Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Pedestrian Safety

Long Beach’s Leap Towards Livabilty IV: Leaping Forward?

By Damien Newton | Aug 22, 2011 | No Comments

You can view the full map at GeoCommons. The above map shows Long Beach broken down geographically by census data and racial diversity. The lighter the dot, the higher the percentage of residents are Caucasian. The Vista Street Bike Boulevard, 3rd and Broadway Segregated Bike Paths and 2nd Street Green Sharrow are in the South […]

Game Changer: Disabled Angelenos Win Major Concessions from City

By Damien Newton | Jul 28, 2011 | 11 Comments

Crumbling sidewalks and intersections without curb cuts are a common problem in L.A., but they’re a lot more noticeable when you’re moving with wheels. Whether it’s pushing a baby stroller, or doing some sidewalk bicycle riding, the lack of curb cuts is suddenly a major issue. While its a minor inconvenience to someone who is […]

In Wake of Infant Death, Are Changes Coming to Art Walk?

By Damien Newton | Jul 19, 2011 | 13 Comments

At last week’s Art Walk, the monthly event where downtown art galleries open their doors to the public for free, thousands of people gathered to walk through the Downtown. The event is changing the way people view Downtown Los Angeles, but last week, tragedy struck. A two-month old infant in a stroller was killed when […]

Bike Lanes, Crosswalks, Pedestrian Signals Coming to Dahab Crash Corner

By Damien Newton | Jun 28, 2011 | 7 Comments

Last Friday, the Baldwin Hills Conservancy, a county agency, awarded Culver City $570,000 to improve the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Hetzler road, the same intersection where Christine Dahab crashed into a group of stationary Midnight Ridazz early in the morning of June 16. The improvements include the installation of a raised median near the […]

Traffic Light Construction Begins at Deadly Intersection in North Hollywood

By Damien Newton | Jun 22, 2011 | No Comments

The past week has been a dismal one for pedestrian safety issues. One week ago, the K-Town Riders were probably peacefully planning out their ride, checking their tires, or otherwise going about their business with no idea the carnage that would be unleashed on them. One week ago the fate of our city’s red light […]

City Council Delays Vote on Red Light Camera Until Tuesday

By Damien Newton | Jun 17, 2011 | 15 Comments

After a parade of public speakers rose to speak on whether or not the L.A. City Council should overrule the Police Commission and not allow Los Angeles’ red light cameras to come down, Councilman Tony Cardenas motioned to delay the final vote until Tuesday so that more City Council Members could be present. At the […]

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