Gerardo
@gerardoescobar.bsky.social
•Student journalist at LA Pierce College and Cal State Northridge
•Editor-in-Chief for The Roundup News
•Looking to connect with other journalists
•Interested in environmental, cultural, transportation, and auto industry stories
•Editor-in-Chief for The Roundup News
•Looking to connect with other journalists
•Interested in environmental, cultural, transportation, and auto industry stories
12/12
With this CicLAvia event taking place during the holiday season, some participants sported their holiday gear.
With this CicLAvia event taking place during the holiday season, some participants sported their holiday gear.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
12/12
With this CicLAvia event taking place during the holiday season, some participants sported their holiday gear.
With this CicLAvia event taking place during the holiday season, some participants sported their holiday gear.
11/12
According to Russel, CicLAvia was inspired by a similar event, Ciclovía, in Bogota, Colombia which is held every
week.
According to Russel, CicLAvia was inspired by a similar event, Ciclovía, in Bogota, Colombia which is held every
week.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
11/12
According to Russel, CicLAvia was inspired by a similar event, Ciclovía, in Bogota, Colombia which is held every
week.
According to Russel, CicLAvia was inspired by a similar event, Ciclovía, in Bogota, Colombia which is held every
week.
10/12
According to Production Manager Aerienne Russell, CicLAvia events have been held since 2010 and aim to give people a space to go outdoors.
“The mission of that is to give folks a place to recreate outdoors, whether that’s biking, walking, et cetera,” Russel said.
According to Production Manager Aerienne Russell, CicLAvia events have been held since 2010 and aim to give people a space to go outdoors.
“The mission of that is to give folks a place to recreate outdoors, whether that’s biking, walking, et cetera,” Russel said.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
10/12
According to Production Manager Aerienne Russell, CicLAvia events have been held since 2010 and aim to give people a space to go outdoors.
“The mission of that is to give folks a place to recreate outdoors, whether that’s biking, walking, et cetera,” Russel said.
According to Production Manager Aerienne Russell, CicLAvia events have been held since 2010 and aim to give people a space to go outdoors.
“The mission of that is to give folks a place to recreate outdoors, whether that’s biking, walking, et cetera,” Russel said.
9/12
Dismounted cyclists in front of The Victorian at CicLAvia on Sherman Way in Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec. 8, 2024.
Dismounted cyclists in front of The Victorian at CicLAvia on Sherman Way in Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec. 8, 2024.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
9/12
Dismounted cyclists in front of The Victorian at CicLAvia on Sherman Way in Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec. 8, 2024.
Dismounted cyclists in front of The Victorian at CicLAvia on Sherman Way in Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec. 8, 2024.
8/12
According to a 2016 RAND Corporation and UCLA study, CicLAvia events’ impact goes beyond the environment. Business adjacent to CicLAvia events see about a 57% increase in sales and crime decreased by 40% on CicLAvia days, according to the study.
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According to a 2016 RAND Corporation and UCLA study, CicLAvia events’ impact goes beyond the environment. Business adjacent to CicLAvia events see about a 57% increase in sales and crime decreased by 40% on CicLAvia days, according to the study.
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December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
8/12
According to a 2016 RAND Corporation and UCLA study, CicLAvia events’ impact goes beyond the environment. Business adjacent to CicLAvia events see about a 57% increase in sales and crime decreased by 40% on CicLAvia days, according to the study.
d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/ciclavia/pag...
According to a 2016 RAND Corporation and UCLA study, CicLAvia events’ impact goes beyond the environment. Business adjacent to CicLAvia events see about a 57% increase in sales and crime decreased by 40% on CicLAvia days, according to the study.
d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/ciclavia/pag...
7/12
CicLAvia events also have a considerable impact on air quality. According to 2015 study by UCLA, these events reduce ultra-fine particles on CicLAvia streets by 21% and 12% on streets still open to traffic.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
CicLAvia events also have a considerable impact on air quality. According to 2015 study by UCLA, these events reduce ultra-fine particles on CicLAvia streets by 21% and 12% on streets still open to traffic.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Air quality impacts of a CicLAvia event in Downtown Los Angeles, CA
CicLAvia in Los Angeles, CA is the open streets program that closes streets to motorized vehicles and invites people to walk, run, play or ride their …
www.sciencedirect.com
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
7/12
CicLAvia events also have a considerable impact on air quality. According to 2015 study by UCLA, these events reduce ultra-fine particles on CicLAvia streets by 21% and 12% on streets still open to traffic.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
CicLAvia events also have a considerable impact on air quality. According to 2015 study by UCLA, these events reduce ultra-fine particles on CicLAvia streets by 21% and 12% on streets still open to traffic.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
6/12
According to the LA Times, an analysis by BikeLA of the 26 bicycle fatalities that occurred in 2022, found that speeds over 35mph, lack of infrastructure for cyclists, poor street lighting and multiple travel lanes were the principle four contributing factors.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
According to the LA Times, an analysis by BikeLA of the 26 bicycle fatalities that occurred in 2022, found that speeds over 35mph, lack of infrastructure for cyclists, poor street lighting and multiple travel lanes were the principle four contributing factors.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
This is when cycling in L.A. becomes deadly
BikeLA analyzed the 26 bicycle fatalities in 2022 and discovered that 85% of cyclist deaths happened on roads without bike lanes.
www.latimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
6/12
According to the LA Times, an analysis by BikeLA of the 26 bicycle fatalities that occurred in 2022, found that speeds over 35mph, lack of infrastructure for cyclists, poor street lighting and multiple travel lanes were the principle four contributing factors.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
According to the LA Times, an analysis by BikeLA of the 26 bicycle fatalities that occurred in 2022, found that speeds over 35mph, lack of infrastructure for cyclists, poor street lighting and multiple travel lanes were the principle four contributing factors.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
5/12
Some attendees addressed how generally unsafe cycling in Los Angeles feels and this is an opportunity to enjoy the streets safely.
“I find bicycling really dangerous in Los Angeles,” attendee Tony Peck said. “People drive like crazy and don’t pay attention.”
Some attendees addressed how generally unsafe cycling in Los Angeles feels and this is an opportunity to enjoy the streets safely.
“I find bicycling really dangerous in Los Angeles,” attendee Tony Peck said. “People drive like crazy and don’t pay attention.”
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
5/12
Some attendees addressed how generally unsafe cycling in Los Angeles feels and this is an opportunity to enjoy the streets safely.
“I find bicycling really dangerous in Los Angeles,” attendee Tony Peck said. “People drive like crazy and don’t pay attention.”
Some attendees addressed how generally unsafe cycling in Los Angeles feels and this is an opportunity to enjoy the streets safely.
“I find bicycling really dangerous in Los Angeles,” attendee Tony Peck said. “People drive like crazy and don’t pay attention.”
4/12
Dismounted cyclists at the mandatory dismount zone near Corbin Ave. on Dec. 8, 2024.
Dismounted cyclists at the mandatory dismount zone near Corbin Ave. on Dec. 8, 2024.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
4/12
Dismounted cyclists at the mandatory dismount zone near Corbin Ave. on Dec. 8, 2024.
Dismounted cyclists at the mandatory dismount zone near Corbin Ave. on Dec. 8, 2024.
3/12
“This is really wonderful, that we have freedom to ride on the roads and be safe and enjoy the streets just like people in cars do,” cyclist Carey Ann Strelecki said.
“This is really wonderful, that we have freedom to ride on the roads and be safe and enjoy the streets just like people in cars do,” cyclist Carey Ann Strelecki said.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
3/12
“This is really wonderful, that we have freedom to ride on the roads and be safe and enjoy the streets just like people in cars do,” cyclist Carey Ann Strelecki said.
“This is really wonderful, that we have freedom to ride on the roads and be safe and enjoy the streets just like people in cars do,” cyclist Carey Ann Strelecki said.
2/12
Five miles of Sherman Way between Shoup Ave. and Lindley Ave. were closed off to cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which allowed people to walk, cycle, skate or jog on streets that would normally be occupied by cars.
Five miles of Sherman Way between Shoup Ave. and Lindley Ave. were closed off to cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which allowed people to walk, cycle, skate or jog on streets that would normally be occupied by cars.
December 18, 2024 at 1:47 AM
2/12
Five miles of Sherman Way between Shoup Ave. and Lindley Ave. were closed off to cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which allowed people to walk, cycle, skate or jog on streets that would normally be occupied by cars.
Five miles of Sherman Way between Shoup Ave. and Lindley Ave. were closed off to cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which allowed people to walk, cycle, skate or jog on streets that would normally be occupied by cars.