Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Safe Routes to Schools

Still from LADOT Esperanza Elementary School safe routes improvements video

Watch LADOT Video Explainers for Street Improvement Projects in Westlake and North Valley

By Joe Linton | Jul 21, 2020 | No Comments

Mission Mile plans Sepulveda Boulevard bike/walk/transit improvements in Mission Hills. Under construction Esperanza Elementary Safe Routes to School improvements will support safe walking trips in Westlake.

Leo Politi students and families walking along pop-up safety improvements on today's National Walk to School Day. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A. except where credited otherwise

Eyes on the Street: Walk to School Day 2019

By Joe Linton | Oct 2, 2019 | No Comments

L.A. celebrates Walk to School Day with events at Leo Politi, Menlo Avenue, and Franklin Avenue Elementary Schools, and Vista Charter Middle School

Temporary improvements make Little Street more pedestrian-friendly. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

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LADOT Hosts Traffic Safety Pop-Up Installations

By Joe Linton | May 16, 2019 | No Comments

LADOT hosted pop-up traffic calming installations in Koreatown and Westlake - hopefully these will lead to permanent upgrades

The bulk of the $5 million in streetscape improvements will take place along Breed and Sheridan Streets and are intended to make it easier for students and their families to walk and bike to and from school. Source: LADOT

Ground Breaks on Improvements for Streets Around Breed, Sheridan Schools

By Sahra Sulaiman | May 23, 2018 | No Comments

Given that approximately 80 percent of all students live within a quarter-mile of both schools and two-thirds of all students walk or bike to class, the improvements are welcome.

Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.

City Council Approved Several Boyle Heights Projects that Will Shape Growth of Community

By Sahra Sulaiman | Dec 8, 2017 | 7 Comments

Self Help Graphics to finally own its site, affordable housing approved for three sites, and funds allocated for improvements along key streets

Students crossing Fountain Avenue during a newly-implemented pedestrian-only signal phase. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

LADOT Debuts School-Hour “All-Red” Phase Crossing at Thomas Starr King Middle School

By Joe Linton | May 24, 2017 | 14 Comments

LADOT has implemented a new school-hours scramble crosswalk to safely get students to Starr King Middle School.

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