CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) presented by Metro

June 23, 2024 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave)

Join us for our 53rd Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave)! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024 / Domingo 23 de junio 2024

Time: 9am - 4pm

Location: Connecting communities along Western Ave.

What: CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our 53rd event, CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave).

Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join our email list so you don't miss any event news and updates. Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on June 23!

New to CicLAvia?

Here are some things to know before you go:

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm.
  • 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.
  • As a general rule of thumb, only people-powered vehicles are allowed, with exceptions for persons with disabilities. That means we do not allow electric scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric unicycles, motorcycles and other non-people-powered vehicles, but we do allow motorized wheelchairs and related vehicles for people with disabilities. We want to make sure that everyone can enjoy our route.
  • Are e-bikes allowed? Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist allowed. Class 2 e-bikes allowed when throttle is powered off. Class 3 e-bikes allowed when pedal-assist is powered off. Learn more here. General rule of thumb: if you're pedaling (and not riding), you're clear.
  • 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.

Questions or Concerns

For general event information please email us or call 213.355.8500.

For concerns regarding the Los Angeles street closure permit, contact LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation, and Enforcement Division, Special Events at 213.847.6000.

Thank You to Our Partners

City of Los AngelesCicLAvia Individual Sponsors LADWP

And Our Event Sponsors

                 

Accessibility

The CicLAvia route is accessible via many different forms of transportation. There is not one place to start or finish. Join us anywhere along the route or at a Hub and see where the day takes you.

CicLAvia welcomes everyone to our events and works to make each route accessible to all individuals.

CicLAvia utilizes the infrastructure of the city and county of Los Angeles so participants can enter or exit anywhere along the route, making use of streets, ramps, and sidewalks. When facilities are added to the route at Hubs (restrooms, water areas, etc.), they are all ADA compliant.

There are gradual inclines along each route and any portion deemed steep will have volunteers stationed to guide participants. While steep and congested areas are usually mandatory dismount zones, participants unable to dismount are not required to do so. 

Service animals are welcome.

Read more about event Hubs, elevation, getting around during a CicLAvia event, and parking along the route.

Hub Information

Hubs are resting and meeting points along the route. Each hub has free basic bike repair, bike parking, an information booth, CicLAvia merchandise, free drinking water, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Some hubs include additional programming and activities. 

Hub Addresses

Mileage Between Hubs

  • Exposition Hub to Western Ave Hub: 1.7 miles
  • Western Ave Hub to Florence Hub: 1.6 miles
  • Florence Hub to Century Hub: 1.9 miles
  • Century Hub to Exposition Hub: 5 miles

Elevation 

The route is relatively flat with over the course of 5 miles with a gradual incline from Exposition Hub to Century Hub. Download a PDF of the CicLAvia elevation map.

Getting Around at CicLAvia

Participants with mobility limitations are welcome to use motorized wheelchairs, scooters, pedal-assist bikes, and adaptive bicycles. 

Catch a free pedicab ride during CicLAvia! Pedicab stops are located at each Hub's info booth and will travel between Hubs. Look for the pedicab stop sign at each Hub’s info booth. Pedicabs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Riders must be able to step into or transfer into the pedicab.

Parking Along the Route

All lots are pay lots, and near the route. Parking rates vary. Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! Additionally, use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

Expo Park Visitor Parking - 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Rentals

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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. 

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 4/21 with pick up and drop off at the Western Ave Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary.

Metro Bike Share - There are multiple Metro bike share stations throughout Los Angeles and around the Exposition Park / USC area with bikes available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this map to plan ahead metro.net/bikeshare or download the Metro Bike Share app. Pro tip: Register your TAP card for Metro Bike Share before you arrive at taptogo.net/metrobikeshare. Be sure to tag @BikeMetro on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

In addition to the multiple Metro Bike Share stations in the area, Metro Bike Share will also have two pop-up stations at the Exposition and Century Hubs.

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.

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

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

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

Culver City

Downtown / Central LA

  • DAG Riders | 7018 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | 213.733.7443
  • 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 LA | 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

Glendale / Atwater Village

Long Beach / San Pedro

  • Pedal Movement | 223 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.436.2453 

Marina Del Rey

San Fernando Valley

San Gabriel Valley

  • Around the Cycle | 1270 Lincoln Ave #1500, Pasadena, CA 91103 | 626.765.6601
  • 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

Venice

Westchester

Bike Delivery

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

Community Meeting

On Sunday, June 23, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from Western Ave and will open the street up to pedestrians, strollers, bikes, and more from 9am– 4pm for a car-free day.

Click here to watch a recording of our CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) Community Meeting and learn about street closures, business opportunities, family activities, volunteer positions, and more.

Reuniónes de la Comunidad

El domingo 23 de junio, CicLAvia retirará temporalmente los automóviles de Western Ave y las abrirá a peatones, cochecitos, bicicletas y más de 9 a. m. a 4 p. m. para un día sin coches.

Haga clic aqui para ver una grabación de nuestra reunión comunitaria CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) y obtener información sobre cierres de calles, oportunidades comerciales, actividades familiares, puestos de voluntariado y más.

Live/Work Along the Route

If you live/work along the route and want to know more about how CicLAvia will affect you, please download the CicLAvia route notification flyer which includes information on streets closures, parking restrictions, and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Street Closures

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 6pm on Sunday, June 23. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am–4pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 6pm.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, June 23. Parking restrictions will be posted and towing will be enforced. Additional street parking near the route may be restricted. Please check posted parking restrictions in your neighborhood.

Vehicle Access

No vehicles are allowed on the route between 7am and approximately 6pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, June 23. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on June 23, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time. 

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured.

Metro Bus Detours

Also, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, June 23 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking Reimbursement

If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, June 22 through 6pm on Sunday, June 23. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia at 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or email [email protected] subject line: Parking Reimbursement.

 

Interactive Digital Map

Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on June 23! Click HERE to download a PDF of the route map.

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Business Participation

CicLAvia is one of the largest open streets events in the country—a free event, open to all. At CicLAvia, streets are car-free for individuals and families to explore by foot, bike, and other forms of non-motorized transport.

Is your business on or near the route? Here are some tips for engaging thousands of potential new customers.

Download Business Opportunity Flyer

Business Opportunities at CicLAvia

Oportunidades comerciales en CicLAvia

What will you see at CicLAvia?

  • Tens of thousands of participants on car-free streets from all over the region eager to explore the neighborhood
  • Happy people looking for their new favorite spot
  • Safe, fun, and family-oriented activities
  • Department of Transportation officers responsible for traffic and crowd control along the route
  • CicLAvia staff and volunteers assisting participants with questions and concerns along the route
  • Restrooms, free water, first aid, bike parking, and information booths at Hubs along the route

How to Take Advantage of the Thousands of Potential Customers Passing by your Door

  • Plan to be open the day of the event. Make your storefront visible with signs and banners.
  • 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. If you activate your sidewalk you must maintain a 4’ clearance for ADA access. (Please note that under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
  • Join the CicLAvia Savings Program. Businesses that offer a special discount on CicLAvia event days may be listed for free on our interactive digital map and the specials along the route page on our website. See details below.
  • Help get the word out in advance. Put up a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact us at [email protected] with suggestions or for more information.

Participate in the CicLAvia Savings Program

Is Your Business on or near the CicLAvia 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 (such as restaurants, movie theaters, toy stores, clothing shops, hair salons, banks, etc.) for free on the CicLAvia website (pending internal approval).

To join, follow these guidelines:

  • Offer a discount to customers during all business hours during CicLAvia.
  • Email us at [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 to share your discount offer by Wednesday, June 19. Make sure to provide your name, business name, business address, business contact info, email, website link (if applicable), and more info on your discount offer.

Street Closure Information

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 6pm on Sunday, June 23. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am–4pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 6pm.

Cars can cross the route at selected major streets. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) route map.

All other cross streets will be closed at the route. Streets adjacent to the route will remain open to local access for residents and businesses.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, June 23. Parking restrictions will be posted and towing will be enforced. Additional street parking near the route may be restricted. Please check posted parking restrictions in your neighborhood.

Vehicle Access

No vehicles are allowed on the route between 7am and approximately 6pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, June 23. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on June 23, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time. 

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured.

Metro Bus Detours

Also, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, June 23 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking Reimbursement

If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, June 22 through 6pm on Sunday, June 23. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia at 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or email [email protected] subject line: Parking Reimbursement.

Street Closures/Bus Detours

On Sunday, June 23 the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, June 23. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. 

On June 23 from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:

  • Western Ave, from Exposition Blvd to W Century Blvd

Some parts of these streets may close as early as 6 AM, so plan accordingly.

Download Street Closure Notification Flyer

Street Closures at CicLAvia

Cierres de calles en CicLAvia

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured:

Metro Bus Detours

Also, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, June 23 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking

Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! Additionally, use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

Click HERE to download the route map.

Haga clic AQUI para descargar el mapa de ruta.

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!
  • February, December, and CicLAmini routes run on a slightly different schedule. Please review event pages for more specific details.
  • 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

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Whether you’re sixteen or sixty, an individual or with a group, there are many ways for CicLAvia fans to donate a few hours to the event. 

On the day of CicLAvia, enthusiastic supporters:

  • Help with way-finding, slow zones and dismount areas
  • Manage participant traffic at car crossing points
  • Provide participants with route and activity information

With CicLAvia, you have the opportunity to invest in your community as well as diverse communities throughout Los Angeles. Because of the help of people like you, we see streets and neighborhoods transform with each event and CicLAvia season. Be sure to also sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date on future volunteer opportunities!

CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) is taking place on Sunday, June 23 and we hope that you can join us as a volunteer along the route. Check out our Volunteer FAQ or contact us for more information, or sign up below:

Sign up to volunteer at an upcoming event:

As an individual:

Sign ups for CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) are now closed. For future opportunities join our email list and check out our Volunteer page.

With a group:

If you are interested in group opportunities at an upcoming event, fill out the form below and our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out.

Adopt-An-Intersection Program

 

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).

Tips provided by our friends at The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.

Activities Along the Route

Activities abound along the CicLAvia—South LA (Western Ave) route! You can also check out shops, eateries, local gems, and activities along the route using our interactive digital map!

Hubs

All Hubs will have:

  • Free water stations and restrooms
  • First Aid stations
  • Bike parking
  • Free pedicabs – the pedicabs stop at each Hub's Info Booth, so just look for the sign! First come first served.
  • Free bike repair (more info below)
  • Food trucks

 

Jump to each Hubs list of activities:

 

Exposition Hub

Reference address: 3774 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Pocari Sweat, a Japanese sports drink brand, will be sampling FREE bottles of their electrolyte drink. They will also have a vending machine interaction with CicLAvia participants. If you follow Pocari Sweat on Instagram you will receive a token to use at the vending machine. Complete the challenge prompted by the vending machine to win a water bottle!

The South L.A Chamber will be boosting local businesses and providing resources. They'll be showcasing the best of South LA with their NEW 2024 Destination Guide. It's all about celebrating our community together!

The City of Los Angeles is working to improve traffic safety along Western Avenue. StreetsLA will be gathering input on how the corridor can support slower vehicle speeds and be a more pleasant place to walk and bike. Their booth will include project information and interactive activities that ask participants to vote on different project design elements.

Streets For All will be tabling at CicLAvia to engage with the South LA community, find new volunteers, and showcase their current transit projects!

The Metro Bike Share staff is excited to meet you and share more information about the bike share program! They’ll have cool swag available and the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences using Metro Bike Share through their community survey. Metro Bikes will be available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis at our temporary station at the Exposition Hub from 9am-2:30pm. Metro Bike Share staff will be available for assistance and bike returns from 9am-4pm. Please note that this station will be removed at the end of the event. If you wish to return your bike after 4pm, please find an open dock at a station nearby. Download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass ahead of time and view other bike share stations near the route. Don’t forget to follow @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station when you are done riding.    

The LA Philharmonic/Promotions and Partnerships booth will provide details about upcoming events at The Ford, Hollywood Bowl, and with the LA Phil. Visitors can collect stickers, brochures, and fans (while supplies last). The booth will also feature Bowlie, the Hollywood Bowl-branded backdrop, perfect for photo opportunities. Additionally, they will offer Rewilder bags, crafted from past Hollywood Bowl street post signs, and a voucher for a select LA Phil show at the Hollywood Bowl this season.

Did someone say FREE books? The Los Angeles Public Library will be giving out free books via the infamous book bike, along with assorted branded swag. They will also be sharing information about all the free resources and programs at the library! 

Make sure to check out all the offerings by Getty, a partnership conceived and produced by The Culture List, Inc.  (@theculturelist)

  • Walk, glide, roll, or stride through the Getty's Pit Stop Art Workshop with artist Marcus Kuiland-Nazario. Adorn yourself with a custom sash; decorate your ride with recycled and repurposed materials such as fabric, paper, trim, feathers, rubber stamps, embellishments, and other repurposed items; and accessorize your wheels with free spoke cards featuring artworks from Getty's collection. Turn yourself and your ride into a mobile work of art, and sashay away!
  • El BiciCrófono Performance Art Bicycle presented by Getty - El BiciCrófono is a human-powered performance art experience that brings the goodness and revolution of bicycles to communities across Los Angeles. Each event focuses on a special guest artist from the neighborhood, and for South LA they are proudly featuring THRILLERS—a sibling duo and percussionist performing funky synth wave tunes! This mobile bicycle stage is towed by a tandem bicycle, fueled by tacos, and propelled by love for our city. It heals the soul with live music, performance art, and karaoke. Please join the fun and help “Amplify The Message!” @reciclos
  • “Super Steed” Art Bicycle presented by Getty - Mysterious, magical, and filled with fun! The “Super Steed,” built by local artist David Nast Cole, stands twice the height of a standard bicycle, and is adorned in hand-stitched, embroidered textiles and flags that carry a whimsical narrative through its iconography. This ornate approach was inspired by medieval renaissance manuscripts featuring decorative horses, found in Getty’s collection.

Swing by the ACLA (Architecture for Communities Los Angeles) booth to turn your love for LA into art! Their booth will feature a large banner that will be filled with contributions from both kids and adults. Additionally, there will be a cut-building drawing activity to encourage children to get creative.

Ready to plant some seeds? Community Services Unlimited Inc. will have seeds available for community members to kick start their summer garden! They will also be distributing outreach materials for their various programs. Visit their booth to learn more about their local organic grocery store and farm!

The Esperanza Community Housing Corporation will be sharing more information about two statewide campaigns: "Prepare for Extreme Heat" and "Save Our Water." Visit their booth to learn more!

Seating area brought to you by LAist!

Bici Libre is a non-profit (under Karmic Action Retribution Management Agency). They will be providing FREE basic bike repair at the Expo Hub!

 

Western Ave Hub

Reference address: 5150 Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062

South LA Eco-Lab partners will take over the Western Hub to promote and get feedback on Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) projects going on in the area. Learn more about how the South LA Eco-Lab plans to make South LA a greener, healthier place. You’ll find promotional goodies, community involvement opportunities, and more from these partners: 

  • GRID Alternatives Workforce Development will share more information on their PAID Solar Training Program. Interested participants will be able to ask any questions and learn more about the program's offerings and sign up on the spot.
  • GRID Alternatives will have an informational booth to share information on the Single Family Home Solar Installation program and Cool Roofs. GRID's Outreach team will collect contact information from interested residents.
  • TreePeople will be offering FREE Native seed packets, Native plants, coloring books, and fruit trees! TreePeople will also provide an interactive educational demonstration station using their "Tree-Care" in a suitcase.
  • Coalition for Responsible Community Development will be handing out information for individuals who need housing, workforce training, or business assistance. They will also be providing resource referral cards!
  • Strategic Actions for a Just Economy will provide information on how to protect your rights as residential and commercial tenants. They will also provide opportunities for tenants to connect to resources!
  • Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE) will be offering resources on their climate justice work, grassroots committees, and other resources. our section will be interactive and
  • Climate Resolve is paving 40 city blocks in South LA with cool pavement to create a network of cool streets to provide urban heat mitigation, encourage walking, and connections to local schools and parks! At their booth, you can vote on what streets you'd like to be paved, see how cool pavement works in real time, and learn more about how cool pavement is one of many strategies to cool down communities.
  • LADOT staff will share information about their Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) program and the elements that are part of the South LA EcoLab project. The South LA EcoLab program elements include electric vehicle charging stations, electric vehicle car share, stress free connections, active transportation improvements, and the e-bike program.
  • BlueLA will be offering informational flyers, promotional codes, an electric vehicle for viewing.
  • T.R.U.S.T. South LA will be handing out educational material on Community Land Trusts, information on how to become a member, and promotional goodies. T.R.U.S.T. South LA's mission is to serve as a steward for community-controlled land; to be a catalyst for values-driven, community-serving development; to build awareness and community leadership in issues of housing, transportation and recreation; and to create programs and initiatives that encourage community building and economic opportunity. 

Visit the Creative Faces booth for FREE face painting! They will provide face painting for guests of all ages. 

L.A. Skate Hunnies will offer exciting skate performances from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, DJ, skate dancing, and a community roll-out through the route.

Catch Snap Yourself!, the mobile photo booth, rolling around the Western Hub and be sure to take a photo to remember your day!

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 6/23 with pick up and drop off at the Western Ave Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary.

Chesterfield Square Community Block Club will be providing information about the Block Club, their monthly meetings and activities. They will also be providing a neighborhood directory and promoting their Play Streets event happening on June 29, 2024.

Empowerment Congress Central Area Neighborhood Council will be joining us at CicLAvia to share information on how community members can get involved and exercise their civic super powers! 

The LA Metro Community Relations Office will be updating and handing out information on the Vermont Transit Corridor Project, TAP, LIFE GoPass, and K Line Northern Extension. Visit their booth for more information!

The Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement will provide information on available resources. In addition, they will also have an interactive activity and be available to connect with residents.

SELA Bicycle Center will be providing FREE basic bike repair at the Western Ave Hub!

 

Florence Hub

Reference address: 7403 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Join Greetings from South-Central in a printmaking activity for all ages!

DJ SouthLAnd will provide the soundtrack & bring the feel good vibes for all participants to enjoy at CicLAvia—South LA! On your bike, feet, skates or the pedi-cab, DJ SouthLAnd will have you dancing or grooving onto the next hub!

Relax in the shaded parklet and play some games in the play zone brought to you by SCAG and the Go Human initiative - a community engagement program with the goals of reducing traffic collisions in Southern California and encouraging people to walk and bike more.

Biking While Black is looking forward to connecting with the South LA community. They will be sharing resources and assisting people with voter registration! Visit their booth for more information. 

BikeLA will be conducting survey outreach for the Community Transit Needs Assessment in East LA. They will also be promoting their summer programming happening in West Athens/Westmont, where they will have regular bicycle safety classes.

The Los Angeles Eco-Village Institute, a Cooperative Resources and Services Project (CRSP), will offer informative materials about the LA Eco-Village. They will also have opportunities to learn more about eco-villages, intentional living, cohousing and bicycle projects. 

LA Clean Cities Coalition will have information available to inform the public about alternatives to gasoline combustion vehicles. They will also respond to questions about related efforts like current EV incentives, rebates, and general questions from the public.

The Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment will be joining CicLAvia to share more information regarding Neighborhood councils and will be distributing LA city free swag (while supplies last)!

The City of LA Department of Cannabis Regulation will be joining CicLAvia to engage guests in a public information campaign centered on the health, safety, and precautions of cannabis products. No cannabis products will be sold or distributed. There will be fun interactive games with prizes and giveaways! 

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Transit Team is ready to assist and educate the community with public transportation needs. They will be available to help seniors and students with applications for TAP cards and a low-income program to get free rides on public transportation.

Looking for some fun at CicLAvia—South LA? Visit the Piece by Piece booth! They will host a fun and engaging collaborative mosaic activity! 

Looking for employment? Para Los Niños (PLN) will be sharing a ton of Employment Opportunities and PLN community resources. 

Calling all youth ages 6-14 years old! The City of LA’s Traffic Safety program will be providing FREE youth bike helmets (while supplies last)! They will also have wheel reflectors and bike/pedestrian safety reading material. Visit their booth for more information!

Come visit the L.A. Zoo booth to learn more about our local wildlife and the conservation efforts the Zoo has been helping with. There will be touchable biofacts, experienced educators to answer your questions, and prizes to walk away with if you can answer their questions! 

DAG Riders will offer FREE basic bike repair at the Florence Hub!

 

Century Hub

Reference address: 9830 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

See the Metro Art Bus up close!! Get on the bus to see the artwork inside, take selfies, and pick up various goodies including a fun paper pop-up Metro Art Bus and note cards featuring the artworks.

The City of Los Angeles is working to improve traffic safety along Western Avenue. StreetsLA will be gathering input on how the corridor can support slower vehicle speeds and be a more pleasant place to walk and bike. Their booth will include project information and interactive activities that ask participants to vote on different project design elements.

The LA City Clerk will be on hand to register attendees to vote and share ways for everyone to be more civically engaged, regardless of age or citizenship status.

Visit the office of City Controller of Los Angeles, Kenneth Mejia, to learn more about their upcoming projects and goals!

Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) will be having street safety trivia, giveaways, street safety educational information and will promote their Finish The Ride and Finish The Run event in Santa Clarita. 

Interested in learning more about the new South Central Power Up e-bike lending library? Visit the Labor Community Strategy Center booth! They will also be sharing information about the Bus Riders Union. 

Black Women for Wellness is committed to the health and well-being of Black Women and Girls through health education, empowerment and advocacy. They'll have swag bags for people in the community and resources regarding environmental justice, reproductive justice, Sisters-In-Motion, and civic engagement. Visit their booth to learn more! 

Bienestar will be joining CicLAvia with their mobile HIV Testing Unit. Visit their booth to get tested!

The Metro Bike Share staff is excited to meet you and share more information about the bike share program! They’ll have cool swag available and the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences using Metro Bike Share through their community survey. Metro Bikes will be available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis at our temporary station at the Century Hub from 9am-2:30pm. Metro Bike Share staff will be available for assistance and bike returns from 9am-4pm. Please note that this station will be removed at the end of the event. If you wish to return your bike after 4pm, please find an open dock at a station nearby. Download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass ahead of time and view other bike share stations near the route. Don’t forget to follow @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station when you are done riding.

Check out the Cultural Treasures of South LA booth to groove to tunes by DJ Jihaari! Discover how they share and promote the vibrant stories of South LA and stay updated on their upcoming events. Plus, you can also join their mask-making workshop from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Don’t forget to Celebrate the 14th annual Festival of Masks on June 30th in Leimert Park!

Stop by the AARP booth where they will be sharing information about their organization and will be handing out giveaways!

The Los Angeles Housing Department will have Information on grants available up to $25,000 to remediate lead hazards in residential properties. They will also have giveaways, and coloring sheets!

Primo's Bike Shop will offer FREE basic bike repair at the Century Hub!

Getting to the Route and Parking

The CicLAvia route is accessible via many different forms of transportation. There is not one place to start or finish. Join us anywhere along the route or at a Hub and see where the day takes you.

Read more about the Hubs, Metro, bike rentals, parking for the event, feeder runs, rides and walks, bus detours, and help getting to an event.

Hub Addresses

Go Metro

These Metro E Line (Gold) Stations are located within 1.3 miles of the route:

Need help getting to a CicLAvia event?

Be sure to download the FREE Transit App to instantly see accurate next departure times, track buses and trains near you on the map, and see upcoming transit schedules. Use the trip planner to quickly compare trips - including options like bus and bike, or metro and subway. Get alerted about service disruptions and delays for your favorite lines, and save frequently used locations for trip directions in a tap.

Metro Bike Share

Metro Bike Share - There are multiple Metro bike share stations throughout Los Angeles and around the Exposition Park / USC area with bikes available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this map to plan ahead metro.net/bikeshare or download the Metro Bike Share app. Pro tip: Register your TAP card for Metro Bike Share before you arrive at taptogo.net/metrobikeshare. Be sure to tag @BikeMetro on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

In addition to the multiple Metro Bike Share stations in the area, Metro Bike Share will also have two pop-up stations at the Exposition and Century Hubs.

Bike Rentals

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 4/21 with pick up and drop off at the Western Ave Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary.

Plan ahead and visit ciclavia.org/rentals for more information about other bike rentals in Los Angeles County.

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured:

Metro Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, June 23 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking Along the Route

All lots are pay lots, and near the route. Parking rates vary. Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! Additionally, use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

Expo Park Visitor Parking - 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Group and Feeder Rides

Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? Email us or share it on our Facebook event page!

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

Culver City

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

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

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

Venice

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).

Tips provided by our friends at The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.
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