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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 13m

ActiveSGV is hiring for our Mobility Nexus Program in El Monte! 🚲 Help expand clean, sustainable mobility in the SGV.

Apply now:
Program Coordinator: ideali.st/cgjRE2
Program Associate II: ideali.st/zLAwFM

Promotional poster for ActiveSGV featuring a 'We're Hiring' announcement with a 'Apply Now!' button, details about the position of Program Coordinator, and a background in bright turquoise with decorative elements and lightning bolts.

Advertisement for a job opening at Active SGV. The position is for a Program Coordinator, full-time and hybrid, based in El Monte, focusing on e-bike and EV car share programs. Salary range of $60,450 - $85,000 per year. Application deadline is November 7, 2025.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 2h

Affordable housing is part of La Puente’s future. Share your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use

La vivienda asequible es parte del futuro de La Puente. Comparte tu opinión: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use

Promotional poster for La Puente Mixed-Use Places project by SCAG. Illustration shows a vibrant city block with multi-story buildings, featuring commercial and residential spaces. Text invites public to learn more about transforming underutilized spaces into dynamic community areas. Visit link for details.

Infographic titled 'What are the Mixed Spaces of La Puente City?' featuring a colorful 3D illustration of a cityscape with buildings labeled in Spanish. The text discusses a transformation project designed to revitalize urban spaces in La Puente by introducing mixed-use areas combining residential, commercial, and leisure facilities. Contact information is provided for more details.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 5h

We’re looking for local food trucks to join Active Streets: Corazón del Valle on November 2. This free open streets event will bring thousands of people through El Monte and South El Monte. There’s no fee to participate, so come be part of this special day!

Promotional poster for Active Streets Corazón del Valle event, featuring palm trees and a blue sky. Text invites local food trucks to participate in a community event promoting walking and biking in El Monte and South El Monte. Includes a contact email for registration.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 7h

Join the Rain Gardens Team This Weekend! We’re transforming a local garden into a water-saving, native plant oasis. Come learn, get your hands dirty, and help grow a greener community. RSVP here: bit.ly/3WESixY

Promotional flyer for ActiveSGV's Sheet Mulching Volunteer Days, featuring an illustration of The Lorax holding a shovel. Details include the event's purpose of creating a rain garden using cardboard, compost, and mulch. Dates and times provided with RSVP link and QR code.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 1d

Join ActiveSGV’s Excellent Adventure in San Dimas for a rad day of bikes, trains, and scenic views. It’s the perfect mix of local history, beautiful trails, and good vibes with fellow riders.

🎟️ RSVP: https://bit.ly/42CwYN9

Promotional poster for ActiveSGV's Excellent Adventure in San Dimas, featuring an illustration of a person cycling and a metro train. Event details include a biking tour on October 25 from 9 AM to 12 PM at 213 S San Dimas Ave, San Dimas, with contact and QR code information.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrate El Monte & South El Monte at Active Streets: Corazón de Valle on Nov 2. Walk, ride, and connect with your neighbors. #ActiveSGV

Two people painting a colorful mural on an electrical box under a red canopy, surrounded by art supplies, in a sunny outdoor setting.

A group of people enjoying a sunny day on bicycles, with two adults and two children, equipped with helmets and casual attire.

Promotional poster for the Active Streets Corazón event on November 2, 2025, in El Monte, South El Monte, featuring cyclists gathered under colorful banners, hosted by SGVCOG and Metro. Text highlights the free event details with multilingual descriptions.

Event map for Corazon del Valle, presented by ActiveStreets.org, showing the route and program locations in South El Monte. The map displays key streets, public transit options including Metro stations, community resources, sponsors like Blue Shield of California and other colorful icons representing event activities such as biking, yoga, and music. Use the hashtags #ActiveStreets #ActiveSGV to share experiences.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 5d

Help shape the future of La Puente. Take the survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use

Ayuda a dar forma al futuro de La Puente. Responde la encuesta hoy: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP-Mixed-Use

Promotional flyer encouraging participation in a survey about shared housing and community spaces in La Puente. It features a stylized illustration of a neighborhood with buildings and streets, and includes the survey link and additional resources. The design uses bright yellow, orange, and blue colors.

Poster promoting community properties in La Puente, highlighting mixed-use development with a link to a survey at LP-MixedUse.com/r/. Features a stylized illustration of a yellow building on a street corner, with roads, cars, and a crossing path. Logos of La Puente and SCAG are present at the bottom. Text is in Spanish.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 5d

The City of Alhambra is exploring new, creative ways to capture and reuse rainwater through the Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard Stormwater Project. Join the community meeting to learn more and share your input. RSVP at bit.ly/BHPMYScommunitymeeting

Promotional poster for a community meeting in the City of Alhambra at Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard. The flyer features a lush garden and information about event details including time, location, and RSVP link.

Promotional poster for a community meeting at Alhambra. It features an image of a lush garden with a pathway, under a clear sky. Text in Chinese provides details about the meeting with date and location, alongside a QR code for registration.

Promotional poster for a community meeting about rainwater capture in Alhambra, featuring 'Project: Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard'. The poster displays outdoor imagery, meeting details, date, time, and a QR code.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 6d

We can’t wait to see you at Active Streets: Corazón del Valle! Celebrate 5 miles of open streets and support the local businesses that make El Monte and South El Monte special. #ActiveSGV #OpenStreets #ActiveStreets

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 6d

Our E-Family and E-Cargo Bikes are here to revolutionize your daily routine! Perfect for parents, small business owners, or anyone who needs to carry more. Get yours for only $35 a month through our Equity Membership. Learn more and apply at GoSGV.com.

Participants, one riding a cargo bike with a child in the front cargo box, during a cycling event. Both wear helmets and the bike features promotional banners.

Promotional poster for GoSGV's e-bike sharing program. Features vibrant graphics detailing membership benefits, program equity, and charging information, with an image of a bicycle lane in the background. Text is in both English and Spanish. Visit www.GoSGV.org for more details.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 6d

Red-light running kills nearly 200 Californians each year. SB 720 can save lives by modernizing enforcement and funding safer streets.

✉️ Take action: urge Gov. Newsom to sign SB 720 today → https://bit.ly/474l4gl

Bar chart showing serious injuries and fatalities at red lights and intersections from 2021 to 2023, segmented by motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. The data is sourced from Berkeley's Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS).

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 7d

Free Easy Access pop-ups & rides this fall! 🚲

No RSVP needed for pop-ups—just stop by! Registration is FREE for the bike ride.

activesgv.org/easyaccess

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 7d

We are proud to recognize Congresswoman Judy Chu as this year’s Outstanding Elected Official at Noche de las Luminarias! Learn more about her lifelong commitment to public service on our ActiveLab Podcast: https://bit.ly/48hSfzn

Portrait of The Honorable Judy Chu, U.S. Representative for California's 28th District, standing before an American flag, recognized as an Outstanding Elected Official at Noche 2025.

Promotional image featuring a text excerpt about The Honorable Judy Chu's political career, including her election to the California State Assembly and subsequently to the U.S. Congress, becoming the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress. The background is blue with decorative elements, including silhouettes of birds and branches.

Promotional poster for an event aiming to create a greener, healthier, and more equitable San Gabriel Valley. Includes a link for ticket purchase and graphic elements related to sustainability.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 7d

We have a packed weekend coming up! Join Active San Gabriel Valley Sat, Oct 18 (10 AM to 12 PM) for Pumpkinfest at Jeff Seymour Family Center, El Monte. Paint pumpkins and learn about local projects.

🎃 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/activesgv-fall-social-pumpkinfest-tickets-1726581093529

Event poster for Active SGV Pumpkinfest at Jeff Seymour Family Center. Features Halloween-themed design with pumpkins and a spider web. Event details include date: Saturday, October 18, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, at 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731. Logos of "Nature For All" and "Active SGV" are displayed.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 8d

Ride the Emerald Necklace! 🚲 Join ActiveSGV + AARP Sat, Oct 18 (8 AM to 12 PM) from Jeff Seymour Family Center, El Monte. Bring your bike or reserve a free GoSGV e-bike!

🚴🏽‍♀️ RSVP: bit.ly/easyaccess101825

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 9d

We’re hiring! 🚲 Join ActiveSGV as a GoSGV Outreach Associate II to expand e-bike access and clean transportation in the SGV. Apply by Oct 27 ✅ bit.ly/asgv102725

Advertisement poster for GoSGV Outreach Associate II position, featuring information on job responsibilities, salary, and language requirements, with an illustrative background of people on bicycles. Apply-by date mentioned as October 27, 2025.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 10d

We are excited to share that Coras will be performing at Noche de las Luminarias 2025! Join us as we celebrate 15 years of ActiveSGV, our incredible honorees, and the community that continues to inspire change across the SGV. Get your tickets: bit.ly/noche2025

Performers on stage at Noche 2025 Coras event, featuring a trumpet player and a singer, with a drummer in the background, all under dim stage lighting.

Event poster titled 'Honoring 15 Years of Impact' lists award categories and recipients including Clean Power Agency, Alana Johnson (City of Arcadia), Judy Chu (SGV Business Representative, CA-28), Max's Bookshelf, and Stephanie Pinedo for the Brian Velez Memorial Award.

Promotional poster for Noche de las Luminarias event featuring SGV Awards, food and drink, celebrating ActiveSGV's 15 year anniversary. Event details for October 23, 6-9 PM at Hurst Ranch, West Covina, CA, with a colorful lantern graphic in the background.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 11d

This October we celebrate the Anniversary of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument! The Monument was designated in 2014 after years of community advocacy to safeguard the San Gabriel Mountains.

#lanatureforall #sangabrielmountainsforever #ProtectCAPublicLands

Group of people listening to a guide at the San Gabriel Mountains.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 12d

The Rio Hondo Ecosystem Restoration Project will make it easier to enjoy nature, with more trails, shade, and spaces for families and wildlife. Learn more: RioHondoProject.org

A poster for the Rio Hondo Ecosystem Restoration Project. Features three people enjoying a sunny day at a park-like setting with a pathway and river visible. Text includes funding information by Safe, Clean Water Program, construction details, and contact information.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 13d

Make sure you’re registered at PowerSaverRewards.org. Next time you hear there’s a Flex Alert, remember to reduce your energy use and you’ll receive a credit on your electric bill. #RegisterForPowerSaverRewards #FlexAlert

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 13d

Still thinking about that easy commute? 🤔 For just $75 a year, our Classic Commuter e-bikes offer unparalleled value and convenience for income-qualified SGV residents. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Visit and sign up at GoSGV.com/REAP today!

Person smiling and riding a GoSGV bike on a paved road with two other cyclists in the background.

Promotional poster for GoSGV's Ride GoSGV program featuring a blue electric bike. Includes text about city equity membership at $6.26 a month, eligibility details, and website link www.GoSGV.com. Logos for SCAG and Metro included at the bottom.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 14d

We have a unique chance to transform the 710 Stub for better mobility and community!

3 Ways to get involved:
👉 Learn: www.710southstub.com
👉 Survey: www.research.net/r/sb710survey
👉 Forum: Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 6-8 PM @ Cal State LA. Register: forms.gle/bqGSehApzvFbAgAr9

Aerial view of a highway interchange with surrounding residential and commercial areas.

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 14d

Skip the car for short trips! 🚲 The average trip is 6 miles, e-bikes go 60 miles on one charge.

Take the pledge this #CleanAirDayCA: https://www.cleanairday.org/pledge/

Promotional image for California Clean Air Day featuring a row of parked e-bikes with text stating, "The average trip in a car is six miles, but the average range on an E-Bike is 60 miles!"

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Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 15d

September was all about rides, community input, and celebrating milestones. Catch the full September recap on our blog. https://bit.ly/42j3hAD

A woman speaks at a podium during an LA County Board of Supervisors meeting, with her image displayed on large screens and live captions about nutrition programs shown below.

A group of community members ride bikes and walk together along city streets in Montebello, stopping to discuss safer sidewalks, bike routes, and housing near transit.

A group of cyclists gather at the El Monte Transit Center under the “Time” clock sculpture, listening to a speaker holding notes.

An ActiveSGV staff member wearing a reflective vest speaks to a seated group of cyclists in a park.

Active San Gabriel Valley @activesgv.bsky.social · 15d

Bike, skate, shop, explore. Nov 2 is your day to play at #ActiveStreets: Corazón del Valle! #ActiveSGV

A child in a colorful unicorn-themed outfit participates in a cookie decoration activity at an outdoor event.

A vocalist in a black outfit and sunglasses performs energetically with a microphone, flanked by a drummer in the background, under a white canopy at a live event.