Voters approved Measure HLA – now what?

What Happened?

With the majority of votes counted, it’s clear that LA voters overwhelmingly favor safer streets for pedestrians, with nearly 2 in 3 voters supporting Measure HLA.

HLA would make it mandatory for the city to implement its own Mobility Plan, which was passed in 2015. That means pedestrian improvements like safer crosswalks, more bike and bus lanes, and better sidewalks across the city.

Why it Matters

Last year, traffic violence killed more people in LA than homicide. One contributing factor is that only 5% of the Mobility Plan has been implemented so far.

When city departments don’t talk to each other and leaders are hesitant to make tough decisions – we maintain a status quo where injuries, fatalities, congestion, and time spent in traffic are all increasing.

With HLA, we can start changing that.

What’s Next?

City Council’s Transportation Committee is scheduled to meet in the coming weeks to discuss implementation on Measure HLA.

The conversation will likely include how to get city departments to streamline their work and reduce redundancies, along with questions about prioritization and design when it comes to the Mobility Plan.

Stay tuned for more updates as Measure HLA brings us safer streets in the months and years ahead.