At a special joint meeting of the GWNC Transportation Committee and Board on April 21, 2021, LADOT representatives David Somers, Rubina Ghazarian, and Severin Martinez presented on and answered questions about the Stress Free Connections Project, which includes the GWNC intersections of 4th/Highland, 4th/Rossmore, and Beverly/St. Andrews. A recording of the meeting is available at https://youtu.be/bBWuvQzFUpw.

Grant Applications Accepted from March 24th to April 17th, 2021

Neighborhood Purposes Grants (NPG) are awarded to certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or public schools for projects that build community, enhance the neighborhood, and are open, accessible, and free to the general public.

Learn more at greaterwilshire.org/npg/.

Monday, April 5th, 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Town Hall – No registration required

Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82607693605.
Dial in: (669) 900-6833 (San Jose) or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) | Meeting ID 826 0769 3605

Join the Greater Wilshire Community in welcoming US Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA 34^th District) who will answer your questions about what your congressperson does all day: how they serve their constituents at home and represent you at the federal level. Plus, Rep. Gomez will discuss his experience serving our city in the California State Assembly, and how you can get the most out of your representatives in Washington, D.C.

Local Experts take your Questions about Electric Bicycles and their Place in Urban Transportation

In 2020, annual US sales of electric bicycles more than doubled to half a million units. Much of the increase was from young city dwellers in search of transportation alternatives. Today, a diverse marketplace pits long-established bike makers Trek and Specialized against e-pioneers such as Rad Power. Even Honda, Porsche, and Harley are vying for a share of the fast-expanding market.

As Los Angeles struggles to address traffic, parking, housing, equity of opportunity, and global warming, have we arrived at the age of the e-bike?

Learn from local experts and aficionados in an informational panel discussion with live Q&A.

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Saturday, March 6^th, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.* (DAY ONE)
Includes Candidates for Geographic Area Seats for Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8; and for all Special Interest Candidates.
*Please note the end times are estimated.

CONNECT VIA ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83356056073
CONNECT VIA PHONE: dial (669) 900-6833 (San Jose) or (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free), enter webinar ID 833 5605 6073, then press #.

Sunday, March 7^th, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (DAY TWO)
Includes Candidates for Geographic Area Seats for Areas 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15; and for all Special Interest Candidates.
*Please note the end times are estimated.

CONNECT VIA ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84119056541
CONNECT VIA PHONE: dial (669) 900-6833 (San Jose) or (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free), enter webinar ID 841 1905 6541, then press #.