Councilmember Leads 50 Cyclists on Sharrows in Wilshire

Night number two of Tour LaBonge, the Councilmember's series of summer evening bike rides, titled “Positively Fourth Street” for the 1967 Bob Dylan song, toured the beautiful Wilshire district in the heart of Los Angeles. Councilmember LaBonge led the nearly 10 mile excursion, showcasing the new bike lanes on Fourth Street.
“It’s so important that the Los Angeles car culture become friendlier to the environmentally-conscious alternatives,” Councilmember LaBonge said. “Sharrows like these enable cycling enthusiasts to enjoy the great City of Los Angeles and demonstrate to motorists that we can live in harmony.”
Interesting sites included a view of the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts Urban Lights installation, a trip by the La Brea Tar Pits and a tour around Larchmont Boulevard.
The Tour LaBonge bike rides are fun events that promote cycling as an inexpensive, environmentally friendly and healthy form of transportation. Every route is approximately 10 miles long and includes a police escort that leads, accompanies and follows the group.
The following four Wednesday evenings will take cyclists through other portions of Councilmember LaBonge’s district. On June 30, riders will enjoy the sights and sounds of Toluca Lake and North Hollywood, known for its up-and-coming status as the art center of Los Angeles. Other nights will explore the Miracle Mile area, the LA River and Griffith Park and a tour of Hollywood on July 21st.
All riders are required to wear helmets and sign liability waivers. Participants must be at least 12 years of age, and children must be accompanied by parents or other responsible adults. No pets allowed.