Monthly Archives: July 2015

Expo Trains in Santa Monica!!!

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SO EXCITING!!

We pulled this from twitter today!

Today City of Santa Monica @santamonicacity tweeted with this image!
“Get excited! We are one step closer to welcoming ‪#‎Expo‬ to ‪#‎SantaMonica‬! ‪#‎FirstDayofTrainTesting‬ ”

For more on the EXPO Trains:
Here is a link to the 1st reported train in Santa Monica crossing over tracks just east of 26th Street

1st EXPO TRAIN SM

Expo train testing 1

click for more on train testing schedule information

Free: Bike Smart, Street Cycling Skills Classes

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Click image for info and full SM Schedule

For the summer of 2015, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition is offering a series of
FREE Bicycle Skills Classes through out Los Angeles County.
Santa Monica Spoke is hosting the full series of classes in Santa Monica.

Three different classes are being offered:

  • Basic Bicycling Skills
  • Street Cycling Skills – Session A
  • Street Cycling Skills – Session B*

FREE HELMET AND LIGHT SET INCLUDED!

Spaces still open for this weekend and some upcoming classes in Santa Monica!
This Saturday, August 29th
     Bike Smart: Street Cycling Skills, Session A – 9am – 1pm

  • Online Registration Closed:
    Email us for Walk-in registration info RSVP@SMSpoke.org

Sunday, September 13th
Bike Smart: 2 hour Basic 

*must have already taken Part A
For classes in other areas around LA County check listing here

July Handlebar Happy Hour: WARSZAWA , July 29th

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Come celebrate all things bike.
Log miles over smiles for the National Bike Challenge!!
Socialize, talk bikes, give input ….

At the end of every month we get together for fun, to talk bikes, and LOG MILES OVER SMILES for the National Bike Challenge. Part of Team Bike Santa Monica or not — COME JOIN US!
All are welcome!! Want to know more about Team Bike Santa Monica? Find our here!

WARSZAWA SM

DAY:    Wednesday
DATE:    July 29th
TIME:    5:30pm -7pm (HH $)
PLACE: WARSZAWA
1414 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica,

Polish Food & Happy Hour on the Back Patio!
WARSZAWA is a locally-owned business supporting other local business by buying locally and supporting fellow SM businesses! They are a Buy Local Business

 

Specials:  $1 off drinks and 3 featured appetizers for $4-5 ea (great price) for Keilbasa, Latkas or Bacon Wrapped Prunes!
They are a family-owned, family-friendly, community supported, legacy (35+ years old) business, promoting fellowship and an Old World vibe.

NBC Team Bike SM

Expo Notice: Expo Phase 2 Train Testing Update

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The Expo Light Rail Line extension from Culver City to Santa Monica is scheduled to start train testing activities in Santa Monica next week and will continue for several months. Initially the trains will be pulled along the rail corridor, and then operated on their own power. Testing will be ongoing along the entire alignment in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. The testing activity will test train clearances, the Overhead Catenary System which powers the trains, the crossing gates and traffic signals, and all related systems before the project is turned over to Metro for pre-revenue operations.

What:         Train Testing Activities
When:        Starting July 16 in Santa Monica, and ongoing through fall 2015
Where:       Along the light rail alignment between Venice Blvd in LA & 4th St in Santa Monica
Hours:        Between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

What to Expect in Santa Monica:

  • Preliminary testing activities will take place intermittently before the crossing gates are activated at gated crossings and the train signals are coordinated along Colorado Avenue.
  • During this time, testing may result in brief interruptions of street traffic as trains cross the intersections assisted by flaggers and safety personnel.
  • Once the crossing gates are operational and the signals are coordinated, testing will continue on a more regular schedule.
  • The train’s audible devices may be used during testing activities.
  • Throughout the testing period, safety personnel will be available at the crossings to assist the public.

Safety Tips:

  • Please obey all warning signs and traffic signals when crossing the tracks.
  • Always look both ways before crossing any street.
  • Never walk on railroad tracks.
  • Watch for trains from both directions.
  • Use the crosswalks.
  • Do not jaywalk across the tracks.

(Testing schedules are dynamic, and updated information will be provided as necessary)
To view the complete notice, click here.Expo train testing email footer