We did it! The 3 priority bills that SAFE co-sponsored this year are headed to the Governor’s desk! Now is the time to stand up and show our support for these life-saving bills, so push them through the finish line and signed into law. 

Here is a breakdown of the 3 bills and how you can help ensure they are signed by the Governor.

Imagine waking up one day to discover that you have cancer, and you don't know how to handle it. Medical bills pile up, and finding the right doctor for treatment feels impossible. Should you even seek treatment or just give up? Everything gets caught in a spiral of confusion, and no one seems to have the time to stop and talk.

Many people live in this spiral. However, in this case, "cancer" is a traumatic traffic collision…

The new California Legislative term began this past February, and numerous transportation safety bills were introduced. SAFE focuses on the most important of these bills—supporting, requesting amendments, or opposing them. Here are the bills Streets Are For Everyone will support in 2024.

Eric Morales, a 16-year-old student, was riding his bike to summer school when he was hit by a truck, leaving him in a coma for a month. Miraculously, he survived and is improving with physical and occupational therapy, but Eric's family still has a long road ahead; Eric has a traumatic brain injury and a permanent titanium rod in his right lower leg… read on to see what Eric is up to and how we have helped him.

SAFE's accomplishments in 2023 are best summed up by a comment made by a legislative staffer, "You guys are everywhere. I thought for sure you were a huge organization. You might be small, but you punch way above your weight."

By the Numbers

Our team is very proud of what we produced in 2023. Let's look at our accomplishments by the numbers and some of our highlights.

Every year, on the 3rd Sunday of November, organizations and individuals gather to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It is high high-profile global event to remember the many millions who have been killed and seriously injured on the world’s roads and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families, and communities.

This day has also become an important tool to advocate and call for an end to the preventable epidemic of traffic violence in Southern California and across the US. This year, we call attention to one specific deadly road, Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), and call for tangible and effective action by CalTrans to slow down and fix PCH.

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 645, authored by Asm Laura Friedman and cosponsored by SAFE, Streets for All, and Walk San Francisco! This means changes coming to school zones and high-injury intersections starting in 2024…

Streets Are For Everyone has entered into a partnership with People Powered Media, a new publication from journalist Sam-Omar Hall. The two institutions will collaborate on articles, events, and advocacy.

SAFE is proud to participate (along with the National Coalition for Safer Roads and Verra Mobility) in spreading the message of National Stop on Red Week, August 6th - 12th, which serves as an important reminder of the dangers we face on our roads and the responsibility we all hold to Stop on Red.

Authored by Glendale Assemblymember Laura Friedman, this bill creates a new pilot program in Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Long Beach, Oakland, and Glendale. It allows those cities to install speed camera systems in school zones, high-injury streets, and areas with a history of street racing.

When it comes to street safety, it’s important to think about the language we use. Instead of using the term “accident,” let's refer to them as preventable crashes. The term "accident" suggests things happened by chance, and nobody is to blame. But by referring to them as "crashes," we can understand the importance of human actions, infrastructure, and policies in road safety and saving lives.

With the rise in popularity of cycling as a mode of transportation, exercise, and leisure activity, People For Bikes has been promoting bike-friendly communities and infrastructure across the United States. As part of their ongoing efforts, People For Bikes has recently released their highly anticipated "Best Places to Bike Report," providing cyclists with a comprehensive guide to the top biking destinations in the country.

The residents surrounding Marion Park have been terrorized by street racing for more than 20 years, a fire stoked by the release of the first Fast and Furious film. On May 19th, Fast and Furious X was released, and Marion Park was ready ….

In Los Angeles, traffic collisions are the #1 killer of our youth aged 4-14. And, with traffic incidents on the rise in school zones, it’s imperative to educate them.

The Streets, Art, SAFE program aims to enlighten and empower students to do something about it through creative, fun, artistic, and impactful visual storytelling while also developing film and visual arts expertise.

In 2022, The California Air Resources Board (CARB) was given approval for a $10 million budget to incentivize Californians to offset some or all of their driving with an electric bike. CARB announced their finalized enrollment details and eligibility requirements for their e-bike incentive program.

Each year, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims honors those who have been killed and injured on roads around the globe — 1.35 million people each year worldwide.

On the week leading up to November 20th, Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) is speaking out with crash victims, street safety organizations, community members, faith leaders, elected officials, and dignitaries from across the country and globe to REMEMBER, SUPPORT, and ACT.

Thank you to every single one of you who attended or supported our 6th Annual Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Halloween event! The event was a success …

Senate Bill 1472 (Ryan’s Law) was passed in California! This bill, which SAFE worked tirelessly to support, will make it easier to charge individuals with the crime of reckless driving.

Advocates of alternative transportation cheered as the City of Los Angeles approved a long-awaited bicycle master plan. With more than 1,600 miles of proposed bikeways, the plan envisions a future in which the bicycle is an integral part of urban transportation.

Residents in Angelino Heights reached out for help on Street Racing in their area as Fast and Furious 10 is being filmed yet again on one of their streets.

This community has become a popular location for illegal street racing & dangerous stunts due to landmarks there, made iconic by the Fast and Furious franchise.