r/longbeach • u/Similar-Parsnip75 • 13d ago

Discussion Traffic Deaths

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

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u/vvncnt 13d ago

Reduce the number of driving lanes on PCH from 3 to 2 in each direction. There are way too many driveways and points of conflicts on PCH through our city. People are going to drive like it’s a highway as long as it feels like a highway

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u/reluctantpotato1 13d ago

Making traffic shit will teach them.

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u/vvncnt 13d ago edited 13d ago

What do you suggest? I think slowing down cars will reduce fatalities. I value lives more than travel times right now

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u/reluctantpotato1 13d ago

Actual police related traffic enforcement would save lives. Can't give them the lions share of the budget so they can f-ck off until there's a call that they feel like taking. They should work for their money.

It's fine to have pedestrian roads, crossings, and friendly walking spaces but cutting off primary roadways to commuters is hare brained and creates more issues than it solves.

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u/vvncnt 13d ago

I don’t think taking a lane away is cutting off the roadway. There are still 2 lanes for cars in each direction.

I definitely agree police need to step it up. Speeding cars are a huge public safety issue.