Councilmember Steps Toward Cyclist-Friendly Stairs

(Picture taken from the Councilmember's Summer Bike Series. For updates on the next bicycle ride, subscribe to LaBonge.News@lacity.org)

On Wednesday, Councilmember LaBonge proposed to install “bicycle stairs” to address wear and tear on outdoor City stairways. Bicycle stairs are channels that run alongside a set of stairs, allowing cyclists to wheel the bicycle up or down steps with ease.
“Some of the world’s greatest cities have taken cyclists into consideration when designing or updating their urban areas,” Councilmember LaBonge said. “There is no greater city than Los Angeles, and it’s about time we incorporate the needs of bicyclists into our architectural plans.”
Councilmember LaBonge envisions a bicycle-friendly city and has made strides in improving the infrastructure to include bicycles. A number of cycling-minded initiatives have been instituted by the Councilmember, including the Fourth Street bike sharrow in the Wilshire district. The sharrow was recently the setting of the Los Angeles County Bicycling Coaltions (LACBC) event in July held to promote awareness and movement towards a city friendly towards cycling enthusiasts. The Councilmember spoke at the event, asking constituents to give the City feedback on the proposed bicycle plan.
Angelenos 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.
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