Coachella August Newsletter

Coachella E-Blast Newsletter – August 2018

Bike path to be a sight & sound sensation

Coachella is teaming up with the cities of Indio and La Quinta to create a bike path unlike any other in the desert. The Music and Arts Line would start at Dillon Road near the Spotlight 29 Casino and continue west through Indio and La Quinta along Avenue 48.

The nearly 10-mile route would include safety improvements such as protected intersections and buffers between the path and auto lanes. The project would also connect to the CV Link path in Coachella and Indio.

Inspired by the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, the route would feature musical and rhythmic elements, luminated art displays and interactive artistic creations.

Coachella is working with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to secure state funding to build the Music and Arts Line.

Celebrate the start of a new school year

Summer vacation is just about over. Coachella Valley Unified School District students head back to class on Thursday, August 16 ^th . Even if you don’t have children, it is important to be prepared.

Drivers should watch their speed and be mindful of children walking or biking during school hours. Expect more traffic on the roads before and after the school day and remember that it is illegal to pass a school bus in either direction when its red lights are flashing. Please plan a few extra minutes to get to your destination.

Chilling out in the summer heat

Stay cool at Bagdouma Park Pool, which is open through Labor Day weekend. You can take a dip Monday through Thursday between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Open swim is offered Friday through Sunday between 12:30 and 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact the Desert Recreation District at (760) 275-5268.

Building a better Coachella one road at a time

You can now enjoy a smoother ride along Calhoun Street.

Construction crews recently wrapped up an improvement project between Avenue 49 and Avenue 50. The work included removing and replacing the old roadway and upgrading utilities and storm drains. In addition to those improvements, the stretch of road now includes bicycle and pedestrian paths so people can safely share the route with auto traffic.