We’re a community organization advocating for safe streets and alternative options. Our slack has dozens of Long Beach residents who are passionate about their city and the way we get around it. Here’s a bit more about some of the folks who participate in Car-Lite Long Beach advocacy:

Kurt likes bikes, trains, and buses and thinks the world would be a better place if they went more places and it was easier to use them. He got into advocacy after watching way too much urbanist Youtube and sinking hundreds of hours into Cities: Skylines, and now spends the majority of his waking hours encouraging people to join the fight against car-dependent infrastructure.

My name is KB. I’m a resident of District 3 and I’m a passionate advocate for safer streets and vibrant cycling communities. My journey into advocacy began in 2018 when I was struck by a van while walking to my bus stop at 4th and Redondo on my commute to work. I was fortunate that my crash did not result in severe injury or death, but it was life-altering. Since then, I’ve been dedicated to improving road safety in Long Beach. Come find me at a bikes and coffee ride!

I’m Alex, I’m an infrastructure nerd and confirmed bike guy. I grew up riding my bike everywhere in the San Fernando Valley and just kept right on doing it. I’m passionate about public safety and health as it relates to transportation choices and infrastructure. Catch me at bike lane cleanups and bikes & coffee!

Hi! I’m Nico. I was born and raised in Argentina, spent my twenties traveling and finally settled in southern California. But while as a kid I would have loved being in the car capital of the world, after living in cities like London and Montreal I now believe that sustainable transportation is the future of urban mobility. This drove me to become an advocate for cycling and public transportation. Aside from Car-Lite, I serve on the board of Bike Long Beach since 2024 and I’m active in the (amazing) Long Beach biking community.

Isaac Martinez was born and raised in Southeast Los Angeles. As the middle child to a Mexican mother and a Nicaraguan father, Isaac was raised with the notion that hard work is the only way forward.
Isaac developed a strong sense of community service from a young age but the tragic passing of his brother in law due to heat exhaustion deepened his commitment to making a difference. Today, Isaac is a passionate advocate for sustainability and public health. He is constantly seeking innovative ways to mitigate climate impacts. Isaac serves as board member of BIKE Long Beach.