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Good morning Subscriber First Name!
Spring is here, and with it comes a fresh opportunity to reimagine our streets as safe, welcoming spaces for all. In this month's edition of On the SAFE Side, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates, calls to action, and opportunities to get involved in making our streets safer, greener, and more inclusive. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find: We need your help with a Griffith Park safety call to action, check out SAFE’s 2025 Legislative agenda, and prices increase for our biggest fundraiser of the year, Finish The Ride & Run Griffith Park!
So grab your coffee or tea, settle in, and explore these exciting developments and opportunities to make a difference together. All the best,
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Dayna Galbreath
Director of Public Affairs
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In the SpotlightGriffith Park Update and Call to ActionIn April 2022, 77-year-old Andrew Jelmert was cycling on Crystal Springs Drive in Griffith Park, training for what would have been his fifth AIDS Lifecycle Ride, when he was hit and killed by a driver doing 80+ MPH through Griffith Park. His death underscored what park users had been saying for decades, that Griffith Park is a dangerous and high-speed cut-through for drivers, not the safe space that it should be for Angelenos. …
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Latest NewsMetro Begins Bus Lane Camera Parking Ticket Program
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Metro has launched its pilot Bus Lane Enforcement Program (BLE), a partnership with LADOT that uses on-bus cameras to issue tickets to cars obstructing priority bus lanes. |
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Finish The Ride &
Finish The Run - May 31 & June 1The countdown is on! 🗓️ We’re gearing up for Finish The Run and Finish The Ride Griffith Park, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you’re a cyclist or a runner, come challenge yourself, enjoy breathtaking views of Griffith Park, and make unforgettable memories.
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Epic routes through one of LA’s most iconic parks. A cause you can support with every mile you ride or run. Amazing energy and camaraderie with fellow participants.
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Sign up for a great day at the Autry Museum! Early Bird discounts end on April 20th.
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SAFE’s Legislative Agenda for 2025
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Thanks to everyone’s support, SAFE has expanded its legislative work to make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers and to advocate for more transit-friendly cities. |
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The heart of this work is a team of 5 staff and interns working hard to make this happen. Find out what bills we are supporting, opposing and seeking amendments on this year…
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Upcoming Events
and Volunteer Opportunities 🎉We need YOUR help to make CicLAvia and other upcoming events a success! 🚴♀️🌳 This Sunday, April 6th, we’re hitting the streets for CicLAvia — Koreatown Meets Hollywood, where the city will be transformed into a car-free space for cyclists, walkers, and runners to enjoy. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at the SAFE booth and make this a memorable event for everyone! If you’re able to help, let us know! We also have other events during April for which we could use help in Arcadia, Long Beach, San Dimas, Redlands, Salinas, Azusa, & San Marcos. Contact us at Events@StreetsAreForEveryone.org or through the link below. BONUS: Just 6 hours of volunteer time gets you free entry to the Finish The Ride/Run event of your choice!
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Donor Hall of FameSAFE honors Cohen Law Partners as our Donor of the Month for their steadfast support of our initiatives, including SAFE Support and Finish The Ride. Their commitment extends beyond sponsorship; they actively advocate for injured cyclists and pedestrians and push for meaningful changes in street safety.
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Their dedication is crucial in helping us work towards a future where pedestrians and cyclists can navigate safely. We deeply appreciate Cohen Law Partners for their ongoing partnership and commitment to safer roads. Thank you! |
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Thank you to all of SAFE’s Sponsors and Supporters!
March Program Sponsors
Cohen Law Partners, Eagle Bear, Incycle, Mc Court Partners, Not Dead Threads, Verra Mobility, Waymo
March Donors
Barbara Biggers, Bich Van Giang, Brian Pfeffer, Bryan Haske, Byron Sierra-Mattos, Christopher Galvez, Christy Kwan, Cindy Dunn, Courtney Yellen, Dave Rosenberg, David Regalado, Dominic Berbeo, Erick Godoy, Evelyn Rios, Gary Hamai, Gregory White, Helen Villagomez, James Brady, Jaime Hernandez, Jeanie Lopez, Jennifer Openshaw, Jeremy Fox, John Konrad, John McArthur, Jonathan Santos, Joseph Pelayo, Jovin Cronin-Wilesmith, Kirk Galbreath, Lisa Reynaga, Manuel Camargo, Mariane Bumanglag, Mark Jones, Natt Mintrasak, Neil Evans, Norma Villacres, Patricia Morrison, Paul Ortiz, Raajitha Rajkumar, Richard Zaynor, Robert Scibelli, Robert Yellen, Stacey Rose, Steve Rhee, Steven Feighner, Suer Family, Thanos Trezos, Tiffany Son, Tim Honadel
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SAFE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Federal EIN 47-3036490 - All donations are tax-deductible.
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