{"id":7820,"date":"2026-03-04T08:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/?p=7820"},"modified":"2026-05-04T22:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T22:27:55","slug":"this-is-critical-mass-march-2026-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/this-is-critical-mass-march-2026-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"This is Critical Mass: March 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March arrives with a sense of forward motion for Critical Mass, shaped by the powerful moments we shared throughout February. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the ride across the city to the community gathering in Playa del Rey, this past month reminded us how deeply connected this movement has become. As we look ahead, we continue building on that energy with new opportunities, renewed partnerships, and a growing network of riders who show up for one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MESSAGE FROM LISA, PRESIDENT OF LA CRITICAL MASS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Hello everyone,

February reminded me of something I never take lightly: when we ride together, we don\u2019t just take up space \u2014 we reclaim it. We shift the energy of this city. We remind Los Angeles that people on bikes deserve to move through their own streets without fear, without invisibility, and without the constant risk that comes from streets designed for cars first and people last.

What I saw in February was a community that understands its power. Cyclists showed up early, supported each other, held formation, and moved through the city with a unity that felt intentional and deeply grounded. That doesn\u2019t happen by accident. It happens because people care \u2014 about safety, about visibility, about each other, and about the future of our streets.

And we have to be honest: Los Angeles still has a long way to go. Too many intersections remain dangerous. Too many drivers are distracted or speeding. Too many families have lost loved ones to crashes that were preventable. Every month, we ride with the knowledge that safer streets aren\u2019t a luxury \u2014 they are a necessity, and they are long overdue.

As we head into March, I want us to carry that same intention forward. Critical Mass is not just a tradition; it\u2019s a living movement. Every month, new cyclists join us. Every month, someone finds their confidence. Every month, we show this city what it looks like when people move with purpose and solidarity.

Thank you for showing up with heart, with respect, and with a commitment to each other. Let\u2019s keep riding for joy, for visibility, and for the safer streets every Angeleno deserves.

Let\u2019s keep building something that lasts.

With love and momentum,

President & CEO,<\/strong>
Lisa Lundie<\/strong>
Los Angeles Critical Mass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FEBRUARY 2026 RIDE RECAP \u2014 FROM KOREATOWN TO THE COAST<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

February\u2019s ride was powerful from the very beginning. As I stood in Koreatown watching cyclists gather, I could already feel the energy building. LAPD was present at the start<\/strong>, supporting the rollout and riding with us as we made our way toward Culver City. Above us, news media helicopters circled<\/strong>, their lights sweeping across the crowd as they followed our movement through the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We rolled out together and moved as one through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n