About Active Streets
Modeled after the thousands of other "open streets" or "ciclovia" events that have been organized around the world and across the United States, Active Streets temporarily opens stretches of roadway for people to walk, jog, skate, bike and more in the San Gabriel Valley. The event series is organized by ActiveSGV, an SGV-based non-profit organization dedicated to realizing a safer, more sustainable and equitable San Gabriel Valley.
There is no "right" way to experience open streets. Participants may join and depart the event route anywhere they wish. We only ask that you be considerate and courteous of others along the way, enjoy the event at your own pace, and check out the many local businesses, organizations, community groups and more who can be found along the event routes.
Event Goals:
History:
ActiveSGV's first open streets event -- "626 Golden Streets" -- was staged in partnership with the City of South Pasadena and seven other SGV communities in March 2017 to celebrate what was then known as the Metro 'Gold' Line Azusa extension. After the first successful event, organizers reconvened and developed the concept for "Mission-to-Mission", the second route in ActiveSGV's open streets event series in Spring 2019. This was followed by "SGV Streets and Treats" in October 2019. After a two year pandemic delay, ActiveSGV staff partnered with the SGVCOG to request Metro Open Streets program funding for a second "Mission-to-Mission" in 2022, followed by "Heart-of-the-Foothills" and "ArroyoFest" in 2023, "Mission-Meets-Eclectic" in 2024, and "Mission-at-Twilight" in 2025.
Due to multiple changes in the Metro rail naming systems -- the "Gold" Line became the "L" Line and now "A" line -- event organizers updated the original "626 Golden Streets" event name to "Active Streets" in 2024.
There is no "right" way to experience open streets. Participants may join and depart the event route anywhere they wish. We only ask that you be considerate and courteous of others along the way, enjoy the event at your own pace, and check out the many local businesses, organizations, community groups and more who can be found along the event routes.
Event Goals:
- Promote sustainable, active modes of transportation.
- Encourage play, community connections, and exploration of the San Gabriel Valley's diverse communities.
- Improve the health of people of all incomes, abilities, and backgrounds.
History:
ActiveSGV's first open streets event -- "626 Golden Streets" -- was staged in partnership with the City of South Pasadena and seven other SGV communities in March 2017 to celebrate what was then known as the Metro 'Gold' Line Azusa extension. After the first successful event, organizers reconvened and developed the concept for "Mission-to-Mission", the second route in ActiveSGV's open streets event series in Spring 2019. This was followed by "SGV Streets and Treats" in October 2019. After a two year pandemic delay, ActiveSGV staff partnered with the SGVCOG to request Metro Open Streets program funding for a second "Mission-to-Mission" in 2022, followed by "Heart-of-the-Foothills" and "ArroyoFest" in 2023, "Mission-Meets-Eclectic" in 2024, and "Mission-at-Twilight" in 2025.
Due to multiple changes in the Metro rail naming systems -- the "Gold" Line became the "L" Line and now "A" line -- event organizers updated the original "626 Golden Streets" event name to "Active Streets" in 2024.
Previous Events
Final Reports
Print Coverage
Video/Photos
- Active Streets | 2025 | Mission at Twilight | Final Report
- Active Streets | 2024 | Mission-to-Mission | Final Report
- 626 Golden Streets | 2023 | ArroyoFest | Final Report
- 626 Golden Streets | 2023 | Heart of the Foothills | Final Report
- 626 Golden Streets | 2022 | Mission-to-Mission | Final Report
- 626 Golden Streets | 2019 | SGV Streets-and-Treats | Final Report
- 626 Golden Streets | 2019 | Mission-to-Mission | Final Report
- 626 Golden Streets | 2017 | Final Report
Print Coverage
- Organizers Say 100,000 biked or walked '626 Golden Streets' event from South Pasadena to Azusa (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
- Thousands Experience San Marino's Huntington Drive By Bicycle, On Food (San Marino Tribune)
- Former Councilman Efren Moreno, on 626 Golden Streets and how Alhambra could become a bike-friendly City (Alhambra Source)
Video/Photos
Donations of any size are greatly appreciated, and tax-deductible thanks to non-profit organizer ActiveSGV.
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Presented By
Made Possible By
- 2025 | SGVCOG and Cities of Alhambra, EL Monte, San Gabriel, South El Monte, and South Pasadena
- 2024 | SGVCOG and Cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena
- 2023 | SGVCOG and Cities of San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont, Pasadena, Los Angeles, and South Pasadena
- 2022 | SGVCOG and Cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena
- 2019 | Cities of Alhambra, EL Monte, San Gabriel, South El Monte, and South Pasadena
- 2017 | Cities of South Pasadena, San Marino, Los Angeles County, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa