More than 100 volunteers are being sought for the city's Metro Blue Line Bicycle and Pedestrian Audits on Dec. 5 and Dec. 12.
Volunteers will go on guided bike and walk audits of the Metro Blue Line Stations the city.
Long Beach planners are working on a larger Metro Blue Line Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Plan, and these audits are the first step in their effort
The overall effort is focused on improving bicycling and walking connections to the Metro Blue Line Stations, organizers said.
Specific improvements are going to be identified within a half-mile radius around each station to encourage active and healthy lifestyles.
During the neighborhood audits, volunteers will have a chance to assess the existing conditions and identify the needs of a Metro Blue Line Station. Walk audits will include approximately 1.5 to 2 miles of walking. High school students are encouraged to participate. Water and refreshments will be provided.
Volunteer Times/Days & Locations:
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 am - 12 pm
Del Amo Station, 20220 Santa Fe Ave.
Wardlow Station, 3420 N. Pacific Pl.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 pm - 4 pm
Willow Station, 2750 American Ave.
Pacific Coast Highway Station, 1798 N. Long Beach Blvd.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 am - 12 pm
Anaheim Station, 1290 N. Long Beach Blvd.
Fifth Street Station, 598 N. Long Beach Blvd.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 pm - 4 pm
Transit Mall Station (walk only), 128 W. First St.
Downtown Loop Bike Audit (bike only)
Contact Courtney Aguirre, Transportation Programs Planner, at courtney.Aguirre@longbeach.gov or 562.570.6667.
In your RSVP, provide your name, phone number or Email address, Metro station you're interested in auditing, how you would like to audit the station (Bicycling or walking), and if you will have any special needs (such as translation).
For more information, visit www.bikelongbeach.org.
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