Launch of the Watts Map — in person Sunday @CicLAvia

We are pleased to announce that this Sunday at 10:15am we will release the print version of our map, on the South Hub of the CicLAvia route.  The event builds on today’s launch online of our Watts Ride Map Project (see our press release below).  The Sunday live launch will take place in front of the African American Firefighter Museum (1401 S. Central Ave).  Join with community organizations advocating for South LA, healthy living, and social justice to celebrate and distribute the map.

ABOUT THE MAP: Did you realize you can bike to the Watts Towers, and learn about social justice and sustainable businesses along the way? Our new map, in print and online, is the first of its kind designed with residents and community organizers to both highlight social justice in South LA, encourage biking, and more. The Watts Ride Map Project, published by a broad set of community partners is launching online today, and in-person Sunday at CicLAvia.  Use the button at right to download the print version, or read testimonials and more!

Posted April 13, 2012 by bstokes in events, Watts Towers map

Press Release: Map to Reimagine Bicycling in South LA (and announcing this site)

This Printable Map is Community-Created, Emphasizes the Watts Towers
and Neighborhood Change through the Eyes of Local Riders

April 13, 2012 — Los Angeles, California —  After a series of exploratory bicycle rides in South Los Angeles, a new map was released today that guides cyclists to the iconic Watts Towers.  Published by a coalition of researchers and community organizers, a printed version of the map will be distributed and first celebrated at 10:15am on Sunday April 15 during CicLAvia, the 100,000-person event which invites people to walk, skate, play and ride a bike on the streets of がやっているdnxをLinux向けに置き換えるメモ Los Angeles, inspiring them to reimagine the city.  This Sunday launch will be at the South Hub of the CicLAvia route, in front of the African American Firefighter Museum (1401 S. Central Ave).  The map is freely available online at RideSouthLA.com.

“Our goal is to reveal some of the South L.A. features that local residents enjoy all the time, but are hidden to potential visitors,” declared Tafarai Bayne, a community organizer with T.R.U.S.T. South LA.  “Many people are surprised to learn that you can bike from the Watts Towers to the beautifully restored wetlands at Augustus Hawkins Park, all in South L.A.”

The map’s route was tested this máy past January with 60 cyclists, including a stop with the East Side Riders (ESR).  One rider had a boombox installed on the back of his bike which augmented the group’s ride with music.  “Bicycle diplomacy is emerging as a way for communities to connect,“ said John Jones, who co-directs ESR in South LA.   Cyclists came from all over the city, from Silver Lake to Long Beach and West Los Angeles. According to John, “what starts as a fun ride can also be a source of pride, a chance to meet new people, and a way to learn community activism.”

Data for the map was gathered live during the January test ride through the ParTour mobile platform (partour.net).  High-tech features included iPads mounted to roving bikes to monitor incoming pictures.  Low-tech was equally important.  “We support basic cell phones — anything that can take pictures,” said Professor François Bar of the University of Southern California, which advised the project on technology.  “Our final map builds on the dozens of geo-coded photos cyclists sent during the ride, and their comments about what makes the neighborhood special.”

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Posted April 13, 2012 by bstokes in Watts Towers map

Video released on the making of the Watts Ride Map

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Posted March 23, 2012 by bstokes in video, Watts Towers map

Press from the Watts Towers Ride of January 2012

The mapping process wholesale jerseys of our ride to the Watts Tower gathered cheap mlb jerseys some press — échange even Stadt“ before the map was completed!  Here are a few of our favorite stories:

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Posted February 20, 2012 by cesar in press, Watts Towers map