No Cars in the Heart of LA?

On October 9, 2022, CicLAvia closed the streets of DownTown LA along a specific route to cars and opened them to bike riders, joggers, runners, skaters, skateboarders and enthusiast who were out to enjoy the sites along the route.

CicLAvia is a nonprofit, car-free streets initiative in Los Angeles, California. The organization temporarily closes streets to motor vehicles to make them accessible to vendors and the public. CicLAvia started as a grassroots initiative in 2008 as the outgrowth of discussions held by a number of individuals who recognized that open streets events could address active transportation, urban land use, and public health needs in Los Angeles. Over 1.8 million people have experienced CicLAvia. It’s the biggest open streets event in the United States!

The main rule for everyone willing to participate in the CicLAvia event is that there is no powered transportation is allowed, only people powered, except for electric wheelchairs for those individuals with disabilities.

Today’s event was set in Downtown LA and followed a seven mile scenic route, allowing participants to explore and spectate places like the Grand Park Hub, the newly refurbished Echo Park Lake, Chinatown, Angel’s Flight, and many of the areas historic locations along the way.

The next event is on Sunday, December 4, 2022 9am — 3pm CicLAvia–South LA

https://www.ciclavia.org/heart_of_la22

Source: CicLAvia