Bicycling Coalition: Look Forward to Working with Councilmember

Councilmember Tom LaBonge and the Los Angeles County Bicycling Coaltion (LACBC) joined nearly 60 cyclists at a walking and bicycling event at Shatto Park on Saturday. The LACBC hosted the event to champion Los Angeles' efforts to create friendlier roads for cyclists.
"It's a privilege to work with cycling advocates like the Los Angeles County Bicycling Coaltion," Councilmember LaBonge said. "I look forward to working with the cycling community to develop a network of bike-friendly streets."
You can view the Los Angeles Bicycle Plan Update, the city's long-term plan for improving bike transportation, by clicking here. It identifies streets that are targeted for easier bike access with designated bike lanes or sharrows, which are shared lane markings.
Other speakers at the LACBC event addressed safety and other issues that face cyclists. Speakers included Jeff Jacoberger of the Mid-City West Neighborhood Council; Mike Russell of the Wilshire Center Business Improvement District; Megan Hirsch mother and author; Jackie Ruby a resident and recent 4th Street volunteer and Howard Krepak a lawyer who specializes in representing bicyclists. Residents and cycling enthusiasts began the day by taking a ride down Fourth Street to show support for Los Angeles to become a bicycling-friendly city.