Key Takeaways
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Excessive speed and high speed limits contribute significantly to the severity of road collisions, especially for those involving bicyclists and pedestrians.
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The vast majority (77%) of bicycle fatalities on LA County roads took place on multi-lane roads, often with three or more lanes in each direction. These major arterials signify to drivers that the road is designed for them, rather than for all users.
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An astounding 85% of fatalities in 2022 occurred on roadways without bike lanes. Region-wide strategies must be adopted to close significant gaps in our existing network.
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With over half of all fatalities occurring at night, the region must focus on strategies that address night-time road safety.
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Bicycle fatalities are heavily concentrated in low-income, Black and Latinx neighborhoods and along arterials with high traffic volumes.
Key Takeaways
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Interactive Map of 2022 Bicycle Fatalities in LA County
Several notable areas of concern from this year’s collisions include:
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East Anaheim Street, Long Beach
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Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
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Figueroa Street, Downtown LA
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Avenues H & J, Lancaster