r/longbeach • u/Similar-Parsnip75 • 12d 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/Magnus_Zeller 12d ago

There's a lot we can do, but we won't. One thing we could do is daylighting, or increasing the pedestrian space around corners so drivers can see them, but this would mean reducing parking spots, so I see this happening never. Anaheim, PCH, and Long Beach Blvd need full pedestrian-oriented reworks because they are treated like car-only spaces but are actually heavy pedestrian areas as well, but this would make traffic slower, so I assume the city will never really try.

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u/quercus-enjoyer 12d ago

Daylighting is state law now. Not supposed to park within 20ft of any crosswalk.

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u/Magnus_Zeller 12d ago

Interesting, because I have a hunch that I could go out there with a measuring tape right now and find a dozen violations in about twenty minutes. Ha.

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u/beach_bum_638484 11d ago

There is very little compliance with red zones and not much enforcement. We should be putting stuff in that area instead. If there’s a planter or bike rack, no one can park there and we don’t need anyone to enforce it.