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The CHANDLER BIKEWAY
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The Burbank portion of the Chandler Bikeway
is a two-mile bikeway within the former Chandler Boulevard
railroad right-of-way, running from Mariposa Street to the
City border at Clybourn Avenue. The Chandler Bikeway officially
opened to the public on August 20, 2004.
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2010
 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 — 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Chandler Bikeway at Keystone Street
National Night Out is a nationwide one-night rally where citizens and law enforcement personnel join forces to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
Come join the City of Burbank’s official block party being held on the Chandler Bikeway at Keystone Street from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Information booths, exhibits, and free food will be available. |
SIDEWALK ASTRONOMERS
on
the Chandler Bikeway Every
Month
 Sidewalk
Astronomer Bob (right) adjusts his handmade telescope.
Bob, a Burbank
amateur astronomer, has been toting
his handmade telescopes to schools and libraries,
eager to teach young people that space exploration is as easy
as standing on the sidewalk and looking through a piece of
polished glass.
The
Sidewalk Astronomers are a non-profit organization
dedicated to public service in astronomy and astronomical
observation. Sidewalk Astronomers will be at Chandler
Bikeway and Lima Street (1 block west of California) on the
dates & times below. Information: 818-238-5378
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| Sidewalk
Astronomers Chandler Bikeway Schedule — SEE YOU THERE
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DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
What You'll See |
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Monday |
August 16, 2010 |
7:30 - 9:30 pm |
Moon, Stars |
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Tuesday |
September 14, 2010 |
7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Moon, Jupiter |
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Thursday |
October 14, 2010 |
7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Moon, Jupiter |
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Monday |
November 15, 2010 |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Moon, Jupiter |
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Tuesday |
December 14, 2010 |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Moon, Jupiter |
DISTANCES
on
the Chandler Bikeway
| Clybourne Avenue to Pass Avenue |
.22 mile / 1,200 feet |
| Pass Avenue to Hollywood Way |
.25 mile / 1,325 feet |
| Hollywood Way to California Street |
.23 mile / 1,260 feet |
| California Street to Buena Vista
Street |
.49 mile / 2,600 feet |
| Buena Vista Street to Keystone
Street |
.24 mile / 1,285 feet |
| Keystone Street to Mariposa Street |
.48 mile / 2,585 feet |
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TOTAL
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1.91 miles |
RULES
OF THE ROAD
on
the Chandler Bikeway
- No motorized vehicles will be permitted on the
bikeway. The only "vehicles" permitted with motors are
wheelchairs.
- Pick up after your dogs. Bags and trash cans are
provided on the bikeway.
- Be a courteous cyclist and pedestrian. Stay
on your side of the bikeway/pathway. Be safe when passing.
- Stop at all intersections and cross appropriately
and safely.
- Be safe when entering the bike path. Be aware
that Chandler Boulevard is a 2 way street.
- Follow all regulations and posted rules.
BICYCLE
SAFETY TIPS by
burbankbike.org
- BICYCLIST RIGHTS You have all the rights
and responsibilities of vehicle drivers.
- CAUTION, KIDS Kids, feel free to cycle on
the sidewalk, just be careful of pedestrians!
- DIRECTION OF TRAVEL You must travel on the
correct side o the roadway, just like cars.
- USE OF ROADWAY If you are traveling slower
than normal speed you must ride as close to the right side of
the road as practicable except when passing another bicycle or
vehicl, when preparing for a left turn, or when reasonably necessary
to avoid collisions.
- HELMETS If you or your passenger is under
18 years of age, a helmet MUST be worn.
- HEAD PHONES While cycling, you may not wear
earplus in both ears or a heaset covering both ears, except hearing
aids.
- TRAFFIC SIGNALS Obey then as if you were
driving a car.
PUBLIC
ART along
the Chandler Bikeway
The Wagon Pull, a bronze sculpture by W. Stanley
Proctor, was installed in
Burbank on the Chandler Bikeway at Keystone Street on December
2, 2005.
Family Outing, a bronze sculpture created by Gary Lee
Price, was installed
in Burbank on the Chandler Bikeway at Hollywood Way on May 3,
2007.
CHANDLER
BIKEWAY CONTACT INFORMATION
Problems, Concerns & Suggestions: 818-238-5300
Graffiti Hotline: 818-238-3806
Police Desk - Non-Emergency: 818-238-3000
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CHANDLER
BIKEWAY | BURBANK
