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I-10 Active Commute, Healthy Community

Location
El Monte
Project Category
Mobility
Status
Completed

Led by ActiveSGV in partnership with the City of El Monte, this project included four primary, complementary strategies:

1) Active Commute, Healthy Commuter Courses - 3-hour courses combined in-class instruction, parking lot drills, and a short bike ride on city streets to teach participants how to use bikes on transit (e.g., bikes on buses), plan safe routes, avoid collisions, securely lock a bicycle, and ride in a safe, predictable and legal manner.

2) Electric Bike Program (eBike) - The eBike program introduced community members to the benefits of zero-emission electric bicycles via test rides, community presentations, and informational materials. Upon completing an Active Commuter course, qualified residents will be offered a discount voucher toward the purchase of an e-bike with partner retailers.

3) Bicycle Education Center (BEC) - The BEC is an education center designed to help residents of disadvantaged communities overcome the barrier of purchasing and operating a bicycle. Donated and abandoned bicycles (e.g., abandoned on public furniture) were recycled back into the general public. Basic maintenance classes along with access to tools and technical expertise empowered residents to more affordably maintain their bicycles thereby lowering the cost and knowledge barriers to bicycling for residents, especially youth and lower SES populations.

4) Active Commute, Healthy Community Public Information Campaign - The outreach campaign informed residents and key stakeholders (e.g., businesses, school officials, non-profit leaders) about the benefits of active transportation, transit use and the Metro Express Lane program.

Upcoming Easy Access Events

The flyer promotes the “Easy Access Spring Bloom Ride,” a free 19-mile community bike ride with giveaways. It features an image of white and yellow Matilija poppies, bold blue and green text, and an illustration of pink flowers. The event takes place on April 5, 2025, starting at Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte and traveling to the Santa Fe Dam Nature Center.

Spring Bloom Ride: Easy Access to Santa Fe Dam Nature Center

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Apr 5, 2025
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8:00 am
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Jeff Seymour Family Center 10900 Mulhall Street El Monte, CA 91731
Join ActiveSGV for the New Year as we host another 2025 E-asy Access ride from our Jeff Seymour Family Center. We will ride to various points of interest, learn more about the Emerald Necklace network, and stop by the Santa Fe Dam Nature Center.
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