping your brakes will help.
Be more cautious on (or avoid) surfaces that are extra slippery when wet. Such surfaces may include metal plates, manhole covers, train tracks, storm grates, and street “paint”.
Avoid riding through standing water or piles of wet leaves, which might conceal road defects.
Visibility is reduced when it’s raining. Wear bright, reflective clothing and use front and rear lights to help you see and be seen (even during the day).