On April 18, 2024, tragedy struck Historic South Central when 12-year-old Derrick Serrano was hit and killed by a speeding driver at the intersection of Vernon Avenue and Wadsworth Avenue. His loss devastated his family and community and galvanized neighbors into action.

Over the past year, SAFE has partnered with ACCE LA, a grassroots community organization, to demand change at this dangerous intersection and bring awareness to the need for safer intersections across South LA. Together, we organized families and insisted that the city act before another life was lost.

An example of this outspoken advocacy was on April 18th, 2025….

In a landmark victory for the people of Los Angeles, Measure HLA has passed with resounding support, marking a pivotal moment in the city's transportation future. With an impressive 63.05% (as of March 6th) of the vote, Measure HLA triumphed in a landslide win on Tuesday, March 5th.

In March, Angelenos will get a chance to vote for Measure HLA, which will speed up the implementation of the 2015 Mobility Plan to reduce transportation-related fatalities to Zero by 2035. The 2015 Mobility Plan proposed hundreds of miles of new bus-only lanes, protected bike lanes, and sidewalk/streetscape enhancements in pedestrian-heavy neighborhoods…

Good news! The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is continuing its safety and mobility improvements on Hollywood Blvd with additional work planned on the section of road between Gower St and Fountain Ave. LADOT will continue its engagement with the community regarding safety for those who walk, bike, and use public transit.