Three reasons to Bike to Work on Thursday, May 18
Why should you bike to work? For one, it’s good for the environment. Bikes are zero emission, and swapping four wheels for two even just once a week can make [continue reading]
How We Roll, Oct. 28: high-speed rail on track says CEO, L.A.'s most dangerous intersections
Arte de Día de los Muertas: If you haven’t had the chance yet, make sure to take a stroll in Grand Park through November 2 to check out the Day [continue reading]
Why You Share the Ride: bike to rail equals time to read
During Rideshare Week, we’ll be featuring stories submitted by real commuters talking about why they share the ride. Join the conversation and let us know why you share the ride! Tweet us @metrolosangeles using the hashtag #RideshareLA. And don’t forget to pledge online for a chance to win some awesome prizes. The following rideshare story comes to [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – biking to work is no challenge for Wesley High
Each year, the Diamond Awards recognize the achievements of corporate rideshare programs in the region and their contribution toward decreasing gasoline consumption, air pollution and commuter costs. New this year were the Ambassador awards, which acknowledged commuters for ridesharing and for taking the initiative to promote transit alternatives to their peers. The recipient of [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – doing serious advocacy work with serious style
During Bike Week LA, we collected nominations for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a Why You Ride series – because for many Angelenos, every week is Bike Week! Maria Sipin was nominated by her sister Andrea for maintaining [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – a bicyclist who helps build bike lanes
During Bike Week LA, we collected nominations for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a weekly 'Why You Ride' series – because for many Angelenos, every week is Bike Week! Jon Overman was nominated for a Golden Pedal Award [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – turning a two hour car commute into a five min bike ride
During Bike Week LA, we collected nominations for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a weekly Why You Ride series – because for many Angelenos, every week is Bike Week! Alan Kwan’s commute to work was 25 miles long [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – riding down the Imperial Highway
During Bike Week LA, we collected nominations for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a weekly Why You Ride series – because for many Angelenos, every week is Bike Week! Breeanna Taylor bikes 12 miles down the Imperial Highway [continue reading]
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – NASA "bike train engineer" conducts "bike train" to JPL
During Bike Week LA, we collected nominations for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a weekly Why You Ride series – because for many Angelenos, every week is Bike Week! Our next Golden Pedal Award goes to Charles Dandino, [continue reading]
LA Bike Trains running on schedule, fueled by enthusiasm
Hop on a bike train to work! If you’re looking for a new way to commute, LA Bike Trains has been up and running since May this year. Bike trains are group bicycle rides that make scheduled stops for bicycle commuters to join in along the way. According to LA [continue reading]