Experience 5-Miles of Open Streets Along
Western Ave Between Exposition and Century Blvds
Come experience car-free open streets at CicLAvia’s 53rd event, CicLAvia – South LA, on Sunday, June 23; between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy five miles of car-free open streets along Western Ave, from Exposition Blvd to the north and Century Blvd to the south. The neighborhoods along the route include Vermont Square, Harvard Park, Chesterfield Square, Exposition Park, and King Estates, for the public to jog, walk, skate, scooter, and bike along the open space. All people-powered modes are invited to this unique temporary pop-up park for the day which will feature activities, street games, local businesses, and art and cultural activations for all ages. Always free, CicLAvia participants just show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the open streets and to take the time to explore South LA along the Western Ave corridor.
Discover Four Exciting Hubs Packed with Activities Along the Route
CicLAvia – South LA includes four (4) Hubs filled with plenty of activities and programs along the route. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory bike dismounts) and meeting points along the route with the Exposition Hub; Western Hub, which features activations highlighting The South Los Angeles Eco-Lab focused on “Economic Development through Climate Action;” Florence Hub, and the Century Hub. Hubs offer family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, and first aid. Free pedicab rides are available at each information booth. Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event.
Words from the Executive Director
“South LA is always one of the highlights of CicLAvia’s schedule,” says CicLAvia Executive Director Romel Pascual. “On Western Ave, LA’s dynamic culture can be seen in the local businesses and restaurants, cultural institutions, and public art that are on the route. We are reminded of what makes our city a remarkable and special place.
Join the Movement Towards Sustainable Mobility in LA
Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, which celebrates its 50th year anniversary in 2024, CicLAvia has been temporarily closing streets to car traffic and opening them as public parks in Los Angeles since 2010. CicLAvia car-free streets connect all of us to the neighborhoods where we live, work, shop, learn, and play. Active participants at CicLAvia use people-powered mobility to navigate public streets in a safe and joyful way. Along the way there is shopping at local businesses, access to cultural and architectural gems, using open streets as spaces to connect with each other, and making a positive impact on the environment by creating a more sustainable and climate resilient city and region. Over the past 13-plus years CicLAvia has helped communities re-imagine a greener and cleaner Los Angeles, while also promoting equitable transportation options, healthier lifestyles, and closer connections to community.
Guidelines
Only people-powered vehicles are allowed. No electric scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric unicycles, motorcycles and other non-people-powered vehicles are allowed at CicLAvia. Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist allowed. Class 2 e-bikes are allowed when the throttle is powered off. Class 3 e-bikes are allowed when pedal-assist is powered off. Motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Learn more here.
Participant Rights and Safety
Participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia. More information regarding participants rights can be found here.
Mark Your Calendar for More CicLAvia Events Throughout 2024
The 2024 CicLAvia schedule continues with August 18: CicLAvia–Meet the Hollywoods; September 15: CicLAmini–Lincoln Heights; October 13: CicLAvia–Heart of LA; and December 8: CicLAvia–The Valley.
More Information
Visit ciclavia.org for more detailed information
Photo Credit: CicLAvia Los Angeles
