Upcoming Events & Activities
Bike Path Report Card
Join SAFE in a crucial project to assess and improve the safety and quality of bike paths across LA County. The Bike Path Report Card Project is looking for volunteers to evaluate specific sections of bike paths, providing essential data that will help enhance our cycling infrastructure.
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Take SAFE’s CA Driving Laws Survey (English and Español)
We are conducting a research project focused on California drivers’ knowledge, and want you and your networks to take our survey!
This survey will be the basis of SAFE-sponsored legislation to update drivers on new laws and promote safety for all road users. Please take 5 minutes to answer these questions on California driving laws, and share on your social media accounts and with your networks!
Click the image for more info and to take the survey! (Available in English and Spanish)
Finish the Ride and Finish the Run - Santa Clarita
On the 27th of October 2024, enjoy the scenic San Fransciquito Bike Path and beyond, as well as the beautiful Santa Clara River Path, along with fellow cyclists, runners, walkers, and many others for our Finish the Ride and Run Santa Clarita!
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I-605 Corridor Improvement Project - 29 August In-Person Meeting
Join us to learn about the latest project updates and make your voice heard at this community meeting regarding the I-605 Corridor Improvement Project.
Revised proposed alternatives avoid residential displacements and would promote local multimodal improvements to further walking, biking, equestrian, and transit access in communities adjacent to the I-605 Corridor.
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CicLAvia - Meet the Hollywoods
Streets Are For Everyone is looking for volunteers to hype up traffic safety at CicLAvia – Meet the Hollywoods on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. (volunteer time slots available.)
As a volunteer, you’ll be tabling with us to spread the word about our organization and our upcoming Finish the Ride event. No previous experience is required—we’ll provide on-site training.
Benefits: - Make a positive impact in the community - Connect with like-minded individuals - Gain experience in event promotion and public outreach - Enjoy a fun day of activities and support SAFE!
Sign up and join us for a day of fun and community!
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Monthly Volunteer Meet-Up!
Join us for our monthly Volunteer meet up after Clean Ride Crew!
After burning some calories cleaning up bike lanes, we'll head over to Blue Palms Brewhouse to eat, drink, relax, and connect. We'll discuss ways to enhance our volunteering and give you the inside details of SAFE's work.
Everyone is welcome, even if you can't make it to Clean Ride Crew!
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☀️🧹 Clean Ride Crew - Reseda Blvd! 🚲😎
☀️🧹 Bike Lane Beautifiers, Unite! 🚲😎
We’re gearing up for another awesome Clean Ride Crew event this August, and we need your help to make it a success. Join us as we work together to keep our bike paths safe and clean for everyone. This month is exciting as we will be teaming up with the Reseda Neighborhood Council Board members and Community.
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🚴♀️ Join us at the Cool Breeze Century 🚴♂️
🚴♀️ Join us at the Cool Breeze Century 🚴♂️
(volunteer time slots available.)
Help spread the word about how we're working to achieve safer streets in Los Angeles! We're seeking passionate volunteers to be SAFE ambassadors.
No experience needed! Training will be provided on-site.
Your time at this fun event can make a meaningful impact! 🌟
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SAFE at Senses on Main!
Hey everyone!
We're excited to be at the Senses on Main Event in Santa Clarita, and we’d love your help! If you're planning on attending or need an excuse to enjoy a fun night out, come join us in spreading the word about Streets Are For Everyone and our upcoming Finish the Ride/Run Santa Clarita event.
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Voice Your Concern Over LAist Promoting Street Racing
On August 10th, LAist is hosting a screening of “The Fast and The Furious,” the first film in a franchise that sparked an unprecedented rise in illegal street racing and street takeovers.
By scientific study, each release of these films results in an increase in dangerous driving. Evidence has shown that youth who grew up watching these films are those who are now involved in reckless speeding, street racing, and street takeovers.
Speeding is the single largest factor for traffic collisions and fatalities across Los Angeles and the entire US.
Help us tell LAist that this screening event is not what Southern California needs or wants. Instead, they should be reporting on the destruction — property damage, human lives lost, and physical/mental health issues — caused by street racing and street takeovers.
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Your Input is Needed for the I-105 Corridor!
Your Input is Needed for the I-105 Corridor!
Metro is conducting a groundbreaking Equity Assessment Study to identify transportation projects that will enhance mobility, accessibility, and connectivity for everyone using the I-105 corridor. This study focuses on connecting people and places, creating community value, conserving resources, prioritizing Equity Focus Communities, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
City of Glendale 2024 Bicycle Master Plan, Action Alert!
This is it! The updated Bicycle Master Plan is heading to the Glendale City Council this Tuesday at 6pm and we need your support. We all agree that our streets can be made safer. The upcoming Bicycle Plan - which includes over 90 miles of new bicycle infrastructure - is one way to do just that for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. Your attendance at this meeting is critical.
As you may have seen on social media, there has been pushback against recent bicycle improvements by a few small, but vocal groups. Transformative changes like this can be hard, so we need to show our elected officials that there is strong support for this project from citizens across the city.
Volunteer Meet Up!
Join us for a Volunteer Meet-Up on Saturday 20 July any time from 12:30 to 2:30pm at The Morrison!
Come over and just hang out, meet people, and enjoy yourself. Or indulge in a Finish The Ride burger with fries and an IPA - the proceeds of which go to support SAFE’s life-saving programs.
Whether you've helped us in the past or are interested in joining our team, all are welcome.
Clean Ride Crew - July Edition!
☀️🧹 Bike Lane Beautifiers, Unite! 🚲😎
We’re gearing up for another awesome Clean Ride Crew event this July, and we need your help to make it a success. Join us as we work together to keep our bike paths safe and clean for everyone.
📅 Date/Time: Saturday, July 20, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Meet Location: 3403 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I-605 Corridor Improvement Project - 18 July In-Person Meeting
Metro is seeking community input on the reimagined I-605 Corridor Improvement Project (CIP). Make your voice heard at our next CIP community meeting!
I-105 Corridor Improvement Project - 17 July In-Person Meeting
SAFE is proud to partner with Metro on the I-105 ExpressLanes Equity Assessment Study.
We will identify transportation projects that will further enhance mobility, accessibility, and connectivity for all users of the I-105 corridor--cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and public transportation users.
Join us at this virtual community meeting to learn about the project and give your input on the list of priorities.
I-605 Corridor Improvement Project - 16 July Virtual Meeting
Metro is seeking community input on the reimagined I-605 Corridor Improvement Project (CIP).
Make your voice heard at our next virtual community meeting!
I-105 Corridor Improvement Project - 15 July Virtual Meeting
SAFE is proud to partner with Metro on the I-105 ExpressLanes Equity Assessment Study.
We will identify transportation projects that will further enhance mobility, accessibility, and connectivity for all users of the I-105 corridor--cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and public transportation users.
Join us at this virtual community meeting to learn about the project and give your input on the list of priorities.
I-605 Corridor Improvement Project - 11 July Meeting
Metro is seeking community input on the reimagined I-605 Corridor Improvement Project (CIP). Make your voice heard at our next CIP community meeting!
I-605 Corridor Improvement Project - 10 July Meeting
Metro is seeking community input on the reimagined I-605 Corridor Improvement Project (CIP). Make your voice heard at our next CIP community meeting!
I-605 Corridor Improvement Project - 9 July Meeting
Metro is seeking community input on the reimagined I-605 Corridor Improvement Project (CIP). Make your voice heard at our next CIP community meeting!
Independence Day Classic 5K & 10K
Join SAFE and Finish The Run at the Independence Day Classic 5K & 10K!
We need enthusiastic volunteers to help spread the word about SAFE and our upcoming Finish The Run event! Volunteers will engage attendees, sharing information and building awareness.
This event is a great opportunity to promote our mission in the community!
Partner Event: Culver City Pride Ride and Rally
Culver City's annual Pride celebration is Saturday June 29, 2024 and volunteers are needed to help make it Culver City's best Pride yet!
Volunteers can serve at either the start of the Pride Ride (from Syd Kronenthal Park to Main Street) or at the Pride Rally on Main Street in Culver City. Both shifts begin at 2 P.M.
More information will follow after sign up. Thank you so much for helping put on this celebration for our community!
CicLAvia South LA!
Join SAFE at CicLAvia where we will have a kid-friendly booth set up to give out prizes and educate on street, pedestrian, and bicycle safety. Come on out and enjoy the atmosphere (without smog!) as we connect with our fellow Angelenos. Feel free to bring friends and family.
Juneteenth 4th Annual Celebration and Resource Fair
Join Us for an Exciting Juneteenth Celebration in Carson!
Be a part of a vibrant Juneteenth Celebration and help make it a safe and memorable event for everyone! We're looking for volunteers to join our team as crossing monitors at Victoria Park. This celebration promises fun, community spirit, and a chance to contribute to an important event.
Senses on Main - Summer Solstice Event
Be Part of the Fun: Enjoy live music, food trucks, and themed activities while spreading the word about SAFE and Finish the Ride and Run.
Connect with the Community: Engage with fellow party-goers and share our mission of promoting safer streets and healthier lifestyles.
Make a Difference: Your enthusiasm and support will help us reach more people and make a bigger impact.
Take action to get the Vision Zero Action Plan funded for LA County
The Budget Process
Last month, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the County recommended a budget to the Board of Supervisors (called Recommended Budget).
On May 15, the public is invited to share comments over the phone or in person to the Board of Supervisors on the CEO’s Recommended Budget and have until May 24 to share written comments.
Between June and September, there are further deliberations about the budget. Then in October, the budget is finalized. See here for more information: https://ceo.lacounty.gov/budget/.
Funding for Vision Zero is missing in this proposed budget!
The CEO’s recommended budget does not include the $7.5M funding requested by the Department of Public Works (DPW) to advance the County’s Vision Zero plan.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan in 2020 to bring traffic fatalities to zero by 2035, with DPW responsible for implementing recommended traffic safety enhancements to our roads.
While DPW’s funding request includes specific projects ranging from leading pedestrian signals to additional street sweeping, it does not include additional dedicated staffing to advance the Vision Zero Action Plan. DPW has largely relied on grant funding, but that is very competitive and not guaranteed. With the considerable need for traffic and pedestrian safety across the County DPW needs staff support dedicated to Vision Zero.
Share Your Comment at the Public Hearing
Share your comment over the phone or in person at the budget public hearing on Wednesday, May 15 at 9:30am.
Instructions on how to provide public comment are listed below.
Physical location:
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration,
500 West Temple St., Ste 383, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Watch online:
https://bos.lacounty.gov/board-meeting-agendas/live-broadcast/
Listening only by phone:
(877) 873-8017 / Access Code: 111111 (English), 222222 (Español)
To make public comment:
In person: attend in-person and be in the Board Room when the item is being discussed
By phone: (877) 226-8163 and enter Participant Code: 1336503 then press 1 then 0 to be placed in the queue. An operator will ask your name and the item you would like to speak on.
Written:
https://publiccomment.bos.lacounty.gov/
More instructions here:
https://bos.lacounty.gov/board-meeting-agendas/how-to-participate/
Suggested Talking Points:
I urge the Board to support the County Vision Zero Action Plan with ongoing investments in executing the plan.
Just in the Second District unincorporated communities of about 200,000 people, there are about 40 traffic deaths each year. That’s the highest in the County and countless studies have shown that those crashes disproportionately kill Black and Brown Angelenos.
The seven and a half million dollars DPW is requesting is the bare minimum for what is required to address the traffic violence crisis will take much more. Yet, the Recommended Budget as zero dollars dedicated to Vision Zero.
If the County wants to eliminate pedestrian deaths and fatalities by 2035 then the Department of Public Works needs a full team dedicated to that work and a budget to match.
We need to invest a lot more into Vision Zero and programs like it so our kids, families and communities can enjoy our sidewalks and streets with comfort and safety.
Long Beach - East LA Corridor Virtual Meeting
Streets Are For Everyone is working alongside Metro to improve multi-modal transportation for all users on the Long-Beach to East Los Angeles Corridor.
Metro has a plan to improve the shared transportation system in the Long Beach - East Los Angeles Corridor (LB-ELA Corridor) to provide safe, quality travel options for moving people and goods.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time: 6 to 8pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register Here
Meeting ID: 864 2530 5715
Spanish Call-in #: 872.240.3311
Access Code: 218-792-341
Finish the Ride and Finish the Run Halloween - Santa Clarita
On the 29th of October 2023, enjoy the scenic San Fransciquito Bike Path and beyond, as well as the beautiful Santa Clara River Path, along with fellow cyclists, runners, walkers, and many others for our Halloween Finish the Ride and Run!
Pasadena Union Street Protected Bikeway Ribbon Cutting
Join SAFE at the ribbon cutting for the new Pasadena Union Street Protected Bikeway Ribbon Cutting!
Streets Are For Everyone will have a booth at Pasadena City’s ribbon cutting ceremony and resource fair for the Union Street Protected Bikeway.
The Union Street Protected Bikeway will provide a car-free connection between Pasadena City College, CalTech, Playhouse Village, and Old Pasadena.
10th Anniversary of Finish The Ride Griffith Park
Join us for our 10th Anniversary! Finish The Ride & Run will be a two day event this year with Finish The Ride being held on the 11th of June 2023.
Join your fellow cyclists to enjoy the beautiful scenery and back roads of Griffith Park. Our rides take you on a journey through the park and surrounding areas. Top it all off with an expo at our wonderful end event venue.
10th Anniversary of Finish The Run Griffith Park
Join us for our 10th Anniversary! Finish The Ride & Run will be a two day event this year with Finish The Run being held on the 10th of June 2023.
Join runners, walkers, and many others to enjoy the beautiful scenery and back roads of Griffith Park. Our runs/walks travel around the most tranquil areas of Griffith Park. Top it all off with an expo at our wonderful end event venue.
Earth Day Creek Clean-Up
Join us for the annual Earth Day Creek Clean-Up at Ballona Creek! We will be accompanying Ballona Creek Renaissance, Del Rey Neighborhood Council and Del Rey Residents Association in order to clean up the creek!
Wear closed-toe shoes, bring a hat and reusable water bottle.
Street parking is available nearby, but bike or carpool if you can!