Santa Monica bicycle path
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The Santa Monica bicycle path is an 8.5-mile (13.7 km) Class 1 path in Los Angeles County running from Temescal Canyon in the north to Washington Boulevard in Venice in the south. A bike path has been in the works since the last decade of the nineteenth century.[1][2][3][4] The current path was proposed in the late 1960s and finally approved in 1988. The entire path is on the beach, and was adamantly opposed by beachfront homeowners,[5] who managed for two decades to stop the path from reaching Santa Monica.[6][7] The last section of the path was opened in 1989.[8]
Connections
The South end links to The Strand through a series of Class 2 and Class 1 paths beginning where the path ends at Washington Boulevard. Cyclists can reach South Bay by turning to the East and following the Class 2 lane until passing Palawan Way. There is a small Class 1 path on the right, just past the bird sanctuary, which travels along Admiralty Way. Turning onto this class 1 path and crossing to the library leads to Fiji Way, which has a class 2 lane that can be followed through Fisherman's Village and to a roundabout at the end. Following the roundabout leads to a Class 1 path on the right, which leads to an extension of the Ballona Creek bicycle path. Turning right on Ballona Creek leads to a bridge at Pacific Avenue. Turning left on the bridge, crossing the water, and turning right leads to the North end of the Class 1 Strand.
Entry points and parking
Parking is available all along the beach. Entry points are continuous throughout the path.
See also
References
- ^ "The Bicycle Path: The Executive Committee Submitted a Report". Los Angeles Times. 1895-08-16. p. 6.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Local Cycle Paths: The Initial One to Be Built to Santa Monica". Los Angeles Times. 1899-08-21. p. 8. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Cycle Path Assured: Encouragement for the Committee Coming from All Sides. Success of Cycleways". Los Angeles Times. 1899-08-28. p. 6. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ 1901-06-12. "Cycle Board of Trade Meets and Does Things". Los Angeles Times.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help);|last=has numeric name (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Fanucchi, Kenneth J. (1986-11-30). "Santa Monica to Oppose Moving Bike Path Inland". Los Angeles Times. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Santa Monica Bike Path Plan Approved". Los Angeles Times. 1988-04-28. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Santa Monica Extension of Bike Path OKd". Los Angeles Times. 1988-07-14. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Wilkinson, Tracy (1989-05-05). "Coasting Cyclists Get in Gear for Opening of Beach Bike Path's Last Link Cyclists Get in Gear for Opening of Beach Bike Path's Last Link". Los Angeles Times. p. Metro 2. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
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