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Council approves school‑safety speed‑hump review, asks DOT to coordinate with schools and council offices
Summary
The City Council approved a report to evaluate speed‑hump installations near schools and directed the Department of Transportation to coordinate with school sites and council offices; members stressed the need for education, crossing guards, and budget awareness.
The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to move forward with a Department of Transportation report and evaluation of candidate streets for speed humps near schools, while directing further committee review of broader school‑safety partnerships.
Councilman Garcetti opened discussion noting increased concerns about students’ safety at drop‑off and pick‑up times and urging more coordination between school and city agencies. Councilman Pacheco asked whether the program would include partnerships requiring schools to participate (for example by providing crossing guards or parent education),…
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