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Driver Killing Koreatown 4-Year-Old Sparks Protest Push For Vision Zero
As traffic deaths rise, L.A.'s Vision Zero program survives in name, but as a hollow shell robbed of its early promise
October 18, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Walk to School Day 2019
L.A. celebrates Walk to School Day with events at Leo Politi, Menlo Avenue, and Franklin Avenue Elementary Schools, and Vista Charter Middle School
October 2, 2019
New Metro Report: Understanding How Women Travel
Metro's new report lays the groundwork for Metro efforts to improve women riders' experience via an upcoming Gender Action Plan.
September 27, 2019
L.A. Installing Rainbow Halo Memorial Art At Traffic Death Sites
Los Angeles dedicated the first of its planned 100 "Rainbow Halo" memorial markers for victims of traffic violence.
August 16, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Upgrades To Rosewood Avenue Diverter
LADOT upgraded the Rosewood/La Brea bike/ped crossing - adding green pavement, additional markings, bollards, and signage
July 16, 2019
New Safe Streets Advocacy Guide from L.A. Walks and Best Start
Safe Streets, Healthy Families Advocacy Guide is a new jargon-free step-by-step guide for neighbors wanting to improve their streets
June 25, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Rosewood’s New Diverter Crossing
Cyclists and pedestrians can now safely cross La Brea at Rosewood. Drivers get a right turn only.
June 11, 2019
LADOT Hosts Traffic Safety Pop-Up Installations
LADOT hosted pop-up traffic calming installations in Koreatown and Westlake - hopefully these will lead to permanent upgrades
May 16, 2019
Councilmember Ryu Seeks Input on Silver Lake Traffic Safety – Focused on Rowena, Waverly, Angus
LADOT and consultants recommend traffic-calming measures to curb "cut-through traffic"
May 9, 2019
Silver Lake Area Street Safety Efforts Gain Momentum on Several Fronts
After favorable neighborhood council elections and LADOT report, discussions are shifting from defending existing safety improvements, and instead looking to expand them.
April 12, 2019