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Residents urge action on Sunset Strip sidewalks, Fountain Avenue bike plan, delivery robots and neighborhood safety
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Summary
Multiple public commenters at the March 20 meeting urged the commission to address narrow sidewalks and obstructions on Sunset Strip, questioned Fountain Avenue bike lanes and parking impacts, raised concerns about delivery robots and scooters blocking sidewalks, and reported disorderly behavior and a public‑indecency incident near daycare facilities.
A string of public comments at the March 20 Public Safety Commission meeting highlighted pedestrian safety, parking impacts from planned changes, and quality‑of‑life concerns across West Hollywood.
Wendy Goldman urged the commission to inspect Sunset Strip sidewalks before summer events, saying narrow sidewalks, dead trees, trash and restaurant furniture block pedestrian routes and bus stops. “This is unacceptable,” Goldman said, and she asked the city to consider restricting parking and preventing large vehicles from backing into spaces in the five‑story parking structure.
Several commenters raised worries about Fountain Avenue projects. Stephanie Harker said she supports bike lanes in principle but not the Fountain Avenue design, warning that shifting 210 parked drivers into a lot with 66 spaces would leave many circling nearby streets; she expressed concern about pedestrian safety during a multi‑year ADA retrofit. Kyle Brazil and others asked that Vision Zero data be able to filter by street so the community can assess collision counts on specific corridors.
Delivery robots and scooters were raised repeatedly. Kathy Blavus described delivery robots blocking sidewalks and argued human delivery is often more practical for multi‑story buildings. Helen Krieger, the Transportation and Mobility Commission liaison, noted two vendors in the city (Serv and Coco) and explained enforcement steps and fines for ADA violations.
Public commenters also flagged disorderly conduct and a recurring indecent‑exposure incident. Anita Goswami described increased shouting and non‑violent but unsettling behavior in neighborhood alleys and near intersections; Rukmini Ghosh reported observing the same individual engaging in explicit behavior near a daycare and asked for increased patrols and investigations.
Speakers urged practical changes—more access to indoor spaces for service deliveries in heat, clearer parking rules, and stronger enforcement or outreach—as the city continues implementing Vision Zero and other public‑safety measures.
