Cruising Colorado: Route 66 & Old Pasadena's Car Scene

TheCity of Pasadena Department of Transportationis committed to achieving the safe, efficient and convenient movement of people and goods within Pasadena, while concurrently ensuring a balance between land use and transportation to maintain a livable community in which cars are not necessary to travel within the city.Day Oneis a community-based nonprofit organization with more than a 30-year history of providing effective, high quality and culturally-sensitive public health education, intervention, and policy development in the San Gabriel Valley. We believe In building vibrant, healthy cities by advancing public health, empowering youth, and igniting change.Pasadena Complete Streets Coalitionis an all-volunteer group working for cleaner, healthier, sustainable, and more inclusive transportation and planning solutions in Pasadena.

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Walk a section of Route 66 - known as the "Mother Road" and the “Main Street of America” - around present-day Old Pasadena.

Old Pasadena

Walktober Pasadena 2025

Walktober is a month-long series of walking events in Pasadena, sponsored by the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation. Day One and the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition are the primary organizers with numerous partner groups and volunteers.

In November 1926, Route 66 was established as part of the U.S. numbered highways system, connecting cities like Pasadena to far flung locations across the country. The highway soon burst into pop culture and attained legendary status, featured in books, movies, and music over the course of the 20th century.On this tour, we’ll walk a section of Route 66 - known as the "Mother Road" and the “Main Street of America” - around present-day Old Pasadena. In addition to Route 66 lore, we’ll talk more broadly about car culture in Pasadena, and the dealerships, manufacturers, and service stations that helped drive a thriving city throughout the 20th century and into a new millennium.This tour is generously sponsored by the <a href="https://www.oldpasadena.org/" title="https://www.oldpasadena.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Old Pasadena Management District</a>. <ul><li>Total distance will be approximately 2.5 miles.</li><li>We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and a hat.</li><li>We also recommend bringing water and a snack.</li></ul>Please register in advance to help us anticipate the number of attendees. <ul><li>We encourage walking, biking or taking transit to all Walktober events. Check the <a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/pasadena-transit/" title="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/pasadena-transit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pasadena Transit </a>and <a href="https://www.metro.net/" title="https://www.metro.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Metro</a> websites for transit options. <a href="http://google.com/maps" title="http://google.com/maps" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google maps</a> walking and biking directions can also be helpful.</li><li>City installed bike racks are available at or near the start location.</li><li>Street parking is available at or near the start location. Check the parking signs for restrictions or pay options.</li><li>Paid off-street parking is available in the area.</li></ul>For accessibility information and requests, contact (626) 744-7311 or <a href="mailto:CSC@cityofpasadena.net" title="mailto:CSC@cityofpasadena.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CSC@cityofpasadena.net</a>.​Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability. This event is part of Walktober Pasadena 2025, made possible by the<a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation/" title="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> City of Pasadena Department of Transportation</a>, <a href="http://godayone.org" title="http://godayone.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Day One</a>, and the <a href="https://www.pasadenacsc.org/" title="https://www.pasadenacsc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition</a>.

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