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Streets Are For Everyone
The Word on SAFE Streets Newsletter

Good morning Subscriber First Name!

WE ARE BACK! 

Some of you have reached out wondering why you haven’t gotten a newsletter in a few months. Thank you for asking, and I’m honored that you care. We haven’t gone anywhere, but as a small, feisty organization, we are experiencing growing pains.

Our newsletter went dark for a bit between personnel shifts, technical issues with our email marketing platform, an overload of advocacy and legislation projects, and expansion challenges. Still, I’m proud to say that WE ARE BACK!!

I have SO much to tell you about—enough to fill several newsletters this week alone. You’ll hear about all of it and some exciting expansion news over the next few weeks, so be sure to keep opening these emails. 

This week, we are back at Griffith Park with some updates and a call to action. Frankly, I’m mad that the bureaucracy and red tape at Recs and Parks have delayed the start of construction for the biggest safety upgrades to Griffith Park in its history for almost a year. I need your help to make it known that these delays aren’t acceptable. Read about it below. 

Good to talk to you again! Stay tuned…

All the best,

Damian Kevitt

Damian Kevitt
Executive Director and Founder

Ongoing Advocacy Efforts

 

SAFE’s 2025 Legislative Agenda

Photo of the CA Capital rotunda

Learn about SAFE’s priorities for 2025 state legislation!

There are four bills we are co-sponsoring, 27 bills we are supporting and three bills we are opposing.

It’s proving to be an exciting year with one of our priority bills passing it’s first hurdle this last Tuesday!

 Read SAFE’s Legislative Priorities 
 

Griffith Park Update Call to Action

Photo of a cyclist at a SAFE Protest to make Griffith Park safer for cyclists.

It’s 4 days until the three year anniversary of the tragic death of cyclist Andrew Jelmert on Crystal Springs Drive. Promised safety improvements in Griffith Park remain stalled due to bureaucratic delays.

Despite allocated funding and community advocacy, the Griffith Park Safety and Active Transportation Project has yet to commence.

We urge you to take action by contacting LA Recreation and Parks to expedite these critical safety measures.

Read the full update and learn how you can help.

 Read the Full Griffith Park Update 
 

Transform LA: Small Steps, Big Impact!

Here are this week’s featured ways anyone can advocate for a better Southern California, simply, and quickly:

  • There’s just one week left to make your voice count in the #LA2050GrantsChallenge!
    🗳️✨ Help decide how $1 million in real grant funding is distributed across LA to organizations like SAFE! It takes less than five minutes, is open to all ages, and available in 12+ languages.

    When you get to the first question:
    🟨 “What should we prioritize to make LA the best place to PLAY?”
    👉 Please select “walk-able, bike-able streets.”

    Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to vote, too! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️💛

    🔗 Vote now: https://la2050.me/safe25

  • Weigh in on Planned PCH Safety Improvements

    Caltrans will host two virtual meetings to discuss the pavement and improvement projects for PCH. Please attend and make your voice heard to ensure safety is built into PCH now!

  • Provide Input on Glendale’s Speed Safety Program

    Glendale is one of four SoCal cities that SAFE helped get approved for speed enforcement cameras to reduce traffic violence. Take the survey to help determine the nine best locations to implement this life-saving tool.

  • Get involved in the LA Parks Needs Assessment!

    LA Recs and Parks launched a survey to determine priority and future investments for park management. Take the survey to be involved in the process! The survey is open through mid April.

  • Tuesday, April 15th – Demand Action on Street Takeovers at Board of Supervisors Meeting

    The LA County Board of Supervisors is voting on a motion to increase penalties on street takeovers. SAFE is supporting this effort. Please call in or speak in person, in support of Agenda Item 12. Follow these instructions to call-in.

Volunteer Opportunities

 

Demand a Safer Griffith Park!

Flier for an event on 19 April 2025 to demand a safer Griffith Park.
 

The Streets, Art, SAFE Awards Ceremony!

Students at the 2024 Streets Art SAFE Awards Ceremony at the American Film Institute.

What is Streets, Art, SAFE?

Traffic violence is the leading cause of death for United States teens (13-19).

Streets, Art, SAFE is a fun and creative program that educates high school students about traffic safety through the arts - film, posters, and visual storytelling.

We invite you to join us in making the 2025 Streets, Art, SAFE annual awards ceremony an unforgettable day for hundreds of student artists and filmmakers!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
📍 Location: Los Angeles Center Studios
🕒 Time: Multiple shifts available from 9am through 8pm.

 Get Full Details and RSVP 

SAFE is Hiring!

 

Are you passionate about community, street safety, and making a real impact?
SAFE is looking for a people-driven Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator to help grow our outreach and volunteer programs across Los Angeles. This full-time role combines event coordination, community engagement, and volunteer management.

Key Qualifications:

  • Experience in community outreach or event coordination (paid, volunteer, or academic)

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (fluent in English; conversational in Spanish preferred)

  • Comfortable with public speaking and engaging diverse communities

  • Proficient with digital tools (Google Workspace, email platforms, social media)

📩 Send your resume and cover letter to: carlos@streetsareforeveryone.org

🔗 For more information about the position, please go to this link.

How Can You Support Our Mission?

Donate to SAFE Buy and wear SAFE merchandise! Volunteer with SAFE

SAFE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  
Federal EIN 47-3036490 - All donations are tax-deductible.

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