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BIKING RESOURCES
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Here you will find, bike related job opportunities and links to various sources of information and services associated with bicycling. For more bicycling related Web sites of interest, please visit our LINKS page and MEMBERSHIP page.
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LACBC BICYCLE RESOURCE GUIDE
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Our new handbook on everything you need to know about biking in L.A. – includes shop listings and government contacts by city, advocacy groups and cycling clubs, tips and tricks for maintaining your bike and getting around the city, and a guide to bike laws and advocacy. Forty-six pages of essential information.
Join or renew your LACBC membership and receive a complimentary copy! Or download the PDF version (5.0 MB).
(You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader, download free).
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BIKE LOCKERS
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Bike lockers provide secure parking for those who bike and use mass transit. While cyclists can usually take their bikes on Metrolink and Metro trains and buses, lockers provide another option to aid you in your commute. LACBC manages the following locker programs:
Metro Bike Lockers – Metro provides bicycle lockers for rent at many of the Metro Rail and Metro Orange Line stations. Bicycle locker rentals currently cost $25 per year plus a $50 refundable security key deposit.
To view locker locations and instructions on renting a locker: metro.net/riding_metro/bikes/images/locker_rental_instructions.pdf.
For more information about bikes on Metro, visit www.metro.net/bike.
Metrolink Bike Lockers – LADOT provides bicycle lockers at several San Fernando Valley Park and Ride locations. Rental is FREE with a $15 refundable key deposit. Get the details.
For more on Metrolink and bikes, visit www.metrolinktrains.com/about/faq.php.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Local
P.L.A.C.E. INITIATIVE COORDINATOR
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition is seeking qualified candidates to interview for the position of Initiative Coordinator. This position is funded through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's P.L.A.C.E. grant program and is expected to run through June 2011. Read the complete details including job description, salary and how to apply.
OUTREACH INTERN - Part-time/unpaid
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
Los Angeles, CA
Start date: open
The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) seeks highly motivated, organized individual to assist the Outreach Coordinator with weekly office duties.The ideal candidate is one who is enthusiastic about bicycling and seeks nonprofit advocacy experience. Candidates should be organized and have a knack for the details. Good spelling is a must!
Basic Duties:
- Update database with info gathered at outreach events.
- Process new memberships.
- Coordinate member renewal mailings.
- General office duties.
Other Potential Duties:
- Compilation of material for web and print news.
- Volunteer recruitment.
- Coordinate member renewal mailings.
- Coordination of events.
To Apply: Please send résumé and any inquiries to: aurisha@la-bike.org.
INTERNSHIP OPENING - PLANNING AND POLICY INTERN
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
Los Angeles, CA
Start date: open
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) seeks a highly motivated individual for a variety of bicycle infrastructure planning efforts. LACBC is a membership based advocacy organization working to improve the bicycling environment and quality of life in Los Angeles County.
Major tasks include assisting with:
- Implementing Metro and LACBC project developing six non-motorized access plans at transit hubs in Metropolitan Los Angeles serving low-income households.
- Bicycle and pedestrian field audits of six transit hubs throughout Metropolitan Los Angeles.
- Developing six Concept Access Plans that details existing conditions and recommendations.
- Facilitating and organizing two rounds of six stakeholder meetings for community input.
- Writing a final report summarizing existing conditions, recommendations and future improvement.
To Apply: Submit your résumé to Dorothy@la-bike.org.
Questions and application materials should be directed, via email, to Dorothy Le at Dorothy@la-bike.org, with "Planning and Policy, (candidate name)" in the subject line.
Position is unpaid and open until filled.
Individuals who would like to learn more about LACBC please browse this Web site.
California
No current listing.
National
United Bicycle Institute Employment Board for bike mechanics, shops and frame builders
Nationwide, ongoing. Visit www.bikeschool.com/mechanic-board/mechanic-board.cgi
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DISCOUNTS FOR LACBC MEMBERS
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION
MEMBERSHIP PAYS FOR ITSELF! All members of the Los Angeles County
Bicycle Coalition receive a membership card. Present your current LACBC
membership card to any of the listed vendors for spectacular discounts.
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LOS ANGELES AREA BIKE MAPS
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Metro Bike Map - A searchable PDF of bike, bus and rail routes for all of Los Angeles County.
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Los Angeles Area Bike Paths - A guide to bicycle paths around Los Angeles and Northern Orange County: 'Class I,' paved, separate right-of-ways, mostly in parks, along rivers, beaches, and lakesides.
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Santa Monica Bike Map - Check out the Bicycle Map for the City of Santa Monica. Current version available in 2 formats, bikemap.jpg and
bikemap.pdf.
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Long Beach Bicycle Master Plan. Provides several PDF downloads describing the various elements, including maps, of the Long Beach Bicycle Master Plan.
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Orange County Bike Map. Newly updated version is now available.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION - Building a Better, Bike-able LA County
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