Background: Phase 1
Galvanized by high levels of obesity, dangerous biking conditions, poor air quality, and significant gaps in the bicycle network, BikeSGV began educating community members, decision makers and stakeholders about the benefits of a bike-friendly San Gabriel Valley. In 2012, BikeSGV partnered with Day One and five cities - Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Baldwin Park, El Monte, and South El Monte - to develop a regional bicycle master plan in the San Gabriel Valley.
In January 2013, Day One was awarded a $475,000 grant for 3.25 years through the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, PLACE Program (Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments). Funding for the HEAL Initiative was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’s) Community Transformation Grants (CTG) initiative.
Although the project was cut short after less than 24 months due to Congressional budget cuts to the Affordable Care Act's "Prevention Fund", project partners were able to successfully complete the most significant plan task ahead of schedule: the development of 5 city-level bicycle plan.
An electronic copy of the FINAL San Gabriel Valley Regional Bike Master Plan can be downloaded here or viewed below.
In January 2013, Day One was awarded a $475,000 grant for 3.25 years through the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, PLACE Program (Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments). Funding for the HEAL Initiative was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’s) Community Transformation Grants (CTG) initiative.
Although the project was cut short after less than 24 months due to Congressional budget cuts to the Affordable Care Act's "Prevention Fund", project partners were able to successfully complete the most significant plan task ahead of schedule: the development of 5 city-level bicycle plan.
An electronic copy of the FINAL San Gabriel Valley Regional Bike Master Plan can be downloaded here or viewed below.
Plan Outreach/Engagement Photos
The project was funded by the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, PLACE Program (Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments).
Plan Maps
Cities of El Monte and South El Monte
City of Baldwin Park
City of San Gabriel
City of Monterey Park
Plan Outreach Events (2013-2014)
- Sat. 10/05/13 - South El Monte's Mayor Ride @ City Hall
- Sat. 10/19/13 - Baldwin Park Sports Tournament @ Olive Middle School,
- Sat. 10/19/13 - El Monte Children's Day Parade @ Arceo Park
- Sat. 10/19/13 - Monterey Park Harmony Festival @ Barnes Park
- Sat. 10/27/13 - BikeSGV's Halloween Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam
- Fri. 11/01/13 - Baldwin Park Carnival @ Morgan Park
- Sat. 11/02/13 - South El Monte Mayor's Ride @ City Hall
- Sat. 11/16/13 - San Gabriel 5K Turkey Trot @ Vincent Lugo Park
- Thur. 11/21/13 - Farm Cuisine Restaurant Grand Opening @ Monterey Park
- Sat. 11/23/13 - Baldwin Park Teen Center Anniversary @ Hilda Solis Park
- Sun. 11/24/13 - BikeSGV's Turkey Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park
- Fri. 12/06/13 - South El Monte Service Center Open House @ Civic Center
- Sun. 12/29/13 - BikeSGV's Xmas Bike Train @ Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows
- Thur. 01/23/14 - El Monte Urben Greening Meeting @ Senior Center
- Sat. 01/25/14 - Monterey Park Chinese New Year Festival @ Garvey Ave.
- Sun. 01/26/14 - BikeSGV's New Year Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam
- Sun. 02/28/14 - BikeSGV's Lovely Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park
- Mon. 03/03/14 - El Monte Downtown Town Hall Meeting @ Senior Center
- Sat. 03/08/14 - SGV Youth Summit @ Garvey Middle School
- Fri. 03/21/14 - El Monte Arbor Day @ Community Center
- Wed. 03/26/14 - SGVCOG Transportation Forum @ Pacific Palms
- Thur. 03/27/14 - Healthy El Monte Coordinating Council @ Senior Center
- Sun. 03/30/14 - BikeSGV's Bike Train @ Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows
- Wed. 04/02/14 - El Monte Chamber Mixer @ El Patio Restaurant
- Thur. 04/03/14 - San Gabriel Farmer's Market @ Vincent Lugo Park
- Sat. 04/12/14 - Sanitation District Earth Day Festival @ South El Monte
- Sat. 04/26/14 - Monterey Park Earth Day Festival @ Barnes Park
- Sun. 04/27/14 - BikeSGV's Spring Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam
- Fri. 05/09/14 - BikeSGV Open House Social @ Senior Center
- Sat. 05/10/14 - Rosemead Blvd "Cycle Track Grand Opening @ Temple City
- Thur. 05/15/14 - San Gabriel Health & Wellness Fair @ Mission Playhouse
- Thur. 05/15/14 - El Monte Bicycle Pit Stop @ Metro Bus Station
- Thur. 05/15/14 - South Pasadena Farmers Market @ Gold Line Station
- Fri. 05/16/14 - Metro Bike Night @ Union Station
- Sat. 05/17/14 - Tour De Cali @ Day One, Pasadena
- Thur. 05/22/14 - San Gabriel Public Works Day @ Public Works Yard
- Sat. 05/24/14 - El Monte Bike Festival @ Mt. View High School
- Sun. 05/25/14 - BikeSGV's Summer Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park
- Sun. 06/22/14 - LACBC's River Ride @ Maywood River Front Park
- Sun 06/29/14 - BikeSGV's Freedom Bike Train @ Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows
- Sun. 07/20/14 - South Pasadena Sustainability Fair @ Garfield Park
- Sun. 07/27/14 - BikeSGV's Bike Train @ Santa Fe Dam
- Tues. 08/05/14 - Monterey Park National Night Out @ Barnes Park
- Thur. 08/07/14 - Rosemead Kiwanis Club @ Open Bible Church
- Thur. 08/07/14 - Pasadena Bike-in Movie Night @ Day One
- Sat. 08/09/14 - Azusa Health Fair @ Memorial Park Recreation Center
- Fri. 08/22/14 - Monterey Park Chamber Mixer @ Chamber of Commerce
- Sat. 08/23/14 - El Monte Back to School Resource Fair @ Downtown El Monte
- Wed. 08/27/14 - Baldwin Park Community Meeting @ Senior Center
- Thur. 08/28/14 - San Gabriel Farmer's Market @ Vincent Lugo Park
- Sun. 08/31/14 - BikeSGV's Bike Train @ Peck Rd. Park
- Thur. 09/04/14 - South El Monte Movie in the Park @ Mary Van Dyke Park
Plan Working Groups
Various working groups were established to help inform the development of the Bicycle Master Plan. Members of each group were invited to participate based on a number of factors that essentially qualify them as community stakeholders and/or leaders. Each member provided a unique perspective toward the many elements included in the Bike Master Plan. The working groups included:
Blue Ribbon CommitteeThe Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) meets quarterly and is comprised of at least one council member from each partner city. Each city may also assign an alternate which may include a second council member or commission member. The BRC members consist of:
Technical Advisory CommitteeThe Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets on a monthly basis and serves as the primary liaison to each partner city. The TAC is comprised of at least one staff member within the Public Works department of each partner city. The TAC provides direct assistance for all inquiries, correspondence, event, scheduling, etc. for their respective city. The TAC members consist of:
Internal City Work GroupThe Internal City Work Group (CWG) has been created within each city and meets quarterly to provide further comments and feedback on elements of the bike plan that are directly related to their respective department. Members of the CWG include directors of various departments such as:
Stakeholder Working GroupThe Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) consists of various resident leaders, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, business leaders, and other vested persons and agencies within the San Gabriel Valley region. The SWG meets quarterly to review progress on the bike plan and provide additional input throughout it's development. Members of the SWG include but is not limited to:
Blue Ribbon CommitteeThe Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) meets quarterly and is comprised of at least one council member from each partner city. Each city may also assign an alternate which may include a second council member or commission member. The BRC members consist of:
- Council Member, Peter Chau, Monterey Park
- Council Member, Kevin B. Sawkins, San Gabriel
- Council Member, Victoria Martinez, El Monte
- Mayor, Louie Aguiñaga, South El Monte
- Council Member, Joseph J. Gonzales, South El Monte
- Mayor, Manuel Lozano, Baldwin Park
Technical Advisory CommitteeThe Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets on a monthly basis and serves as the primary liaison to each partner city. The TAC is comprised of at least one staff member within the Public Works department of each partner city. The TAC provides direct assistance for all inquiries, correspondence, event, scheduling, etc. for their respective city. The TAC members consist of:
- Amy Ho, Monterey Park
- Daren Grilley, San Gabriel
- Fang-Zhou Zhou, San Gabriel
- Cesar Roldan, El Monte
- Matt Sanchez, South El Monte
- David Lopez, Baldwin Park
Internal City Work GroupThe Internal City Work Group (CWG) has been created within each city and meets quarterly to provide further comments and feedback on elements of the bike plan that are directly related to their respective department. Members of the CWG include directors of various departments such as:
- Parks & Recreation
- Public Works
- Community Development
- Public Safety, and others
Stakeholder Working GroupThe Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) consists of various resident leaders, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, business leaders, and other vested persons and agencies within the San Gabriel Valley region. The SWG meets quarterly to review progress on the bike plan and provide additional input throughout it's development. Members of the SWG include but is not limited to:
- School district board members, administrators, principals and/or teachers
- Various conservations groups
- Public health non-profits and medical centers
- Various economic development organizations such as local chambers of commerce.
- Transportation, public works and law enforcement agencies