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Bike Friendly Business Districts

Location
Baldwin Park, El Monte, South El Monte
Project Category
Mobility
Status
Completed

ActiveSGV coordinated BFBD program activities (e.g., recruiting businesses; hosting kickoff events, monthly community rides highlighting participating businesses, cargo bike demonstrations, bicycle rack programs) and data collection efforts (e.g., pedestrian and bicyclist counts, bicycle parking assessments). Staff also worked closely with partner Alta Planning to develop program materials.

Upcoming EVENTS

two girls on bicycles on a bike skills course

Bike Rodeo and Bike Skills Course in El Monte

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Apr 12, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Join us for a fun and active bike skills course designed for young riders. Participants will rotate through stations that teach turning, signaling, scanning, braking, and safe riding. This is an excellent way for families to help new riders build confidence. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow.
Photo of three cargo bikes lined up in front of a brick wall.

Electric Cargo Bike Demo

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Apr 19, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
ActiveSGV invites you to a hands-on demo event where you can learn and witness the amazing capabilities of E-Family/Cargo bikes!
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Beginner Friendly Community Bike Ride

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Apr 26, 2026
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9:00 am
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12:30 pm
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Get ready for a fun day out at Zamora Park! Roll out for a 5-mile cruise starting from the Jeff Seymour Family Center! Whether you’re hopping on a GoSGV e-bike or bringing your own favorite set of wheels, it’s the perfect day for an intermediate ride through the heart of El Monte!

Volunteer with us

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in South El Monte

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Apr 9, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
9909 Lawton Street South El Monte, CA 91733
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in Duarte

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Apr 12, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
2436 Calmia Road Duarte, CA 91010
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.

Upcoming Easy Access Events

Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Nature Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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Apr 12, 2026
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8:00 am
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2:00 pm
701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!
Square flyer for an ActiveSGV E-asy Access bike ride. At the top, orange text reads, “Free Event | 13 Miles | Giveaways!” Below is a photo of four people riding bikes on a river trail with mountains and power lines in the background. Large blue text says, “EASY ACCESS.” Orange text below reads, “Ride with AARP to La Madera Gardens and Soundbath.” Body text says, “Ride with ActiveSGV and AARP to La Madera Community Garden for a guided tour, relaxing sound bath, plants for sale, and a community raffle.” Event details list Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 PM at Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte. Logos for El Monte City School District, Jeff Seymour Family Center, and ActiveSGV appear on the right, with an image of a white e-bike at the bottom.

Easy Access: Earth Day Ride with AARP to La Madera Gardens and Soundbath

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Apr 18, 2026
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8:00 am
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12:00 pm
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Ride with ActiveSGV and AARP to La Madera Community Garden for a guided tour, relaxing sound bath, plants for sale, and a community raffle.

Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Nature Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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Apr 19, 2026
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8:00 am
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2:00 pm
701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!