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Image courtesy of the City of Long Beach.<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s safe to say that Long Beach\u2019s first ever Ciclov\u00eda\u00a0went off without a hitch<\/a>. An estimated 25,000 people took back the streets as unicyclists, Razor scooterists, rollerbladers, pedestrians and cyclists, cruising up and down Atlantic Avenue on a sunny Saturday last June.<\/p>\n RELATED<\/small> <\/p>\n So if you missed this streets-for-the-people extravaganza or maybe you\u2019ve been excitedly anticipating the next one, worry not, for the Broadway corridor will \u201cspring to life\u201d on Saturday, March 19 for the Beach Streets Downtown Open Street event, the City of Long Beach announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n \u201cOpen Street events like Beach Streets are one of the best ways to experience Long Beach,\u201d stated Mayor Robert Garcia. \u201cWe will have entertainment for the entire family throughout the event, including music, demonstrations, food and all kinds of activities.\u201d<\/p>\n The four-mile, car-free route will include several activity hubs and extensions, including Pine Avenue from First to Eighth Streets in Downtown; Linden Avenue from First to Third Streets in the East Village; Cherry Avenue from Second to Fourth Streets including Bixby Park; Fourth Street from Cherry Avenue to Junipero Avenue in Retro Row; and a block party at Broadway and Euclid Avenue.<\/p>\n \u201cOur community is well known for its focus on mobility options and bicycle-friendly infrastructure, and I\u2019m delighted to showcase that with an exceptionally innovative event like Beach Streets Downtown to highlight everything Long Beach has to offer,\u201d said Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal in a statement.<\/p>\n A festival with two stages, live music and a kid\u2019s zone will take place along the route at Bixby Park, where many of the city\u2019s departments will participate by hosting healthy, active-living activities, booths and information for the entire family. The Downtown Long Beach Associates will also provide venues and activate various locations throughout the downtown area.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m thrilled Beach Streets will be making its way downtown,\u201d stated Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez. \u201cBiking advocates for years have been waiting for this moment, and I am proud that the City is partnering with local organizations to further enrich our neighborhoods with this unique experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Several intersections where vehicles can cross Pine Avenue and Broadway will be upheld along the route, however, the entire route and the extended streets will be closed to vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and anything with a motor, according to the release. Exceptions will be made for officially marked transportation used by those with disabilities. Acceptable modes of transportation include bicycles, skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and your own two feet (pretty much anything except a motorized vehicle).<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a great opportunity to slow down a bit and explore local businesses and restaurants on foot or bicycle and see everything your neighborhood has to offer,\u201d said Councilwoman Suzie Price in a statement. \u201cYou might be surprised at the new gems you discover.\u201d<\/p>\n Funding for Beach Streets Downtown is provided by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, grant funding from Los Angeles County and other local and city sources. 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\n\n\u00a0<\/div>\nIN PICTURES: Beach Streets Uptown Transforms Atlantic Avenue into Long Beach’s First Ciclov\u00eda<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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