{"id":5012,"date":"2025-08-25T22:01:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T22:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/?p=5012"},"modified":"2025-08-26T04:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T04:47:01","slug":"los-angeles-critical-mass-august-2025-safety-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/los-angeles-critical-mass-august-2025-safety-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Critical Mass August 2025: Safety First!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"VyPoDx8Erf0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Los Angeles Critical Mass August 2025 Safety First!\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VyPoDx8Erf0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This month, we will be riding over the railroad tracks at a major transportation hub in Los Angeles, with thousands of fellow cyclists and inline skaters joining us. <strong>Safety is our number one priority!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listen to the Ride Marshals:<\/strong>&nbsp;They are here to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride for everyone. Please pay attention to their instructions as we navigate the tracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ride with Caution:<\/strong>&nbsp;As we approach the railroad tracks, slow down and be mindful of your surroundings. It&#8217;s crucial to maintain a safe distance from other riders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Together:<\/strong>&nbsp;Let\u2019s keep the group cohesive. If you find yourself separated, try to catch up with the main group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metro<\/a><\/strong> for their collaboration and support as we prepare for this event. Metro is fully aware of our ride crossing this coming <strong>Friday evening<\/strong> and has prioritized our safety by notifying their train conductors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Special Note from Lisa:<\/strong> Lisa, the President of Los Angeles Critical Mass, is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind as we cross the railroad tracks with the masses of thousands of cyclists and inline skaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we can make this event safe and memorable. Thank you for your cooperation and enthusiasm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See you on the ride!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month, we will be riding over the railroad tracks at a major transportation hub in Los Angeles, with thousands of fellow cyclists and inline skaters joining us. Safety is our number one priority! 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