About The Event

On September 24, 2011 in towns and cities all around the world people will be turning out for "Moving Planet" to demonstrate their concerns about climate change and their support for fossil-free solutions in their communities.

Here in the South Bay we have an extraordinary opportunity to embrace two ready-to-roll sustainable solutions that not only address climate change, but will also improve our health, well-being and the livability of our communities. The South Bay Bicycle Master Plan and the Vitality City Livability Plan will make our streets and neighborhoods more liveable by making them more bikeable and walkable.

Both plans are up for City Council approval in the Beach Cities this fall and on September 24 citizens of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach - will walk, bike, run, rollerblade and skateboard to our "Moving Planet South Bay - Bikeable, Walkable, Livable!" event.

On August 2 the Manhattan Beach City Council endorsed our “ Moving Planet South Bay” event and approved our use of the 13th Street Farmers Market site as the venue on September 24. On August 9, 2011 the Hermosa Beach City Council endorsed the Moving Planet event and confirmed their participation.

We’re very excited to be partnering with the City of Manhattan Beach, Vitality City, Hermosa Beach the South Bay Bicycle Coalition, Transition South Bay L.A., the Beach Cities Health District and the South Bay 350 Climate Action Group in planning this rally and celebration. Many more local partners will be joining us over the coming weeks.

We'll demonstrate our support for the Bicycle Master Plan and Vitality City Livability Plan at a fun, free, uplifting event that will connect us with others who share our passion and interest in more livable neighborhoods, less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and giving our children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents a better way of life.

The September 24 Moving Planet South Bay event will teach, entertain, encourage and motivate people. It will give them an opportunity to have their voices heard. And it will allow individuals, families, community organizations and businesses to get involved and make a positive difference for the future of our cities and our quality of life.

You probably support these same positive goals and this better vision for our community and we're inviting you to become part of this event and join us on September 24 in Manhattan Beach. It's going to be an exciting and empowering day and we look forward to seeing you there!