Pedestrian Safety
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City Council Motion on Ending Automatic Road Widening at Public Works Committee Tomorrow
In 2023, L.A. City Council directed city departments to determine how to "eliminate spot road widenings." Public Works Department responded: keep widening roads.
September 24, 2024
Eyes on the Street: Crosswalk Upgrades in Glendale’s Adams Square
"Where we meet" is a series of art crosswalks designed by local artist Keith Knueven as part of the city of Glendale's Creative Crosswalks program
September 12, 2024
L.A. Upgrades Manchester Blvd Bike Lanes, Closing Gap
During resurfacing, the city appropriately closed a gap in its protected bikeway network through Westchester, as approved in the city's Mobility Plan - but sidewalks there remain heavily damaged
August 27, 2024
Eyes on the Street: WeHo Ped/Bike Crossing Nearly Completed
The city of West Hollywood is putting the finishing touches - including bright green paint - on its nearly complete new walk/bike crossing on San Vicente Boulevard at Rosewood Avenue
August 21, 2024
Long Beach Leads in Traffic Circles
Traffic circles aren't quite ubiquitous in Long Beach, but they're around. Riding and walking through the city one encounters circles in neighborhoods rich and poor, new and old.
July 12, 2024
In Pursuit that Left Two Dead, Senior Officer Coached Rookie on Everything but Public Safety
How LAPD's lack of transparency around pursuits makes addressing the risks to public safety more difficult
June 24, 2024
Cities Block Off Streets for Rich Neighborhoods, Not for Bike/Walk Safety – Part 2
Cities know street closures work to divert and calm car traffic, they shouldn't be shy about using diverters/closures for prioritizing the safety and convenience of people getting around on foot and on bike
June 11, 2024
L.A. City Shares Update on Hollywood Blvd. Improvements
Protected bike lanes are coming to Hollywood Boulevard this summer
May 30, 2024
Eyes on the Street: Glendale’s Brand Boulevard Complete Streets Project
The north end of Glendale's iconic Brand Boulevard has new concrete-barrier protected bike lanes and brightly painted pedestrian curb extensions
May 13, 2024
LAPD Was Crossing Against Red Light in Crash that Killed Pedestrian and Injured Six in Hollywood
The department says the officers had turned on their lights and sirens just before crossing, but won't say why they did so.
May 1, 2024
