Save the Date! Beach Streets Open Streets to Take Place in West Long Beach May 10
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the streets of West Long Beach will be transformed into a safe and open space for people to bike, walk and explore their neighborhoods. This year's Beach Streets Open Streets event, hosted by the City of Long Beach and presented by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), aims to promote sustainable and healthy living while also uplifting the City's Westside Promise Initiative.

The event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., is a part of the City's efforts to embrace an active commuting lifestyle. By opening up the streets and encouraging different modes of transportation, Beach Streets promotes sustainable transportation options and supports local businesses. It also provides an opportunity for thousands of participants to get to know their neighbors in a family-friendly environment.

Mayor Rex Richardson expressed his excitement for this year's event, stating that it is not just about promoting healthy living but also about celebrating the diverse and vibrant community of Long Beach. He also highlighted the alignment with the Westside Promise Initiative, a 10-year community investment plan that aims to address current and historic challenges facing West Long Beach.

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Vice Mayor and Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga echoed Mayor Richardson's sentiments, emphasizing that this year's event will not only showcase the vibrant community but also contribute towards building a healthier, safer, and stronger West Long Beach.

Stephanie Wiggins, Metro CEO, shared her enthusiasm for hosting this year's Beach Streets event. She stated that through Metro's Open Streets Grant Program, they have been bringing similar events to neighborhoods for over 10 years. These events have allowed hundreds of thousands of L.A. County residents to discover how walking, biking and transit can improve their health and quality of life.

The event route for this year will feature Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue with entertainment hubs along the way offering live music, a kid zone, food trucks, and more. The City will provide more information about the event, including a detailed route and other highlights, at a later date.

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Beach Streets is an open streets event that began in 2015 and has since been held in various neighborhoods of Long Beach. Last year's Uptown event also featured the City's Veterans Day Celebration. Open street events have gained popularity across North America as they promote innovative strategies to achieve environmental, social, economic, and public health goals.

The Westside Promise Initiative is a multi-department effort led by the Long Beach Community Development Department in collaboration with other City Departments. This initiative focuses on areas such as housing supply, climate resiliency, youth and young adults, workforce and training, tourism, and capital improvements to City facilities like parks and health centers. It also aims to bolster economic development through entrepreneurship, grant funding, and external partnerships.

To stay updated on Beach Streets and for more information about the event, visit beachstreets.com. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @BeachStreetsLB.

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