Background: Phase 1
Galvanized by high levels of obesity, dangerous biking conditions, poor air quality, and significant gaps in the bicycle network, BikeSGV began educating community members, decision makers and stakeholders about the benefits of a bike-friendly San Gabriel Valley. In 2012, BikeSGV partnered with Day One and five cities - Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Baldwin Park, El Monte, and South El Monte - to develop a regional bicycle master plan in the San Gabriel Valley.
In January 2013, Day One was awarded a $475,000 grant for 3.25 years through the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, PLACE Program (Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments). Funding for the HEAL Initiative was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’s) Community Transformation Grants (CTG) initiative.
Although the project was cut short after less than 24 months due to Congressional budget cuts to the Affordable Care Act's "Prevention Fund", project partners were able to successfully complete the most significant plan task ahead of schedule: the development of 5 city-level bicycle plan.
In January 2013, Day One was awarded a $475,000 grant for 3.25 years through the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, PLACE Program (Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments). Funding for the HEAL Initiative was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’s) Community Transformation Grants (CTG) initiative.
Although the project was cut short after less than 24 months due to Congressional budget cuts to the Affordable Care Act's "Prevention Fund", project partners were able to successfully complete the most significant plan task ahead of schedule: the development of 5 city-level bicycle plan.
An electronic copy of the FINAL San Gabriel Valley Regional Bike Master Plan can be downloaded here or viewed below.
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Plan Outreach Events (2013-2014)
Sat. 10/05/13 - South El Monte's Mayor Ride @ City Hall Sat. 10/19/13 - Baldwin Park Sports Tournament @ Olive Middle School, Sat. 10/19/13 - El Monte Children's Day Parade @ Arceo Park Sat. 10/19/13 - Monterey Park Harmony Festival @ Barnes Park Sat. 10/27/13 - BikeSGV's Halloween Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam Fri. 11/01/13 - Baldwin Park Carnival @ Morgan Park Sat. 11/02/13 - South El Monte Mayor's Ride @ City Hall Sat. 11/16/13 - San Gabriel 5K Turkey Trot @ Vincent Lugo Park Thur. 11/21/13 - Farm Cuisine Restaurant Grand Opening @ Monterey Park Sat. 11/23/13 - Baldwin Park Teen Center Anniversary @ Hilda Solis Park Sun. 11/24/13 - BikeSGV's Turkey Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park Fri. 12/06/13 - South El Monte Service Center Open House @ Civic Center Sun. 12/29/13 - BikeSGV's Xmas Bike Train @ Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows Thur. 01/23/14 - El Monte Urben Greening Meeting @ Senior Center Sat. 01/25/14 - Monterey Park Chinese New Year Festival @ Garvey Ave. Sun. 01/26/14 - BikeSGV's New Year Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam Sun. 02/28/14 - BikeSGV's Lovely Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park Mon. 03/03/14 - El Monte Downtown Town Hall Meeting @ Senior Center Sat. 03/08/14 - SGV Youth Summit @ Garvey Middle School Fri. 03/21/14 - El Monte Arbor Day @ Community Center Wed. 03/26/14 - SGVCOG Transportation Forum @ Pacific Palms Thur. 03/27/14 - Healthy El Monte Coordinating Council @ Senior Center Sun. 03/30/14 - BikeSGV's Bike Train @ Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows Wed. 04/02/14 - El Monte Chamber Mixer @ El Patio Restaurant Thur. 04/03/14 - San Gabriel Farmer's Market @ Vincent Lugo Park Sat. 04/12/14 - Sanitation District Earth Day Festival @ South El Monte Sat. 04/26/14 - Monterey Park Earth Day Festival @ Barnes Park Sun. 04/27/14 - BikeSGV's Spring Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam Fri. 05/09/14 - BikeSGV Open House Social @ Senior Center Sat. 05/10/14 - Rosemead Blvd "Cycle Track Grand Opening @ Temple City Thur. 05/15/14 - San Gabriel Health & Wellness Fair @ Mission Playhouse Thur. 05/15/14 - El Monte Bicycle Pit Stop @ Metro Bus Station Thur. 05/15/14 - South Pasadena Farmers Market @ Gold Line Station Fri. 05/16/14 - Metro Bike Night @ Union Station Sat. 05/17/14 - Tour De Cali @ Day One, Pasadena Thur. 05/22/14 - San Gabriel Public Works Day @ Public Works Yard Sat. 05/24/14 - El Monte Bike Festival @ Mt. View High School Sun. 05/25/14 - BikeSGV's Summer Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park Sun. 06/22/14 - LACBC's River Ride @ Maywood River Front Park Sun 06/29/14 - BikeSGV's Freedom Bike Train @ Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows Sun. 07/20/14 - South Pasadena Sustainability Fair @ Garfield Park Sun. 07/27/14 - BikeSGV's Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam Tues. 08/05/14 - Monterey Park National Night Out @ Barnes Park Thur. 08/07/14 - Rosemead Kiwanis Club @ Open Bible Church Thur. 08/07/14 - Pasadena Bike-in Movie Night @ Day One Sat. 08/09/14 - Azusa Health Fair @ Memorial Park Recreation Center Fri. 08/22/14 - Monterey Park Chamber Mixer @ Chamber of Commerce Sat. 08/23/14 - El Monte Back to School Resource Fair @ Downtown El Monte Wed. 08/27/14 - Baldwin Park Community Meeting @ Senior Center Thur. 08/28/14 - San Gabriel Farmer's Market @ Vincent Lugo Park Sun. 08/31/14 - BikeSGV's Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park Thur. 09/04/14 - South El Monte Movie in the Park @ Mary Van Dyke Park |
The project was funded by the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, PLACE Program (Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments).
