A.M. Greenlist: More on Bike to Work Week

Bike to Work week continues!

>> Bike to Work Week kicked off at Universal Studios yesterday (photo above). I recognize Shrek, but am totally clueless as to what that other less cute, scary looking costumed character is. Kids or parents: What is it?

>> For the second time this year, Westside "Criminal Mass" bicyclists took to the 10 and 405 highways last Friday to protest things -- pollution, according to NBC, which aired some of the footage. (via LAist)

The Freeway Ride I on Channel 4 News from richie thomassen on Vimeo.

>> For an overview of what Criminal Mass is about (a.k.a. The Freeway Traffic Jam Ride), check out the wiki on the topic. The exhaustive wiki will illuminate everything except the core purpose of the ride. (via Westside BikeSIDE)

>> Still curious about Criminal Mass? Check out 86 photos from the event.

>> Will the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee get restructured and organized? Yes, if a motion (PDF) coming before the City Council Planning & Land Use (PLUM) Committee today gets passed. Cyclists have been criticizing the BAC for 64.9% attendance record and lack of action: "During ’07, the BAC took action 10 times. 6 of those actions were to approve minutes and 4 times the Committee voted to send a letter although there is no evidence that any letters were ever sent."

>> Best place to get a used bike: Coco's Variety in Silver Lake, according to Sean Bonner of LA Metblogs. "You can pick up a solid bike in fantastic condition often for less than a brand new piece of crap at Target will cost you, and it’ll last a lot longer too."

Photo by Damien Newton via Streetsblog LA

Comments

[labiker]

Why are there only two women on the entire BAC committee?!

[Alex Thompson]

Ahh - the wiki doesn't illuminate the core purpose of the ride because there was no core purpose. It's something different to each person. For me - it was simultaneously a perfect example of culture jamming and a huge thrill.