Community Street Safety Project
Altadena Town Trail & Greenway Initiative (ATTGI)
What would make your street feel safer to walk or bike on?
Through walks, runs, and bike rides, we’re paying attention to what people experience, what feels unsafe, and what’s missing, and beginning to test small improvements along a pilot corridor in Altadena.
In partnership with Altadena Bicycle Club • Community rides and walks underway • Supported by a national grant
what’s going on?
why this started
Altadena has lost community members, including Kent Pulver, in pedestrian collisions.
In many areas, especially west of Lake Avenue, streets are not safe for walking or biking.
what we’re doing
We’re hosting:
community bike rides
neighborhood walks
local movement-based events
This gives people a chance to notice what feels unsafe and what’s missing.
what this leads to
This will grow into a network of safer,
more connected routes across Altadena - connecting neighborhoods, schools, local businesses, and the foothills.
We’re beginning to test small improvements, such as shade, seating, and wayfinding, along a pilot corridor.
where is this happening?
We’re focusing on areas west of Lake Avenue, where safety concerns are
highest and many streets were not designed with people in mind.
who’s behind this?
Altadena Bicycle Club
Led by long-time Altadena organizer & resident, Dot Wong, the club brings people together through rides and has deep roots in the local community.
Lotus Rising LA
A grassroots organization supporting wildfire recovery. We work directly with residents to understand what’s needed and turn that into tangible, on-the-ground efforts.
This is a collaboration between people already doing the work in Altadena.
what this can look like
New York City
Redesigned streets with protected bike lanes, safer crossings, and updated signals
34% reduction in injury risk
Over 60% reduction on high-risk streets
40–50% fewer crashes causing serious injury or death
Source: NYC Department of Transportation
Queens Boulevard, New York City
Major corridor redesigned with protected lanes and safer crossings
Over 40% drop in pedestrian and cyclist injuries
Number of people biking doubled
Source: NYC DOT / Streetsblog reporting
Washington, DC
Protected bike lane installed on a major corridor
46% drop in total crashes
91% drop in cyclist injury crashes
Source: DC Department of Transportation / Washington Post reporting
Other cities have made changes to their streets that led to measurable improvements in safety.
