In West Hollywood, a vibrant area known for its walkable gay bar culture, concerns about pedestrian safety have escalated due to an increase in traffic accidents and deaths. Local residents like David and Emily have shared their experiences with dangerous driving conditions, such as cars ignoring stop signs and speeding through crosswalks. Urban planning expert Professor Michael Smart notes that densely populated, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods are particularly vulnerable to such incidents, which can negatively impact community engagement and quality of life. Despite the city’s slow progress on improving pedestrian infrastructure, with only 5% of planned upgrades completed since 2015, efforts like Measure HLA aim to enforce these long-awaited improvements. Residents and officials alike emphasize the need for increased driver awareness and safety measures to protect pedestrians while maintaining the area’s walkability and economic vitality.
Zhang et al. Study Street-View Greenspace and Exercise
GPS-based street-view greenspace exposure and wearable assessed physical activity in a prospective cohort of US women Abstract Background Increasing evidence positively links greenspace and physical activity (PA). However, most studies use measures of greenspace, such...