Following Council President Krekorian's action last year to fund speed humps at every elementary school in the Second District, the Council has expanded the program to schools through the City. Building on this momentum, Mayor Bass has implemented “quick build” street improvements at more than 180 intersections at more than 40 schools, installing more than 250 speed humps near 92 schools where speeding is a known issue.
School Slow Zones with reduced 15 mph speed limits have been established on more than 450 street segments adjoining 190 schools. The City has also expedited the hiring of additional crossing guards. Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is deploying more than 500 crossing guards for this school year, the widest deployment in over a decade.
Drivers too can do their part for safety in school zones. “Just slow down!” says the Council President. “Put down your phones and pay attention.”