pedestrian safety
Streetsblog California
There’s Good Science Behind the Human Craving for Livable Streets
It's time to understanding the science of pedestrian-friendly cities. Or, why streets should be designed like gardens.
Craig Lewis
September 22, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Culver City Robertson Improvements Under Construction
Culver City is nearly done transforming one long block of Robertson Boulevard to be a safe bike/walk/transit first/last mile connection to the Metro E Line Station.
September 22, 2025
Metro Planning Committee Approves $85M for Bike/Ped Project Grants
The Metro Board Planning and Programming Committee approved $85.5 million for 16 grants to cities for walk and bike projects. Most make first/last mile transit connections and serve Olympics mobility.
September 17, 2025
Why More Communities Are Reconsidering Speed Limits From a Pedestrian’s Perspective
Is America's driver-centered approach to setting speed limits starting to shift? An engineer argues it is, and offers a reminder about why it matters.
Wen Hu
September 3, 2025
Give Your Input on Monterey Park’s Garvey Ave Redesign
Take the city’s survey and help set priorities for the project’s proposed mix of improvements for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and drivers.
September 2, 2025
L.A. City Closes Huge Slip Lane in Hollywood
What could that big empty asphalt triangle become in the future?
August 22, 2025
Angelenos Are Crying Out for Safe Streets, Is Anyone Listening?
What does it take to get the city to regularly install crosswalks?
August 20, 2025
Pasadena’s Allen Station will be Bolstered by Nearby Ped Upgrades
Temporary sidewalk extensions are giving way to permanent sidewalk widening. Construction is expected to be finished in early 2026.
August 19, 2025
Stoner Park Crosswalk Saga Draws Attention to L.A.’s Transportation Safety Dysfunction
The story of West L.A. activists creating DIY crosswalks to a popular park caught their Councilmembers' attention and shamed the city into making permanent improvements.
August 12, 2025
Who Owns the Most Dangerous Roads in America? Likely Your State
Two states show that meaningful, statewide action is possible to save lives on state-owned arterials — and cities show the results.
Jenn Fox
August 10, 2025
