Ciclovía Salinas is a youth-led, open-streets community event designed to promote active transportation options like walking and bicycling, among other goals. The event temporarily excludes motorized vehicles from Alisal Street between Main Street and Sanborn Rd, allowing residents to participate in a variety of physical activities and learn about available community resources. Last year's event drew over 3,000 participants people from the surrounding Alisal neighborhoods and from across Salinas and the greater Monterey County who participated in the event and were able to ride bikes, walk, jog, skateboard and roller skate along 1.6 miles of Alisal Street free of cars. Other event activities included live music, Zumba, Baile Folklorico dance class, Crossfit activities, hula hoop game, soccer clinic and football. 

This year's October 9th Ciclovía event is being planned by youth in Salinas with the support and oversight of Building Healthy Communities. The event will open Alisal Street from Main St to Sanborn Rd, for recreational activity from 10am-2pm. TAMC will be distributing bike education materials and will be giving away helmets at its informational booth. In addition, TAMC is partnering with the City of Salinas to do a demonstration cycletrack and protected bike lane that will allow Ciclovía participants to learn about these new bike facility types.  

Representatives from the Salinas Ciclovia planning committee will provide a presentation on the proposed event. Event organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the event.