Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) is set to host a free forum to address safe streets on Tuesday, Sep. 15 in Burbank. The Safe Streets Workshop will give residents an update about Krekorian’s AB 766, the Safe Streets Bill, and what lies ahead for ensuring local control over speed limits.

AB 766, legislation to give local municipalities greater control over setting their own speed limits, was held in the Assembly Transportation Committee in May after registered opposition from statewide groups derailed support.

Despite that setback, Krekorian is pressing ahead with a public forum to elicit suggestions for ways to make streets safer throughout the San Fernando Valley and the next steps toward local control over speed limits. The forum will include information from state officials and an update from local law enforcement on street safety.

Where: Buena Vista Library, 300 N Buena Vista St., Burbank

When: Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Note: While free parking is located in the adjacent lot and on the street, there are a number of bicycle racks and the library is accessible via Metro’s multiple bus lines that run through the area. Light refreshments will be provided, but a limited number of seats are available. To RSVP, please call Krekorian’s District Office, (818) 558-3043 or email Anita.Avakian@asm.ca.gov with “Safe Streets Forum” in the subject line.

Assemblymember Paul Krekorian represents the cities of Burbank and Glendale, and the Los Angeles communities of Atwater Village, Los Feliz, North Hollywood, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village and Van Nuys. His website is www.assembly.ca.gov/krekorian. Follow him on Twitter (@PaulKrekorian) and Facebook.