Several local government agencies are working together currently to prepare a “Safe Routes to School” grant proposal for the CCUSD Quad-Campus area, as well as La Ballona Elementary School.
The sad reality is that they are not trying to find funds to get our children past snowdrifts or wandering elk.
For the most part, the culprits are relatives providing transportation to and from school; relatives who, for whatever reason, cannot be bothered to obey posted traffic regulations like Stop signs or speed limits.
One of the principles of the Safe Routes to School program is ENFORCEMENT — something we wouldn't need if we all voluntarily observed pesky things like Stop signs, speed limits and red zones.
In the spirit of the Safe Routes to School program, let's ask City Manager John Nachbar, CCPD Chief Don Pedersen and the City Council to work together to find the means to do some “education through enforcement” and have a few zero-tolerance days for traffic violations around the Culver City schools for which the Safe Routes proposal is being prepared.
Since one picture is worth a thousand words, http://youtu.be/oyBn8iHbcIg.
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The saying “No Cop, No Stop” holds more and more meaning for me every day. Advertising for one of the local businesses warns about not parking in the Permit Parking Zone because the neighbors call the police. We need to have a police presence that deters traffic violators by issuing citations. If Culver City's share of the citation is not enough incentive, we need to go to our legislators so they can work for change.
Mr. Heyl may be contacted at john_heyl@sbcglobal.net
