City of Long Beach Invites Community to 6th Annual Safe Streets Awareness Week

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PRESS RELEASE

Above: A cyclist safely signals a turn while riding through a residential intersection.

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) invites the community to participate in the sixth annual Long Beach Safe Streets Awareness Week, taking place Monday, Aug. 17 through Saturday, Aug. 22. This year's theme--Long Beach Moves Together--will feature a series of free community events promoting traffic safety, active transportation and stronger neighborhood connections through workshops, community outreach and family-friendly activities.

"Safe streets are a shared responsibility, and everyone has a role in making Long Beach safer," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "Through Long Beach Moves Together, we're bringing our community together to build awareness, strengthen connections and encourage safer choices however people travel throughout our city."

Four community events will take place Tuesday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 21, offering opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and practice safe driving, biking, walking and rolling. The featured events include:

Safe Driving Role Models Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom

Parents and trusted adults play a key role in shaping safe teen drivers. Join our free virtual Safe Driving Role Models Workshop for practical tips on distraction- free driving, California teen driving laws, and building safer habits. Spanish interpretation will be available through the City's Language Access Program.

Safe Streets at Long Beach Park, Recreation and Marine's Movies in the Park
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. until the movie begins
Recreation Park (4900 E. Seventh St.)

Find Walk and Roll Long Beach and GreenlightLB before the movie starts for free bicycle and pedestrian safety, impaired driving, and distracted driving resources. Long Beach Memorial will also be providing free helmets while supplies last.

Safe Streets are Sober Streets Nightlife Pop-Up
Thursday, Aug. 20, 6 to 9 p.m.
Belmont Shore (Second Street) Visit @LBHealthDept on social media for details.

Catch the GreenlightLB team on Second Street during the Stroll and Savor event. Stop by for free resources and tips to help you plan ahead for a sober ride home and keep Long Beach roads safe. Plan ahead. Drive sober. Arrive safely.

Friday Night Lights Bike Ride
Friday, Aug. 21, meet at 6:45 p.m.; ride departs at 7:15 p.m.
Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.)

Come out and light up the street! Build community while riding through Long Beach at this fun Friday Night Lights event. LED bracelets and lights will be provided while supplies last.

The weeklong campaign supports the City's ongoing Vision Zero and transportation safety efforts by connecting residents with safety education, community resources and opportunities to engage with local partners committed to reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

"Preventing traffic injuries starts with giving people practical information and opportunities to put safe practices into action," said Health and Human Services Department Director Alison King. "Safe Streets Awareness Week connects our community with education and resources that can help people make safer choices when walking, biking, rolling or driving."

These events are made possible by California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP), and the Port of Long Beach. Over the past year, this funding has helped the City expand traffic safety education and outreach, reaching more than 8,300 community members through school presentations, youth programs, community events and safety demonstrations. The programs included 37 presentations at Long Beach Unified School District schools, peer-to-peer initiatives promoting safe driving and active transportation, and the distribution of 264 helmets and more than 3,200 bike lights and reflective safety items. Citywide media campaigns also focused on reducing distracted and drug-impaired driving.

The City is also advancing traffic safety through other programs designed to create safer streets for everyone. The Public Works Department's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program is currently addressing neighborhood traffic concerns through data-driven improvements, while its Speed Safety System will launch this fall to encourage safer driving and reduce speeding along some of the city's highest-need corridors.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information and registration details, visit longbeach.gov/walkandrolllb or contact the Health Department at 562.570.7995 or [email protected].

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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