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Traffic Deaths Now Exceed the Number of Homicides in LA. This Initiative Aims To Change That.

Mar 13, 2024

Discussing the need for improved city infrastructure in LA, prioritizing pedestrian safety and sustainable transportation. Examining discrepancies in cost estimates for transportation initiatives and the economic impact of traffic deaths. Exploring the benefits of prioritizing bike infrastructure over car mobility, reducing car dependency, and promoting safer streets in urban areas like Los Angeles.

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Michael Schneider

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Quick takeaways

Measure HLA mandates transportation improvements with focus on bike lanes and sidewalk enhancements in LA.

Promoting multimodal transportation faces resistance influenced by societal norms and media portrayals, hindering adoption.

Deep dives

Michael Schneider's Journey to Advocacy

Michael Schneider, founder of Streets for All, transitioned from a car-centric lifestyle in Los Angeles to an advocate for multimodal transportation. After rediscovering cycling, he experienced the benefits of efficient travel without traffic or parking issues, leading him to envision a more pedestrian-friendly city. Schneider's personal shift underscored the need for safer streets, especially with his daughter's safety at risk.

Introduction

4min

Revolutionizing City Infrastructure for Public Safety

8min

Challenges in City Planning and Critique of Traffic Safety Standards

2min

Challenging Cost Estimates and Misleading Figures in Transportation Planning

8min

Transforming Urban Mobility Through Biking Infrastructure

10min

Promoting Safer Streets and Urbanist Reflections in Los Angeles

4min

This week on Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Michael Schneider, founder of Streets for All and the campaign manager for Healthy Streets Los Angeles. They discuss an article from The Los Angeles Times titled, “L.A. bus and bike lane measure will cost $3.1 billion, a new report says. Backers cry foul.” This piece was written in advance of the ballot proposal Measure HLA, which was recently approved by voters, and mandates the installation of hundreds of miles of transportation improvements in L.A. over the next decade, with a focus on bike lanes and sidewalk improvements.

(Editor’s note: This episode was recorded before the results of the ballot were released.)

ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

“L.A. bus and bike lane measure will cost $3.1 billion, a new report says. Backers cry foul,” by David Zahniser, The Los Angeles Times (February 2024).
“The People of Los Angeles Just Said ‘Yes’ to Safer Streets,” by Asia Mieleszko, Strong Towns (March 2024).
Streets for All (website).
Healthy Streets Los Angeles (website).
Michael Schneider (LinkedIn; X/Twitter).
Abby Newsham (X/Twitter).
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Upzoned

Traffic Deaths Now Exceed the Number of Homicides in LA. This Initiative Aims To Change That.

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Michael Schneider's Journey to Advocacy

Impact of Measure HLA on Los Angeles Infrastructure

Challenges in Promoting Multimodal Transportation

Hurdles and Implications of Implementing Vision Zero

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts