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Norwalk reports Office of Traffic Safety grant to boost pedestrian and bike safety
Summary
City staff said a state Office of Traffic Safety grant (resolution 25-36) funds education, patrols and safety gear giveaways — including glow bracelets, helmets and a planned bike rodeo — aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities.
City staff told the Norwalk City Council on Dec. 9 that a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will fund education, outreach and enforcement to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Rita Ruiz, presenting the update, said the grant supports the city’s efforts to reduce traffic‑related injuries and fatalities involving pedestrians and bicyclists. "This grant is part of a statewide effort to reduce traffic related injuries and fatalities involving pedestrians and bicyclists," Ruiz said. The program ramped up with increased patrols and participation in National Walk to School Day on Oct. 1, during which the Community Safety Partnership team escorted more than 100 students at participating elementary schools.
Ruiz listed recent activities funded by the grant: distribution of glow‑in‑the‑dark bracelets at trunk‑or‑treat events and parades, pedestrian safety pamphlets for parents and seniors, senior‑center presentations, and increased before‑and‑after‑school patrols to support student safety. Looking ahead, staff plans bicycle safety giveaways (reflectors and helmets), a bike rodeo and additional outreach around National Night Out and other community events in 2026.
Ruiz closed by saying the grant enabled the city to expand patrol deployment and safety education tied to school and community events.
