CicLAvia—South LA presented by Metro

December 03, 2023 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—South LA

On Sunday, December 3, we're opening up streets connecting Leimert Park and Historic South Central so you can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

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 December 3!


New to CicLAvia?

Here are some things to know before you go:

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 3pm.
  • 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, skateboards, hoverboards, 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 SponsorsLADWP

And Our Event Sponsors

      

Accessibility

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 Hubselevationgetting 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

  • Leimert Park Hub to King Estates Hub: 1.9 miles
  • King Estates Hub to Expo Park Hub: 1.2 miles
  • Expo Park Hub to MLK Hub: 1.5 miles
  • MLK Hub to Historic South Central Hub: 1.4 miles
  • Historic South Central Hub to Leimert Park Hub: 6 miles

Elevation 

The route is relatively flat with over the course of 6 miles with the main incline from Expo Park Hub to Historic South Central 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

These are flat, street-level parking areas that do not require the use of stairs, escalators, or elevators. 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 Hub

Expo Park Visitor Parking | 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 | Parking structure located 0.3 miles from route | Parking structure with 2000 spaces. All of Exposition Park’s parking facilities are ADA accessible and contain ADA spaces. The ADA spaces in the Visitor Parking Structure are located on all floors and are available on a first come first serve basis.

Community Meeting

On Sunday, December 3, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in Leimert Park and Historic South Central and will open them up to pedestrians, strollers, bikes and more from 9am– 3pm for a car-free day.

Join us for a virtual community meeting, Monday October 30 at 5:30 PM to learn about street closures, business opportunities, family-friendly activities, volunteer positions and more.

Join the Zoom Here

 

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 December 3! Click HERE to download a PDF of the route map.

Our friends at Los Angeles Conservancy have designed an interactive scavenger hunt for CicLAvia participants to explore the history surrounding your ride, walk, run, or stroll through historic South L.A. neighborhoods. Stop by any CicLAvia info booth for more information on how to participate. Be sure to check out the Local Gems blog to see which gems are marked with an asterisk (*) - indicating they'll be part of the challenge and are also open to all visitors throughout the day.

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LA Conservancy Scavenger Hunt

Check out our Interactive Digital Map and click on the "🔍 LA Conservancy Scavenger Hunt" layer to explore more! Be sure to pick up a copy of this brochure at any info booth along the route as well.

Click HERE to download a PDF version of the brochure.

Street Closures

On Sunday, December 3 the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, December 3. Cars will be able to cross the route at designated intersections as shown on the route map below. 

On December 3 from 7 AM to 5 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:

  • Crenshaw Blvd, from W Vernon Ave to Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
  • Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, from Crenshaw Blvd to S Central Ave
  • S Central Ave, from Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Washington 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

Click HERE to download the route map.

Haga clic AQUI para descargar el mapa de ruta.

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 street notification flyer which includes information on streets closures, parking restrictions, and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Download Street Closure Notification Flyer

Street Closures at CicLAvia

Cierres de calles en CicLAvia

Street Closures

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 5pm on Sunday, December 3. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am–3pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 5pm.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, December 3. 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 5pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—South LA (Leimert Park <—> Historic South Central) route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, December 3. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on December 3, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 5pm. 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

Be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, December 3 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, December 2, through 6pm on Sunday, December 3. 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.

 

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

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 (Leimert Park meets Historic South Central) is taking place on Sunday, December 3 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:

As an individual:

Sign ups for this event are now closed. For future opportunities join our email list.

With a group:

Adopt-An-Intersection Program

 

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, November 29. 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 5pm on Sunday, December 3. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am–3pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 5pm.

Cars can cross the route at selected major streets. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—South LA (Leimert Park <—> Historic South Central) 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, October 15. 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 (Leimert Park <—> Historic South Central) route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, December 3. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on December 3, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 5pm. 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

Be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, December 3 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, December 2 through 5pm on Sunday, December 2. 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.

Activities Along the Route

Activities abound along the CicLAvia—South LA (Leimert Park <—> Historic South Central) route! You can also check out shops, eateries, local gems, and activities along the route using our interactive digital map!

Our friends at Los Angeles Conservancy have designed an interactive scavenger hunt for CicLAvia participants to explore the history surrounding your ride, walk, run, or stroll through historic South L.A. neighborhoods. Stop by any CicLAvia info booth for more information on how to participate. Be sure to check out the Local Gems blog to see which gems are marked with an asterisk (*) - indicating they'll be part of the challenge and are also open to all visitors throughout the day.

Hubs

All Hubs will have:

  • Free water stations and restrooms
  • First Aid stations
  • Bike parking
  • Free pedicabs – provided by AARP, 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)

 

Jump to each Hubs list of activities:

 

Leimert Park Hub

Reference address: 4330 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Ride On! Bike Shop / Co-Op will be offering FREE bike repair services!

Visit the LA Metro booth to learn more about the K Line Northern Extension Project.

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 on a first-come, first-served basis at their temporary station from 9am - 2pm. Plan ahead and download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass. Don’t forget to tag @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station when you are done riding. 

The All On Board Coalition works with the City of West Hollywood on advocating for the San Vicente-Fairfax Alignment of the Northern Extension of the K Line Metro. They will be joining us to share information about the project and have people sign up to join the coalition if they are interested in staying in touch. 

Join the “Biking While Black” team in a conversation about exploring alternative modes of transportation in Los Angeles that extend beyond cars. “Biking While Black” is a mobility justice movement that seeks to empower BIPOC bicyclists, dismantle systemic barriers, and reimagine a world where cycling is a source of joy, freedom, and safety for all. Stop by their booth to grab a complimentary copy of their "Reimagine Biking While Black: A Roadmap to Justice and Joy” guide. 

The City of Los Angeles Council District 10 will be participating at CicLAvia! They're excited to connect with constituents and provide exciting giveaways.

The Empowerment Congress West Neighborhood Development Council (ECWA) will be sharing information about ECWA along with details about exciting giveaways.

The LA Civil Rights Department will provide informative materials on key initiatives, including Participatory Budgeting, the Reparations Advisory Commission, and Civil Rights Enforcement. Visit their booth for more information. 

The Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce will be sharing small business resources and job opportunities. Be sure to stop by their booth, where they will also be offering FREE copies of their Destination Guide Magazine (while supplies last).

Experience the vibrancy of Destination Crenshaw with a lineup that includes a DJ, captivating rendering displays, an information table, merchandise sales, and exciting giveaways.

The Los Angeles 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 and rebates and general questions from the public.

 

King Estates Hub

Reference address: 1745 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062

Visit the White Hall Arts Academy booth for a 5-minute mini guitar, piano, drums or singing lesson!

The She Ready Foundation and Diaspora Groceries supports and addresses the challenges faced by foster youth and food disparities in our communities. They engage in advocacy and share important information to promote healthy choices and improve access to nutritious options. Visit their booth to learn more about each organization!

The United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council (UNNC) is excited to provide you with valuable information about neighborhood councils and UNNC. They are offering information about city services, emergency preparedness, environmental awareness, and more. They’ve also partnered with West Adams Heritage Association (WAHA) to share details about the City's historic preservation programs. They have prepared a handout that shines a spotlight on the historic properties, districts and cultural heritage sites along the iconic Martin Luther King Blvd / CicLAvia route!

The Los Angeles Public Library is excited to share an array of free library resources, information about their diverse programs and services, and facilitate sign-ups for new library cards. Attendees will also have the opportunity to get free books from their Book Bike (while supplies last)!

The Los Angeles Bicycle Academy will be offering minor bike adjustments, flat tire repair, and will be sharing information about the programs that take place at the Los Angeles Bicycle Academy!

 

Expo Park Hub

Reference address: 874 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Visit the LA Metro booth to learn more about the Vermont Transit Corridor Project.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will be sharing information about the museum and will be distributing swag items! Visit them for more information. 

Education staff from the California Science Center will be facilitating a hands-on activity related to the air and space exhibits within the museum. In addition, they will also provide insights about the museum's permanent exhibits, galleries, and offer a glimpse into the exciting future developments of the Science Center.

Unlimited Biking will be offering top-tier bike rentals at Expo Park Hub! You can reserve a bike in advance here. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at their Expo Park Hub booth on a first come, first served basis.

The Natural History Museum of LA County will have their Mobile Museum: An Archaeology Experience, a program housed in a 65 ft. X 15 ft. modified tractor/trailer and provides an immersive, science-based learning opportunity for participants. Inside the Mobile Museum is a simulation of an archeological field site in the Santa Monica Mountains where participants are archaeologists studying native peoples of the past. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the field site and through taxidermy, observe the local wildlife that resides in Southern California. 

Visit the Community Services Unlimited Inc. booth and take a self guided tour at their farm! They will also be sharing information about all the different programs and services they offer.  

Do you know what an ecovillage is? Visit the Los Angeles Ecovillage Institute to learn more! Additionally, consider bringing a few friends or neighbors to their booth and participate in a mini workshop on kickstarting your own ecovillage right in your neighborhood. Sign up to their mailing list to receive a handy flashlight pen!

Engage with your community and make your voice heard! Visit the Voices Neighborhood Council booth at CicLAvia for more information on ways to get actively involved in your local neighborhood. 

Learn about wheels on other worlds with engineers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.  See how the tough driving conditions on Mars and the Moon guide the design of wheels - some that are rolling on Mars right now and others that are prototypes that may someday be used on Mars or the Moon.

The SMC IxD event-goer team will be setting up a Community Wall for event goers to share and discover local favorites. Stop by to share a local gem, someone that you appreciate in your community, or discover this community! 

The TreePeople booth will be highlighting the South LA Ecolab project. The South Los Angeles Eco-Lab focuses on “Economic Development through Climate Action” to achieve the community’s vision for a socially inclusive, sustainable, green community resilient to climate change, in the heart of South Los Angeles. Visit their booth to chat more. 

Made possible by the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports Program is a city-wide initiative that provides access to inclusive, year-round, quality sports programming for youth of all abilities. PlayLA provides over 40 sports programs for kids ages 5 -17, at low to no cost. Be sure to stop by their booth to learn more about their mission of bringing families together around a healthier and active Los Angeles. 

Near the Expo Park Hub:

Snap Yourself! - Find the mobile photo booth roaming between the Expo Park Hub and MLK Hub!

 

MLK Hub

Reference address: 632 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011

East Side Riders Bike Club (ESRBC) will be providing free basic bike repair services and hosting a kids bike rodeo with opportunities to win free prizes including kids bike helmets (while supplies last).

Join LADOT at the MLK Hub to learn about new transportation projects and programs in South LA. Share your ideas, talk with their staff and community partners, and help shape solutions for your neighborhood. LADOT will highlight Universal Basic Mobility initiatives and safer street infrastructure. Together with community partners, LADOT is working to improve mobility for everyone. 

Are you aware that the DASH community bus service is still free? Make sure to swing by the LADOT Transit booth to learn more about the DASH service. Their team will be on-site to provide guidance on enrolling for reduced senior or student TAP cards. 

LA Skate Hunnies, the largest roller skating community in Los Angeles, invites CicLAvia participants to visit their booth to enter their raffle and learn more about how they promote joy and streets for the people. Connect with them to learn more about their weekly “all wheels welcome meetups” throughout Los Angeles!

Join Las Fotos Project for a drop-in photo collaging workshop! Las Fotos Project photographers will create a polaroid portrait of you that you will then use as a centerpiece for a mixed-media collage that explores all the amazing things that make you unique.

Come visit the LA Zoo booth to learn about local and exotic wildlife and the conservation efforts to help those animals and their ecosystems! You can interact with fun, touchable animal biofacts and test your nature knowledge by spinning the trivia wheel. LA locals can also find out about how to get up to 4 free tickets to the LA Zoo! 

Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA) will be providing information on available resources for stakeholders and ongoing projects occurring in the area. They will also provide insights on the City's innovative bus shelter program, known as STAP (the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program).

Interested in learning more about your rights as a tenant? Visit Strategic Actions for a Just Economy’s (SAJE) booth to learn more! They will also be sharing Information on how to get involved in SAJE. 

L.A. Care Health Plan will be giving away free resource bags and promotional items to CicLAvia participants (while supplies last)! They will also be sharing information about the health services they offer.  

Communities Actively Living Independent and Free (CALIF) is a non-profit that helps people with disabilities, and seniors access resources like accessible housing, home modification, wheelchairs, assistive technology, benefits navigation like SSI and Medicare, and more.  They also provide disaster preparedness, like their backup battery program and Covid-19 resources and information. Visit their booth for a spin-the-wheel game to answer COVID-19 questions and get free bags, posters, and other swag. 

BikeLA will be doing public engagement around a Metro Traffic Reduction Study and LA County Bicycle Master Plan Update as well as sharing about BikeLA's vision for a more bikeable LA.

Near the MLK Hub:

Snap Yourself! - Find the mobile photo booth roaming between the MLK Hub and Expo Park Hub!

 

Historic South Central Hub

Reference address: 1922 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Visit the LA Metro booth to learn more about their Rail to Rail and LA River 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 on a first-come, first-served basis at their temporary station from 9am - 2pm. Plan ahead and download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass. Don’t forget to tag @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station when you are done riding. 

The SMC IxD Storytelling Team will be displaying their “Memory Map”, a large board displaying a map of the route, where you can pin memories or significant moments you've experienced along the CicLAvia—South LA route. If you have an incredible story to share, they’d love to capture it on video to showcase CicLAvia’s community experiences and stories.

Are you registered to vote yet? If not, the LA City Clerk's Office will provide assistance with voter registration and election information. Visit their booth for more information on how to get more civically engaged regardless of age or citizenship status.

Ride up and learn more about the new Environmental Justice Policy Program at LA City Planning. This is an opportunity to meet the team, receive flyers, fill out their community survey, learn more about the program, sign up to their interested parties list, and interact with them through some activity boards. 

The LA Controller's Office will be speaking to constituents about their current projects and audits. Visit their booth to gain a deeper understanding of their work and its impact.

Neighborhood Empowerment will be sharing resources and information on how  you can actively engage with your local Neighborhood Councils. Visit their booth to discover how your participation can make a positive impact on key issues and influence the decisions of your local government. 

Under the Community Investment for Families Dept. (CIFD), the Office of Traffic Safety Program will be providing FREE youth bicycle helmets for youth ages 5-17 years old (while supplies last). They will also have complimentary bike wheel reflectors, small safety items, and bicycle reading material. 

Metro Arts & Design/Metro Art presents the art bus as a mobile masterpiece. Attendees will receive art bus punch outs and informational materials about the artists and artwork featured on the bus. Visitors are invited to explore both inside and around the bus where they can also learn the process of loading bikes onto buses.

Health Net will be providing information on Medi-Cal redetermination as well as distributing promotional items!

The Cultural Treasures of South LA booth will be showcasing an array of South LA-based talent throughout the day. There will be poetry and spoken-word by the Anansi Writers Workshop, a drum performance and all-ages drum workshop with the artists of Project Knucklehead, and a musical delight by White Hall Arts Academy. DJ Don Thomas and The Mixican will be providing a fun mix of music to follow you throughout your day. Make sure to stop by to learn more about their work to uplift and storytell about the many Cultural Treasures of South LA, and to share your own Cultural Treasures via their polaroid photo activity - which you will be able to take home your very own polaroid!

9:00 am - 11:15 DJ Don Thomas + The Mixican

11:15 am - 11:30 Anansi Writers Workshop

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Project Knucklehead

12:30 pm - 12:45 Anansi Writers Workshop

12:45 pm - 1:30 DJ Don Thomas + The Mixican

1:30 pm - 2:00 White Hall Arts Academy

2:00 pm - 3:00 DJ Don Thomas + The Mixican

Come by and check out the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) Charge Up L.A. booth, learn about the rebate programs, and see a new Mustang Mach-E EV. LADWP is committed to creating thousands of public, workplace, and fleet charging stations creating EV communities across Los Angeles.

American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU) in partnership with Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles, will share information on how to support campaigns to replace carceral traffic enforcement with transformative infrastructure plans that will create better, safer, and more equitable streets where they are needed most. They will also distribute ‘Know-Your-Rights’ fliers for bicyclists to let them know their legal rights during a bike stop.

The Niles Foundation, a BIPOC non-profit organization, is deeply committed to uplifting Los Angeles communities by spearheading sustainability and resiliency projects, as well as offering meaningful employment opportunities. Their current  community project is aimed at enhancing clean transportation access and mobility for the residents of Council District 15. To ensure they tailor their efforts to the specific needs of this community, they will be engaging with residents through a comprehensive community assessment survey. As a token of appreciation for participation, they’ll have treats, giveaway items, and raffle prizes.

Gatorade is excited to be part of CicLAvia—South LA, where they will distribute complimentary product samples and award free wearables to winners of trivia contests (while supplies last)!

Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) is a South LA-based community development corporation offering free education, job skills training, workforce development, small business support, and housing. Drop by their booth to learn more about their interweaving services and neighborhood-level economic development and find out what they can do for you! 

Getting to the Route and Parking

The CicLAvia route is accessible via many different forms of transportation.

Read more about Hubs, Metro, Metro Bike Sharebike rentalsbus detoursparking along the route, and feeder runs, rides and walks.

Hub Addresses

Go Metro

This Metro A Line (Blue) Station is located within .5 miles of the route:

These Metro E Line (Expo) Stations are located within 1.6 miles of the route:

These Metro K Line (Crenshaw/LAX) Stations are located within 0.6 miles of the route:

Metro Bike Share

There are Metro bike share stations throughout Los Angeles 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!

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

Bike Rentals

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. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the Expo Park Hub on a first come, first served basis.

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

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

Be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, December 3 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking Along the Route

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 Hub

Expo Park Visitor Parking | 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 | Parking structure located 0.3 miles from route | Parking structure with 2000 spaces. All of Exposition Park’s parking facilities are ADA accessible and contain ADA spaces. The ADA spaces in the Visitor Parking Structure are located on all floors and are available on a first come first serve basis.

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 linebegin 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 travelingbiking, 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.