Get Ready for CicLAvia-Heart of LA: A Day of Exploration and Non-Motorized Travel
On Sunday, downtown Los Angeles will experience the excitement of CicLAvia for the seventh time this year. For residents and visitors alike, this event offers a unique opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of various neighborhoods on foot or via alternative modes of transportation. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., nearly eight miles of streets will be transformed into a pedestrian paradise, free from motorized vehicles.
The 7.8-mile route begins at Broadway and Bernard Street and stretches through several fascinating areas:
– Head south from Broadway and Bernard;
– Go east at Broadway and First Street;
– Continue south at Central Avenue to Sixth Street;
– Turn east on Sixth Street until Whittier Boulevard;
– Proceed north on St. Louis Street;
– Go west on First Street to Boyle Avenue;
– Head east on First Street until Evergreen Avenue;
– Turn west at Broadway and Seventh Street to Figueroa Street;
– Continue south on Figueroa Street until Venice Boulevard.
During CicLAvia, motorized vehicles are prohibited along the route, but participants are free to walk, bike, skate, or utilize other forms of human-powered transportation. Electric vehicles like scooters or hoverboards are not allowed.
Four hubs strategically located along the route will provide essential amenities, including free water stations, restrooms, first-aid services, bike parking, free bike repairs, and even free pedicabs courtesy of AARP.
The hubs can be found at:
– South Park Hub, 1420 S. Figueroa St.
– Chinatown Hub, 942 N. Broadway
– Little Tokyo Hub, 121 S. Central Ave.
– Mariachi Plaza Hub, 1801 E. First St.
Additionally, the Evergreen Pit Stop at 2917 First St. will offer all the services available at the other hubs, with the exception of free bike parking.
The route selected for this event holds a special significance as it is considered CicLAvia’s “anchor route.” This was where the inaugural CicLAvia took place back in October 2010. The organizers have made subtle adjustments to the route each year to showcase more of Los Angeles’ beauty beyond the confines of a car. In 2023, the route will even include the iconic Sixth Street Viaduct. This year’s CicLAvia continues its valuable collaboration with Metro and LADOT, marking the 48th edition of this incredible event.
To kick off the festivities, a press conference will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Little Tokyo Hub. Distinguished speakers will include Mayor Karen Bass, Romel Pascual (CicLAvia Executive Director), Seleta Reynolds (Metro Chief Innovation Officer), Jaime Ortiz (Founder of Ciclovía in Bogotá), and Laura Rubio-Cornejo (General Manager of the city Department of Transportation).
CicLAvia-Heart of LA is the fifth full-scale CicLAvia event of 2023. Watts and North Hollywood also hosted two CicLAmini events earlier this year, featuring smaller routes. And mark your calendars, because the next CicLAvia after this Sunday will take place on December 3 in South Los Angeles, concluding the year’s series of events.
For more information, visit ciclavia.org.
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