Chandler Bikeway Grand Opening August 20

The landscaping is planted, the signs are installed, and the long-awaited Chandler Boulevard Bikeway will officially open on Friday, August 20th. On Friday afternoon and evening, the northern roadway on Chandler Blvd. will be closed to vehicles between Avon and California streets. The community is invited to the ceremony which will be held at 6 p.m. within the northern roadway of Chandler Boulevard at Lima Street.

Speakers included Burbank Mayor Marsha Ramos, City Manager Mary Alvord, MTA Board Chair (and Burbank representative) Frank Roberts.

The City Council members will "cut" the ribbon across the bikeway by riding their bicycles through it. Luther Burbank Middle School cheerleaders will do a special cheer. Burbank Police bike detail officers will be present. There will be lots of free give-aways and free food. The Kids-At-Play van will be there with fun activities for the children.

Special musical entertainment will be provided by The Alley Cats, who are known as America’s premier doo-wop group.

The City will also be initiating a "Friends of the Chandler Bikeway" group to help enforce the rules along the bikeway and keep the area safe. More information will be distributed at the Grand Opening for any residents who are interested.

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