Big Bear Valley, CA, August 12, 2013 -- Starting today, the Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority’s -- otherwise known as "MARTA" -- is making some changes to its routes and schedules. New riders guides will be available, but here are some highlights: Big Bear Fixed Route 1 will now run 5:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Local Bus Schedule Changes Today
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Bike club presents kids’ cycling extravaganza
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 10, 2013 - The second annual Big Bear Children's CycleFest is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Big Bear Sheriff's Office. This event is presented by to help keep kids safe on the road. It includes free helmets, helmet inspection and fitting, free bike inspections and presentations on bike safety and handling. There is … [Read more...] about Bike club presents kids’ cycling extravaganza
Transportation challenge: Leave the car behind on Fridays
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 3, 2013 - The Big Bear Cycling Association has published their 2013 calendar, and they're calling the end of the week "Ride to Work Friday." The encouragement is timely, since a report issued yesterday finds the City of Big Bear Lake has a higher than average number of residents who drive alone to work. In 2012, 88.3% of local residents made solo … [Read more...] about Transportation challenge: Leave the car behind on Fridays
Help shape our future at the next Master Plan Workshop
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 29, 2013 - The City of Big Bear Lake's Pedestrian, Bicycle and Equestrian Master Plan Team presents a third public workshop on April 30, this one focusing on prioritizing and implementing the list of projects and programs. The workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center (39707 Big Bear Boulevard). The Master Plan is still in the draft … [Read more...] about Help shape our future at the next Master Plan Workshop
Clean-up of Cold Creek will be a slow process
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 28, 2013 - Highway 38 remains closed until further notice, as clean-up of a major fuel spill continues. The Public Information Officer for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Andrew Hughan, said, "We know it's a real inconvenience for people to have the highway closed, but it's imperative that we get as much fuel out of Cold Creek … [Read more...] about Clean-up of Cold Creek will be a slow process