Westside CicLAvia returns April 26 with a three-mile car-free route.

CicLAvia will close three miles of Westside streets on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., creating a car-free corridor for walking, skating, and people-powered cycling as the nonprofit’s 65th open-streets event.

CicLAvia will stage a car-free open-streets event on the Westside on April 26, closing a three-mile corridor along Santa Monica and Westwood Boulevards from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gathering marks the organization’s 65th event since its founding in 2010 and is presented as a temporary "pop-up park" for pedestrians, skaters, and people-powered cyclists. Organizers say the event aims to support active transportation, environmental health, and local community connections. The West L.A. route is described as open to all ages and abilities. Key details: - Date and route: April 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; a three-mile corridor connecting Santa Monica and Westwood Boulevards. - Event hubs and services: Two main hubs act as mandatory dismount zones and include family programming, free water-refill stations, basic bike repairs, and first aid; a Pit Stop near Purdue Avenue will offer similar amenities and pedicab rides are available at information booths. - Mobility and vehicle rules: Only people-powered mobility is permitted; manual and motorized wheelchairs are allowed; Class 1 (pedal-assist) e-bikes are permitted, while Class 2 and 3 e-bikes must have throttles or high-speed assists turned off. - Reported outcomes from prior research: studies cited include up to a 57% increase in local business sales along routes on event days, a 40% reduction in local crime during events (reported by UCLA), a 49% decrease in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on route streets, and additional measured reductions in ultrafine particles and nearby street air pollution. - Participation and history: CicLAvia organizers note nearly two million participants and more than 366 miles of Los Angeles streets used for events over the past 15 years. Summary: The April 26 event is presented as a community-focused, car-free day intended to encourage walking, skating, and cycling while providing on-site services and safety measures. Organizers point to prior research showing local economic and air-quality benefits during CicLAvia events, and the next scheduled step is the event taking place on April 26 as planned.