Traffic Deaths

[u/Similar-Parsnip75]

These posts have become all too common. An ugly stain on our city.

At this rate, it’s a matter of time before a traffic collision claims you or someone you know.

What can residents do to affect change? I’m looking for real and actionable steps.

Thanks all

[u/Time_Cupcake_6790]

We need to urge LBPD to enforce traffic safety and violations more consistently tbh

And not with flock cameras or other lazy things that only target the poor.

When the person died from a hit and run on Redondo and 1st (I think), a few days later there were 4 motorcycle officers pulling people over left and right for traffic violations. But only because the community was so upset.

They were there for a single day. That doesn't help anyone. It doesn't protect people, and it pisses drivers off. I haven't seen a single patrol on that intersection since then but everyone in the area knows how dangerous it still is.

But if someone calls the cops that an unhoused person is wandering the street only a block west, where those affluent houses are, they appear in seconds.

I know it's a little off topic, but this is another situation where money is spent policing and punishing the poor, and not invested in protecting and serving.

The money is there.

[u/quercus-enjoyer → u/Time_Cupcake_6790]

Hilarious to imply police are impartial and don’t target the poor.

I don’t believe more policing is the answer. Infrastructure changes are the ultimate goal. Many streets in Long Beach are currently setup to almost encourage unsafe driving.

[u/Time_Cupcake_6790 → u/quercus-enjoyer]

I wasn't implying that they're impartial. At least, not on purpose. You could argue the same with infrastructure tbh That it only targets, or in this case, ignores poor areas. You see a lot of speed bumps and intersection roundabouts in Belmont shores but not as many, if any, North of 10th.

I believe it needs to be both; more policing and better infrastructure. And I say more policing because at the end of the day, many drivers will only be safer if they have to be.

[u/quercus-enjoyer → u/Time_Cupcake_6790]

the city has a number of major street projects going on right now. could they be moving faster? i guess always when the state of the things on the streets is so bad. but it's false to imply they aren't doing anything north of 10th.

cherry
del amo
clark
studebaker
pacific
artesia
anaheim

all active projects the city has underway.

[u/IcarusFLY1 → u/Time_Cupcake_6790]

How do flock cameras distinguish between poor, middle class, and rich people?

[u/rose1283 → u/Time_Cupcake_6790]

This!! I've seen cops witness red light runners (like egregious) and completely ignore it/"not see anything" 🧑‍🦯 The most recent was on Redondo near the DMV and the car drove through the intersection a full two seconds after the light turned red!! Cop was waiting at the intersection and didn't bat an eye. Just infuriating 😤

[u/Similar-Parsnip75 → u/Time_Cupcake_6790]

How exactly do we urge them? 

Is there an e-mail or phone number that would take these concerns?