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Supporting a sustainable, equitable, and livable San Gabriel Valley since 2010. #ActiveSGV #ActiveStreets 👟🚲🚃🌳🌎🎉 Get Active: http://linktr.ee/ActiveSGV
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Mark your calendars! 🤩 The Bike & Hike at Nike Hill is now SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6.

Join us at 8:00 AM for a Bike or Hike, followed by pupusas, music, and giveaways at the top!

RSVP is required: bit.ly/n4abikehike
Promotional poster for "Easy & Nature Hike at Puente Hills Landfill Park," featuring event details for Saturday, December 6, from 8 AM to 1 PM, with starting locations at Skyline Trailhead and West End Family Center. Includes an aerial view of winding trails at the park and RSVP link.
November 20, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Metro votes TOMORROW (Wed, 11/19 @ 11 AM) on Open Streets for the next three years.

Staff proposes funding Open Streets ONLY for the 2026/2028 Olympics/World Cup—leaving MONTHS with no regular events!

YOUR VOICE MATTERS: https://bit.ly/3JWBekw
Participants enjoy a community bike ride along a tree-lined street with palm trees and lush greenery during a sunny day.
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Meet Jose Jimenez, a Pasadena resident who tried the BAAEC CarShare and found that an electric car fit his weekly driving needs with ease. BAAEC CarShare gives local residents an affordable way to try electric driving. Learn more at bit.ly/BAAEC-CarShare
Promotional poster for BAEC Carshare, featuring a red electric vehicle with a review quote from Jose Jimenez, Pasadena resident, praising the car's range and performance. Text overlays and the Advanced Energy Community logo are visible. Promotional poster for BAAEC Carshare featuring a quote from José Jimenez about the benefits of using an electric car, set against the backdrop of a red electric vehicle. Promotional image for the Advanced Energy Community program, featuring a link to more information about the program funded by the California Energy Commission. A car is partially visible in the background.
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Have questions about the Rio Hondo Ecosystem Restoration Project coming soon to Peck Road Water Conservation Park? Find out how this project will help restore local habitats, improve water quality, and create greener spaces for our community. Learn more at riohondoproject.org
Promotional graphic for the Rio Hondo Ecosystem Restoration Project, featuring people walking and biking along a path with trees and grass around. Contact information and website URL are displayed at the top. FAQ about what information will be featured on educational signs, mentioning topics such as cultural history, native plants, animals, and stormwater management. The background includes an illustration of orange flowers at the bottom. Promotional poster titled 'DID YOU KNOW?' featuring two people riding bicycles along a path, with text detailing improvements in a public area including bike racks, shaded seating, and water features. FAQ section about safety and security measures at Peck Road Water Conservation Park, discussing the use of bollards and fencing to maintain an enclosed perimeter for the extension project.
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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$2K E-BIKE VOUCHER ALERT! The @SGVCOG x GoSGV Cargo E-bike Voucher pre-application opened on Nov 3rd! Vouchers worth $2K for eligible SGV residents (income-qualified & ExpressLanes communities). Reduce car trips, save money! Learn more & apply: https://www.sgvcog.org/go-sgv
Advertisement for GoSGV's voucher application opening, featuring a person on a bicycle making a peace sign, with informational text and a website link for more details. Promotional poster for the "San Gabriel Valley Go SGV" program, highlighting qualifications for free transit via e-bike, scooter, or rideshare with listed participating areas. Includes a checkmark graphic, icons representing transportation options, and website information for application: SGVCOG.org.
November 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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The state's response to wildly popular e-bikes? Cancel the program and fund more cars. 🤦‍♀️

CARB is ending the EBIP, mistaking "cleaner cars" for real climate progress. We demand mobility, not just motors.

Demand a Better Path: https://go.calbike.org/a/better-path-permanent-funding-e-bikes
Text overlay discussing the cancellation of an e-bike voucher program in California on a background image of a wooden e-bike near a window.
November 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The Merced Avenue Stormwater Capture Project is an investment in sustainability, mobility, and community well-being. It will build a new bike and walking path linking Heroes Park with the Rio Hondo Bike Path. Learn more: mercedavepark.org/stormwater-capture-project
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Rain Gardens Team in Alhambra! 🌧️🌱 Help transform a community member’s garden into a water-saving, native plant landscape while learning practical skills you can use at home. RSVP: https://bit.ly/48aVIPA
Promotional poster for ActiveSGV, seeking volunteers for rain garden projects. Features a graphic of an orangutan with a shovel, details about volunteering on November 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM, and RSVP information with a web link.
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Join us on Nov 22nd for a 7.5-mile hike on the Gabrielino Trail!

Learn about the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument & public land protection efforts. Lunch is provided!

🗓️ Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Start: Gabrielino Lower Parking, Pasadena

RSVP: bit.ly/n4a112225
Promotional poster for a free 7.5-mile hiking event at Gabrielino Trail to Brown Mountain Dam on November 22, 2025. Includes event details and RSVP information. Sponsored by Nature for All and Active Project.
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Wrapping up our Corazón del Valle photographer series with Tim Hans. His photos captured the smiles, colors, and energy that made CDV such a special day. Want to see more from our photographers? Visit our Facebook page to check out their full photo albums from the event.
Two individuals skateboarding on a city street adorned with colorful flags, with other cyclists in the background. Child with face paint resembling a skull, wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap, and adult in Dodgers jersey smiling nearby at a sunny outdoor event. Two individuals rollerblading on a sunny street, one wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, the other in a blue patterned shirt and khaki shorts. Two individuals posing under a vibrant floral arch at a Day of the Dead celebration. One person is dressed in a traditional white and red costume with elaborate skull makeup, and the other is wearing a sleek red dress. Colorful decorations hang in the background.
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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🚨 TOMORROW! Join ActiveSGV at BikeLA's 4th Annual LA BikeFest! 🚲

We are thrilled to be a Spoke Award Honoree at this year's celebration!

When: Sat, Nov 15 | 12 PM - 3 PM
Where: Highland Park Brewery (1220 N Spring St, LA)

Grab your ticket ($25): https://bit.ly/47RukGt
Promotional poster for Bike Fest at Happy Hour Community featuring a vibrant blue background with circular and bike chain designs. Details include date and time, QR code, and activities like family-friendly celebrations, bike honking, spoke awards, and a silent auction. Address of the event in Los Angeles is provided at the bottom.
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Meet Edward Duong, an El Monte resident whose daily routine got easier thanks to BAAEC CarShare. BAAEC CarShare helps local residents save money, reduce emissions, and experience the benefits of clean electric mobility close to home. Learn more at bit.ly/BAAEC-CarShare
Promotional poster for BAEEC Carshare featuring a parked electric car with signage, under a clear sky. Includes a testimonial from Edward Duong, El Monte, stating the program has positively impacted their daily life. Promotional image for Advanced Energy Community featuring a testimonial about transportation services from Edward Duong, an El Monte resident. The background shows a suburban street with parked cars and a clear sky. Promotional poster for the BAEC Carshare Program funded by the California Energy Commission. It includes a URL link for program details, with a background image of a car parked in a driveway.
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Transit makes walking & biking easier. Share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use

El transporte hace caminar y andar en bicicleta más fácil. Comparte tus ideas: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use
Promotional image for the city-led "What is La Puente?" mixed-use places initiative. It features icons of a bus, housing, and commercial buildings, highlighting new housing, transit-oriented development, and neighborhood improvements in La Puente. Includes contact information and logos for La Puente, SCAG, and Dudek. An informational flyer titled "What is the La Puente Bridge? What are the aspects of city-led planning?" It discusses urban development in La Puente, focusing on improvements in public health, housing, mobility, and infrastructure. The flyer includes logos for SCAG, La Puente, and DUDEK at the bottom, and contact details for more information at www.lapuente.org/mixeduseprojects. The flyer is presented with icons and both Spanish and English text.
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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On November 2 we shared a memorable day at Active Streets: Corazón del Valle, presented by Metro and hosted by the SGVCOG. El Monte and South El Monte came alive with music, movement, and community. Thank you to everyone who came out. We loved celebrating our streets with you.
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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LAX is wasting $1.5 BILLION on a road project that officials admit will make traffic worse (50,000+ new vehicle miles traveled daily).

Say NO to the ATMP Roadways boondoggle. Use this money for transit!

Call and email your representatives now: https://laxgridlock.com/#voice
Split image showing a detailed map of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with multicolored lines indicating various routes and areas on the left, and a traffic scene at night with congested lanes full of brake lights on the right.
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to ride electric for just $75 a year! 🎉 The GoSGV E-Bike Share City Equity Membership, available for income-qualified residents, is waiting for you. Visit and sign up at GoSGV.com/REAP today!
Person riding a bicycle equipped with a front basket, traveling on a sunny street next to a trimmed hedge. Advertisement for Ride GOSGV featuring an electric bike, promoting city equity membership at $6.26 a month. Includes links to website GoSGV.com and partnerships with SCAG and Metro logos.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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‼️ UPDATE: This Saturday's Bike and Hike to Nike Hill has been postponed! Details for the rescheduled event forthcoming.

In the meantime, share your suggestions and ideas for naming the park:

English survey: https://tinyurl.com/2eyh7ump
Spanish survey: https://tinyurl.com/yx43kmsh
Event poster announcing the postponement of the "Bike & Hike for All" at Nike Hill at Puente Hills Landfill Park due to weather. The poster includes a scenic aerial photo of the park.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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This week we’re continuing our Corazón del Valle photographer spotlights with Bryan Zaragoza, whose photos captured the energy and movement of the day. CDV was all about people-powered streets and exploring our communities in a new way. How did you experience the route?
A performer in a vibrant pink and white traditional outfit dances at a Día de los Muertos event, holding up the ruffled skirt dramatically with a joyful expression. Two individuals are cycling along a suburban street; one rider has a child in a bike seat. Both riders are smiling and dressed in casual attire. A white picket fence and local business signs are visible in the background. Participants riding decorated bicycles and tricycles at a community parade on a street, with onlookers and local businesses like 'PUPUSERIA' and 'SUPERTINT' in the background. Two people in traditional Día de los Muertos costumes, one wearing a skeleton mask and holding a serape, the other adorned with a floral dress and skull makeup, walk in front of a bustling store named "European Paradise."
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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🚨 URGENT ACTION: Save Open Streets! 🚨

LA Metro plans to cut funding for Open Streets for nearly 3 YEARS, funding them ONLY for the World Cup/Olympics.

Email the Metro Board NOW! Urge them to fund year-round events. https://bit.ly/4p5B9K7
Promotional poster with vibrant yellow and light blue rays background featuring a large black and white graphic of a person holding a megaphone, with text encouraging action to save open streets and invest in street events rather than the Olympics, mentioning Metro's funding plans.
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Join us on Saturday, 11/22, at the Peck Road Water Conservation Park, for a Rio Hondo Ecosystem Restoration Project Pop-Up! Learn how this project will restore native habitats, improve water quality, and support wildlife along the Rio Hondo River.
Promotional poster for Rio Hondo Ecosystem Restoration Project pop-up event at Peck Road Water Conservation Park in Arcadia, CA, showing people engaging in outdoor activities including walking and cycling by a lake. Details include event date, time, and contact information.
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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What a ride! 🚲 Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Rivers Ride this past Saturday (11/8) along the Arroyo Seco & LA River paths. Great day for a multimodal adventure, combining an 18-mile intermediate bike route with a return trip on the Metro A Line!
A group of cyclists riding on a city street during a sunny day, with parked cars and trees on the sides. A group of cyclists gathered at a park with a white bridge and hill in the background. One person, wearing a high-visibility vest labeled "ACTIVE SGV," is facing the group, likely leading a discussion or instruction. View of a pathway along a concrete channel with power lines and trees, with people walking and biking in the distance.
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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We’re kicking off the week with a Corazón del Valle photographer recap. CDV already feels like it flew by, so today we’re looking back through the photos captured by photographer Andy Rodriguez.

What was your favorite moment at Corazón del Valle?
Adult holding a child, both smiling joyously at an outdoor festive event with colorful flags and bubbles in the air, other attendees in the background enjoying the atmosphere. Three individuals joyfully riding bicycles on a street, with mountains in the background. The person in front is wearing a "City of Duarte" shirt. An artist painting a vibrant mural on a utility box along Main Street, under a clear sky with decorative flags overhead. Two people rollerblading down a sunlit street, with one person pushing off energetically from the other.
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Nov 15! Bike or hike to the top of Nike Hill, enjoy pupusas and gift card giveaways, then explore the Puente Hills renaming fair! RSVP: bit.ly/n4abikehike
Promotional flyer for an Easy Access & Nature for All hike at Nike Hill at Puente Hills Landfill Park. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, from 8 AM to 1 PM, starting at Jeff Seymour Family Center. It includes a photo of the verdant, winding trails at the park. RSVP and location details are provided.
November 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Shape La Puente’s future. Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use

Da forma al futuro de La Puente. Responde la encuesta: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use
Informative poster about community involvement in the City of La Puente's planning processes, featuring an illustration of a vibrant street. Provides information on how to learn more and participate in development initiatives via workshops, events, and a website. Contact details for the team are included, along with logos of La Puente, SCAG, Dudek, and the initiative. Promotional poster for 'The Bridge's Mixed-Use Spaces', inviting community engagement in urban mixed-use development planning. Features a colorful illustration of a busy street scene, with text detailing how to participate in the process.
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Speak up for safer walking, biking, and transit on Garvey Ave!

📅 Nov 10 & 13
⏰ 6 to 7:30 PM
📍 Langley Senior Center, Monterey Park

If you cannot attend, the survey is open until Nov 10: https://sur-vey.typeform.com/to/E8u1MXdg
Flyer for a community meeting discussing the future improvements of Garvey Avenue. Includes details on meeting purpose, dates, times, locations, and contact information. Urges community participation to shape project goals and priorities.
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM