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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

South El Monte Community Bike Ride + SGV Carshare EV Demo

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Jun 6, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:00 pm
1530 Central Avenue South El Monte, CA 91733
Join us after the South El Monte Community Bike Ride for an SGV Carshare electric vehicle demonstration!

Learn to Bike Class in El Monte - Beginner Friendly!

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Jun 7, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
Tony Arceo Memorial Park 3125 Tyler Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
Build confidence on two wheels and learn safe riding skills in a supportive, step-by-step class. This free class teaches balancing, starting, stopping, and basic control. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow. Open to youth and adults.

Bike Rodeo and Bike Skills Course in El Monte

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Jun 14, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
Tony Arceo Memorial Park 3125 Tyler Avenue 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.

Volunteer with us

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in El Monte

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Jun 7, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
4317 Huddart Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
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 El Monte

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Jun 14, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
4317 Huddart Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
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 El Monte

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Jun 21, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
4317 Huddart Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
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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Jun 14, 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!