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Home My WebLink AboutReporter summer 2011CITY OF R:�TCI�O CUCAIVIONGA FEATURED ON FIRST Y'S LET'S MOVE �'V]EBSITE The City of Rancho Cucamonga's Healthy RC program has been featured on First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! nationwide website. Under the headline "City of Rancho Cucamonga Creates Healthy RC," you'll find a high-profile article enlivened by photos of Grapeland Elementary School students gardening and children and families enjoying the City's parks. Healthy RC is a comprehensive city-wide initiative directed at encouraging healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Consequendy it's a natural to be highlighted by the First Lady's nationwide health effort. Michelle Obama launched the Let's Move! campaign a year ago from the front lawn of the White House. It aims to encourage physical activity across the country, increase access to healthful foods in underserved neighborhoods, provide more healthful food in schools, and educate and empower parents. Healthy RC is the overarching theme of Rancho Cucamonga's recendy updated General Plan, which will ensure the continuation of land use policies and community design that facilitates healthy eating and active living initiatives among children and families in Rancho Cucamonga. Following the national recognition, the City is even exploring the idea of a social media campaign to invite the First Lady to Rancho Cucamonga to see Healthy RC in action for herself. It would be modeled on last year's wildly successful "Rancho Googlemonga" effort to persuade Google to choose Rancho for its Fiber for Communities pilot project. The City's Healthy RC program has been recognized by others. In fact, Rancho is one of 41 sites nation- wide awarded a four-year grant from the Robert WoodJohnson Foundarion "Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities" iniriative to prevent childhood obesity by changing policies and environments to support active living and healthy eating in the community. Healthy RC Kids—the City's long- � term, innovative approach '', to reducing childhood �, obesiry—is a community- ' led effort committed to modifying the environment so that children consistendy encounter healthy messages and healthy choices that are easily accessible as they go about their daily activities. Parents, students, neighborhood leaders, local businesses, and other community organizations are encouraged to join the Healthy RC Kids Partnership. Together we can create significant changes that will empower children and families to lead healthy lives. For more information, please visit www.HealthyRC.info, call (909) 477-2700 ext. 2046 or email HealthyRCC+�CityofRC.us. � s,, ' L'�'�� xu,� "Gardening Reaps Overall Wellness" (G.R.O.W.). Up to their elbows in soil, young and old, experienced and newbie gardeners alike enthusiastically planted four flavors of container gardens—"Salad Bowl" and "Herb," "Mediterranean" and "Hot & Savory." GROW fits hand-in-gardening glove with Healthy RC Kids and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiatives for which Rancho Cucamonga received special recognition. Funded in part by Kaiser Permanente, GROW aims to address the risks associated with obesity by teaching participants how to grow, harvest, and prepare healthy meals. �� " , In the classes, a team of local San Bernardino County r��""`� `� ` "Master Gardeners" taught research-based methods for �' n"�: ; ;�� ,��` ` organically growing healthy food in containers. Class ��, �� , � members learned about plant requirements as well as �: '�� • "�� appropriate plant selection, fertilization, pests, and � ..� �'y , i� �a � diseases. GROW catalyst, Chef Geno, who envisioned �� ; the class as a logical outcome of his healthy cooking „�;;� '° Y��' `' classes, "tastefully" concluded each session with delicious The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program in San Bernardino County provides information to the gardening public regarding sustainable landscaping, backyard food production and schooUcommunity garden startup and management. Master Gardeners are UC trained volunteers who operate e-mail (mgsanberC+�ucdavis.edu) and phone (909) 387- 2182 helplines answering gardening and landscaping questions as well as teach in schools, cities, libraries, etc. ; .`' �� , s �� °�'� : � , � �� . e� ��= �,s��. � �.� �� ' '` � �� '.� ; ;� "�� .� i .� _ � � � rP � .y � �� -� ��.,; �� :w � • . �� May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.This year, the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Community Services Sports Division has joined the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to challenge Americans to get moving for health and to get active and fit during May! So get moving and stay acrive during the month of May by joining the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Community Services Sports Division for special activities during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. During the month of May, we challenge all residents of all ages to participate in fun activities the Sports Division will host at the RC Family Sports Center and local parks: • Free Jazzercise Classes at the RC Family Sports Center: Monday — Thursday (times vary) • Free Interactive Talk to the Experts regarding Health and Nutrition at the RC Family Sports Center: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. • RC Family Sports Center Open House: Wednesdays,11:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m. • Community Wallc: Thursdays (time and location vary) • Stay Active Family Fun Night Friday evenings (time and locarion vary) Physical activity not only increases your chances of living longer, it also reduces your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Moderate activity includes walking fast, dancing, or raking leaves. Do strengthening activities, like sit-ups and pushups, at least 2 days a week. By getting active you will sleep better, strengthen your bones, and lower your risk of depression. For a detailed calendar of events and more information about National Physical Fitness and Sports Month events in Rancho Cucamonga, please check out RCpark.com or contact the RC Family Sports Center (909) 477-2785. Become a Thumbs turned green this spring at the Northtown Community Center. Scores of Rancho Cucamonga residents learned how to recipes for students to sample using the very vegetables grow their own wholesome produce in classes known as and herbs they harvested. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Senior Advisory Committee will host its annual Central Park Gala in support of programs for homebound seniors. This year's festive event, themed "Black & White," will be held Saturday, May 7th at the James L. Brulte Senior Center. Proceeds from the Central Park Gala will support the Silver Fox Transportation Program that provides vital transportation service to seniors allowing them to participate in programs, classes and the daily nutrition program at the Senior Center. Without the Silver Fox, many of these seniors would be confined to their homes. Proceeds will also support the LINK program, a new effort in which volunteers keep in touch with ill, lonely, and homebound seniors via telephone. "Black and White" Gala Tickets are available ($40) at the James L. Brulte Senior Center at Central Park located at 11200 Base Line Road. The event will feature fine dining, entertainment, silent auction, live auction, raffle and the Friends of the Senior Center Award presentation. The Friends of the Senior Center Awards are presented to an Individual, Senior Volunteer and Business dedicated to the advancement of seniors and/or senior causes. � Scores of donors from Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding communities generously support the Gala. The Title Sponsor, the Ontario Reign hockey team, has generously supported the Black and White Gala for two years now. Other generous donors include the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Village on the Green, Rancho Mesa Care Center, Paisano Ristorante Italiano, Generations Healthcare, Charter Hospice, Golden Nugget—Las Uegas, Atlantis Hotel & Casino—Reno, Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, Jared—The Gallery of Jewelry, Islands, Corky's Kitchen and Bakery, Steer N Stein, Richie's Real American Diner and many more! For additional information please contact Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor, at (909) 477-2760 ext. 8003 or by email to Ryan.SamplesC+� CityofRC.us. �� 4, � � " �` ,� ,., i� °r`= l`=`{�1�% fan of RC Sports and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofRCSports. Far more information about the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, go to www.fitness.gov. To start a physical activity and fitness program, log on to www.presidentschallenge.org and sign up to take the President's Challenge. o�r :9i`lG��C� � _s��''dq � � . :t � �5,��a� E°-4rn�uac�$e�y i�n��i ^ : I�01�E071:�i 7tl �B�' �. � t�ti i� �. �,9 �-�� i�;�>�� I�Y.ip'o o iC�+y�_a�h-=O�l�S��Qo3C��?��' ��:�z � �� uV ��.Y .9_ a,_. �.�A�.K.'i �n�.u��p1. �° 0'. s ' `411� �"�� :si�"�oe� "t�QC ��C� ri76:l��d� lo`(��ai �o o��l iG�o . 9 o a' 3� �� r� o� t�o�QY��i� �xx�.?�� c? a a� x�`�4�� i� '_o_ c• o_ 4 Cs�_t��'> i�as a3 -° o _^_ ' I��r��i 1r�� - a o`' y,�� i� i'o'.G' ��Y�� Ir -''C��ia7,��i C��,C47i1��3 ?� ��l�l��.l�0�?%�1�� .�'� r � ' -, s�� , _'�.�.�,��BF .� t� . `:�" << , � � _. �`�.�-----�,,, , �. -;: ' The first phase of the Hellman Avenue Storm 2011, weather permitting. The last phase stretches Drain will be finished by the end of May. A master- along Hellman Avenue from 8th Street to the point planned storm drain is being installed underneath where the new Hellman Avenue Storm Drain ��Hellman Avenue, gready reducing winter flooding. empties into the Cucamonga Creek Channel ,, The project is also widening portions of the �,€,�� - � street, resurfacing the street for the entire length f� '' � of the project, installing a new traffic signal at 8th ;� r i,� �' '' Street, improving sidewalks, widening the railroad "��. �� + , 1r�� f��, crossing, and installing new warning devices far the �` �?`� ,� ..� railroad 'unprovements. The first phase stretches �.��a.,� St f`��' �� alon Hellman Avenue from San Bernardino Road �� +" �� g � '�� : to Sth Street. ; ,�,,,i "� �� The project will significantly reduce the ' �.;��j � �-��w.; �„ � � ' �" , � s�'�� ' � i hazard created by severe flooding duTillg w: �� 'a°"� ti� strong winter storms. Residents can expect � � � ��'� :� to see reduced shut downs of Hellman �,� �; �� Avenue during these storms, as well as ` '� ��`' unproved vehicle and pedestrian circulation "� ,,< � '� :,.� . throughout the year. � < The final phase of the project is scheduled `� � ,��`� to begin construction in July 2011 and is � � �"'� �?�� ''' '�' scheduled to be complete by December ' P�, �'� `��" *� �` � , �, : �� _m�. _,:....��+a,.; � .._�.��-�.,ti:�.�� .�.� � ��ti� � �'A\ �,)11'7 3 0 � �� l_ - G� C��?%G-�n � �� .e�o'.. n ' .;i��i(ofnno_.'o o a pol �, �- �� 4� a� o o_ `I�%Ol; Va.h �'.. � i �'4 Rancho Cucamonga has a trio of new restaurants. Dominguez, CEO of Cluck, LLC. "We love the They represent Japanese traditions, the first brand and the choice of Rancho. If you come try �erican appearance of an Australian classic, and our food, you'll come back. We're looking forward the west coast arrival of an east coast burger legend. to a long relationship with Rancho Cucamonga." When asked why Rancho, all three owners Oporto got its start in 1986 on Bondi Beach say they view the City as a combination plate of offering surfers flavorful Portuguese-influenced opportunity. The key ingredients include great chicken burgers, wraps, char-grilled chicken and location, high family incomes, and sophisticated salads. Oporto has a fanatical Australian following local palettes hungry for new dining experiences. for its chicken and distinctive proprietary sauces Then there's the simple fact that the City is known that include Lemon &Herb, Feisty BBQ,fla�orful as a great place to live and an equally wonderful Chilli, and spicy Aussie style piri-piri sauce. The place to do business. house specialty is the famed "Bondi Burger" that Oporto features two fresh-grilled chicken breast fillets, A legendary Australian restaurant has made its lettuce, cheese and mayo served with Oporto's U.S. debut in Rancho Cucamonga. Direct from signature Hot Chilli sauce. world famous Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia The Rancho restaurant is the first of three comes Oporto, a fast casual restaurant with a focus southern California locations planned by Cluck on fresh grilled, flavorful chicken burgers. Limited, lead by Dominguez, a 28-year Del Oporto opened February 25 in the Rancho Taco executive. There are more than 130 Oporto Cucamonga Town Square at Foothill Boulevard restaurants in Australia, New Zealand, England and Haven Avenue. "Yes, Rancho has bragging and China. rights for the first Oporto," says Arnold A major portion of the ambitious Foothill Boulevard Street Improvements project will be finished this September. Work will be completed from San Bernardino Road to Vineyard Avenue— street widening, two bridges, a Route 66 Trail Head with connection to the Pacific Electric bike and pedestrian trail, drainage, and pedestrian improvements. When finished, this section of Foothill Boulevard will accommodate three lanes of traffic in each direction and dedicated bike lanes. The Route 66 Trail Head will feature historic elements such as pieces from the old Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge, pavement from an earlier alignment of Foothill Boulevard/ Historic Route 66, and a mural incorporating �n` `r"aII i� j5� �*4'� �- �� t�; ; � P � �.�� "�~� ` ��p "�"^-�� =s�,. � J�1'3�1'�i'i7at�� _ 'i�^��r < ' � ;�r�'��f�'E(If9" ,A� .\' ..,�li��sv'Lre "�.Czk�3'7u-iac �--..� - .. ...,�� Five Guys Burgers and Fries Rancho Cucamonga is the first San Bernardino County location for rapidly growing Five Guys Burgers and Fries. The Rancho location opened March 9 on busy Haven Avenue north of Foothill and has been jammed ever since. "It's awesome, we're doing great, extremely well," summarizes Kyle Anderson, who along with his father Greg is the Rancho Cucamonga store's franchisee. "Rancho Cucamonga has proven to be a fantastic place to do business." "We like Rancho a lot," adds Greg Anderson. "The City is fabulous to work with—very helpful and professional." Five Guys Burgers Customers will find a lively atmosphere, a casual dining approach, and a menu dominated by hamburgers and cheeseburgers with a myriad of toppings, hot dogs, and grilled cheese and veggie sandwiches. Five Guys also provides peanuts to waiting customers. Last year, Five Guys beat out the west coast favorite In-N-Out Burger to claim the tifle for Best Burger in America in Zagat's fast food survey. Five Guys has a fanatical iconic images from the Route 66 era as it traversed from California to Illinois. The new bicycle and pedestrian bridge will complete the last segment of the Pacific Electric Trail within the City. Pedestrians and cyclists will then be able to enjoy the trail uninterrupted across Rancho Cucamonga, traveling from Fontana to Claremont. The last phase of street widening from Grove Avenue to San Bernardino Road is anticipated to begin January 2012. This includes a landscaped median and pavement overlay. The multi- phased project, when complete, will improve the safety and traffic circulation along Foothill Boulevard and the Pacific Electric Bike and Pedestrian trail. ��'" ' ��- �,�� ,.._,`:__ ,�: e- ,,,, � < � � � �� ,� � 4 �: r � zEi:� � `y�` � "�' . a.. . � , �� r ,� �,f ' � �� w�� t z. ymT. Y�' Y, , . n � � � � 4 � �� i � 1 _ � '. ��, �� = � � �`� ° , ,�;, , ,�� ,� �� . 1 ^� t 1R.� _ � �: ._ . �'?'_ , .� , - -, . _ ,s n . �"ic following on the east coast with more than 700 stores in the United States and Canada. Among the fans is President Obama (cheeseburger with mustard, lettuce, tomato, and jalapeno peppers). Kobe Japanese House A 55-seat fine-dining restaurant, Kobe Japanese House is the creation of experienced chef and owner Anson Zhang. Kobe offers both sushi cuisine as well as Teppan-style dining in which diners admire chefs theatrically preparing food at tableside grills. Anson, working as a chef in Phoenix, spent two years seeking the ideal community for his restaurant. Why Rancho? "The people are nice, the incomes are high, the City is planned in a very high quality way, and the schools are excellent. I like it here." The point about excellent schools is important to Anson. Kobe Japanese House opened on October 10, and his first child, a daughter, was born October 14. "My life has changed," he says. "The restaurant is building up a group of regulars and my daughter is growing every day." Every day, Anson and staff concentrate on producing the excellent quality food. "And then, of course, we care about the business, we care about the customers. We tallc to everybody." You'll find Kobe Japanese House at 7900 Haven Avenue. � _„ . : .�t' ,�2 Kids' safety comes first in Rancho Cucamonga. Two local programs focus on childrens' safety issues—the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo and the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. The lOth Annual Ron ives Bicycle Safety Rodeo will be held on Saturday morning, May 21 from 8:00 am to noon at Victoria Arbors Park. The rodeo is a major local event—more than 1,000 people attended last year. The goal is to teach bicycle safety. Kids can take their bikes and ride the obstacle course. They will encounter a zig-zagging course, challenging curves, and special features such as working traffic signals and railroad crossing arms. Adding to the fun, police deputies traditionally man oversized griddles turning out free pancake breakfasts. -� In the meantime, the City has launched aH, ,� what's known as the "Safe Routes to School Program" at three schools in the Cucamonga School District.The program teaches students �-" �' about traffic safety by letting them walk or » F ride in a traffic simulated environment. This .. „''�. is far more effective than reading about traffic NOTES FRC�M OLTR `VET: ~� 4� d, e Y�FOR SLI�✓Iz�ER? S '� �, ��i � .� � �' � �� r�£�,s � ��' �, -,- �'-..,fs'� t £� r � - `b„, s' �� '- �,. �Yi� �...'� ru�;�re iis �_�-�f. a'.�n .. _�s ��tc�.� s f�sx,.z, s - - �� ;.—� : �- ��% �� '. $, �+:�� ` ; r, ;� _ � _ �. , � ,. , ', �=� � �� t �„ � � ��`� �'� ��w� �' ��' - . .,: � �, . � . -, ....4�'3 ' " - ..,,, , v < < ' � safety in a brochure or watching a video. The Safe Routes to School Program consists of a three- pronged approach that includes: ParendAdministrator workshops, Student Workshops, and a school-wide bike rodeo assembly. Unlike rote memorization of traffic laws and rules, a hands-on approach teaches children to identify problems and determine safe choices in pedestrian and bicyclist behavior. The Safe Routes to School Program is a partnership with the San Bernardino County Public Health Department. The first three schools in the program are Cucamonga Elementary School, Los Amigos Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga Middle School. The City has received an additional federal SRTS grant to expand the program to five schools along the Pacific Electric Trail—Grapeland Elementary, Carlton P. Lightfoot Elementary, Victoria Groves Elementary, Etiwanda Intermediate School, and Cucamonga Middle School. This expanded program is being undertaken in partnership with the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail to encourage students to utilize the trail as a means to getting to and from school. As temperatures start to rise we must remind ourselves how the warm weather will impact our pets. Whether taking a wallc, a drive or just hanging out in the backyard, there are extra precautions that people can take to keep their four-legged family members happy and safe. 1. Never leave a pet unattended in the car or an unventilated room on a warm or sunny day. It's animal cruelty and potentially lethal. Cars quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures even with the window slightly open. 2. Warm weather is the prime time for parasites. Fleas and ticks stay busy in warm weather and summer is also peak season for heartworms. Be sure to keep pets up-to-date on their vaccinations and preventative medications. 3. When taking a dog for a walk on a hot day, plan for shorter walks midday when temperatures peak, and longer walks in the morning and evening when it's cooler. Hot sidewalks and asphalt can burn the pads on a dog's paws, so walk on the grass when possiUle. Gas prices got you down? Airline fuel surcharges creating sticker shock? Wondering how you will manage a family vacation this summer? Don't give up on summer fun, just come to the Rancho Cucamonga Library for a"stay-cation" and read your way around the world through our Summer Reading Club! As always, there will be summer reading programs and activities for the whole family, but there will be a new emphasis on adults. The adult summer reading theme is "Novel Destinations." As the theme signals, programs 4. Pets can get dehydrated quicldy, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it's hot outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful to not over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it's eartremely hot. 5. Giving your dog a lightweight summer haircut helps prevent overheating. Shave down to a one- inch length, never to the skin, so your dog still has some protection from the sun. Brushing cats more often than usual can prevent problems caused by excessive heat. 6. When driving with pets, be sure to keep them properly restrained and inside the vehicle. Special seatbelts and secured carriers can prevent them from distracting the driver and protect pets in the case of an accident. The back of a pick-up truck is never a safe place for a pet to ride. 7. Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool. Not all dogs are good swimmers. Introduce your for adults will focus on travel and world culture. Participants may sign up at both Rancho Cucamonga Libraries to join in the summer fun. � The summer reading Kick Off event is set for Thursday, June 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the Paul A. Biane Library, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. This special event will include music, entertainment, activities, and crafts with something for the entire family. All ages may sign up for summer reading clubs at the Kick Off event. Throughout the summer there will be reading clubs and special events for all ages—children not yet reading on their own, young readers, teens and, of course, adults. In addition, the Library has a variety of resources to help you find great attractions, museums, picnic spots, and other outings in our local area. Both the Archibald and Paul A. Biane Libraries have extensive collections covering travel in Southern California as well as locations fiarther afield. Or be an armchair traveler to exotic locales and historic adventures via books and DVDs. Join us at the Rancho Cucamonga Libraries. pets to water gradually and make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats. Rinse your dog off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from his fur, and try to keep your dog from drinking pool water. It contains chlorine and other chemicals that could cause stomach upset. 8. Beware of cocoa mulch and other gardening products. Cocoa mulch has an appetizing scent to some animals and can be deadly if ingested. Pesticides, rodenticides (mouse and rat baits), citronella candles, insect coils, snail bait, fertilizers and other harsh chemicals can also be fatal. Contact your veterinarian or Animal Poison Control Center if you suspect your animal has ingested a poisonous substance. Any animal or breed is susceptible to heat stroke. Some are particularly sensitive, however, including long-haired animals, brachycephalic breeds (short-nosed breeds such as Pugs, Pekingese, ��u�� _ � � � ��• i � � .. w �.. � ' �. - }i ��. . . �_ ��dJ.`�-�d' ?u � or Boxers), overweight animals, old or young animals, hyperthyroid animals, and those with an underlying cardiopulmonary disease. Clinical signs of heat stroke include panting, excessive salivation, hyperthermia, elevated heart rate, respiratory distress, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, muscle tremors, coma, inability to urinate, and cardiopulmonary arrest. If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke they should be immediately taken to your local veterinarian for treatment. On June 11, 2011 the Epicenter Stadium will host the 2011 Volunteer Recognition event as the City of Rancho Cucamonga celebrates the thousantls of incredible volunteers who provide tens of thousands of hours of service in programs and services throughout the city. Volunteers will enjoy a RC Quakes baseball game on someone's face when you bring them a nice hot and those who have reached the milestone of serving lunch when you know they're hungry or pour them a 1,000 hours of service will be recognized as "Grand nice hot cup of coffee. The people are so thankful. We Volunteers" by the City Council. have had the opportunity to meet some great people, Mike and Joyce Smith have volunteered at the James not to mention all the good friends we have made on L. Brulte Senior Center for five years. "One day our volunteer team. We look forward to working with we came to have lunch and we saw that they were �em when we serve. And last but not least, we love short-handed so we just jumped in the challenge of a busy lunch day when we all pull � ,. together to get everyone served on time. and started helping, and we ve been , helping every since!" shared Joyce ( — It's a great rush!" "It really gives us something to look � � � Interested in the multitude ofvolunteer forward to; it gives us purpose and a� =f� �°�-�...��:_ �+s opportunities available? We need reason to get up in the morning... We �"., �- � � i�P ° animal care-givers, coaches, ushers, food feel we get as much out of it as the � � , ,�- k servers, photographers, greeters, gift people we serve." a �� shop attendees, storybook readers, Teen `' '"�''��"*�' i� � ro ram volunteers, and more! It's eas What do they enjoy most about �� p g Y volunteering at the Senior Center? �"`�� ;�` Visit the Volunteer section of RCpark. �� ,� �� Y,i com for more information or call (909) Joyce is quick to say "It's the people A�' ,� "Nothing takes the place of the smile `� � ��`��; �77-2760 ext. 2202. ra � `�� Ifyou've been to Rancho Cucamonga's Metrolink Station Iately, you've noriced the unique covered bicycle lockers emUlazoned with a Healthy RC logo. As part of the Healthy RC Program, these bike lockers promote healthy living and improve the environment. In November, the Public Works Department installed ten $ikeLids 'using State of California grant funds for air quality improvement. The bike lockers �rotect bicycles from the elements and provide security against theft. The lockers have user-friendly plastic covers proudly distinguished with a Healthy RC logo and made from over twenty percent recycled plastic and steel. Additionally, the lids are one hundred percent recyclable, graffiti resistant, and have a gap at the bottom to prevent debris build up. Bike owners use their own locks to secure bicycles and can be confident about bike security. They're a great improvement over previous lockers that required a key from the City. Bicycling is great cardiovascular exercise and contributes to deaner air. It is atso economically � k�� ,, a�.� ��+�� fi� �� ` ��f ) i��- �3 9`t. S7 p.�r� �.�lY� �1 �� ! � `2 �} t '� � ,..✓"�� and environmentally beneficial to ride your bicycle or take public transportation in that it reduces fuel consumption and pollution. Check out the Healthy RC bike locicers for yourself by biJcing to the Metrolink station. By doing so you are Uenefiting your l�ealtli and the environment. Foi more information on the Metrolink visit www metrolinktrains.wm and fox Rancho Cucamonga.bilce routes check out the City website www.CityofRC.us under trails. wvaw.Cityo£RC.us 10500 Civic Center Dr., P.O. Box 807, Rancho Cucamonga; Ct191729 (909} 477-2700 • I'ax (904) 4'77-2846