A Conversation with Tanisha Taylor
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we had the honor of speaking with one woman who is making history in the transportation field: Tanisha Taylor, Chief Deputy Director of the California Transportation Commission. Tanisha’s vital work in transportation affects everything from air quality to sustainable housing standards. For over 15 years, she has positively shaped communities in California. In the interview below, she tells us about her journey, her identity, and her work.
Honoring Black History, Honoring Black Lives
The Go Human campaign is committed to uplifting and amplifying the contributions of Black communities. To celebrate Black voices, joy, advocacy, power, and creativity, we would like to share the following content and resources from leaders, organizations, and movements.
Diving into 2021 with a Safety Resolution & NEW Safety Resources!
SCAG’s Go Human campaign is welcoming 2021 with renewed commitments to equity, mobility, and transportation safety with the adoption of the Toward Zero Deaths resolution by the Regional Council on Feb. 4, 2021. The resolution provides a framework for reducing fatalities and serious injuries across the SCAG region in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
2020 Year in Review
As 2020 comes to a close, Go Human hopes to continue facilitate helpful resources during these challenging times. With the goal of supporting communities during the ongoing pandemic, Go Human partnered with community members, nonprofit organizations, cities, and local agencies throughout the region to create safer and healthier places through education, advocacy, resource sharing and projects. Thanks to the California Office of Traffic Safety, the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee and all of our generous funders for supporting meaningful work across the region this year.
Here are some highlights we are particularly proud of from 2020.
Go Human Kicks off $1.25 million Grant with Community Listening Session
The Go Human team is pleased to announce that the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded SCAG $1.25 million in grant funding to continue the Go Human program. This grant will fund continued Go Human activities through September 2021, enabling the program to serve a greater role in recovery and resiliency efforts in response to the pandemic, especially for the people most impacted.
Join the Go Human Community Listening Session to Inform Upcoming Traffic Safety Engagement Strategies
At SCAG, we know that traffic safety remains a critical issue for our region. On average, 1,500 people are killed, 5,200 are seriously injured, and 136,000 are injured in traffic collisions each year across Southern California in Imperial, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura counties. People who walk and bike are at greater risk of fatalities.
Go Human Campaign Re-launches with Safe Driving Messaging and Pledge
This month, SCAG’s Go Human program re-launches its advertisement campaign with new messaging to encourage safer driving to improve safety for people walking and biking. Residents across the region will see ads in creative places, reminding drivers to slow down and watch for people walking. The advertising campaign is just one of many strategies to support safety across the region.
SCAG’s Go Human Awards 28 Safety Mini-Grants Across the Region
SCAG’s Go Human Campaign is proud to announce that we have awarded 28 Mini-Grants to fund projects that build street-level community resiliency and increase the safety of vulnerable street users, including those who depend on biking and walking. More than $200,000 was awarded across the region.
The Local Community Engagement and Safety Mini-Grants (Mini-Grants) expand the concept of traffic safety amid the efforts to reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recognize its unprecedented impact on our communities.
Resilient Streets Webinar Series: Register Today!
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a devastating impact on communities across the region, the nation, and the world. As a result, jurisdictions are contending with strategies to respond to the pandemic’s impacts and envisioning long term efforts for street level planning, safety, resiliency, and recovery. Across the country, emerging practices have included repurposing street space for aid distribution, resource delivery, and temporary infrastructure for bus rapid transit (BRT), among many others.
May (and Every Month) Is Bike Safety Month
Bike Safety Month has taken a new meaning under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While many people stay at home and limit travel to essential services to reduce the rate of transmission, the nature of Bike Month changes.
During this time, safe transportation for essential workers bicycling for their work or commuting to work is even more important, in addition to those bicycling for safe transportation and exercise, especially in light of reports of increased speeds despite reduced auto vehicle traffic.
Apply Today! Go Human Mini-Grants Program Now Available
At SCAG, we’ve been thinking about how community engagement is changing under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While people stay at home and limit travel to essential services to reduce the rate of transmission, agencies and organizations must continue to rethink conventional in-person engagement in this landscape.
Active Transportation Program – Cycle 5 Outreach Update
To prioritize public health in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and its partner county transportation commissions will be shifting its outreach efforts for the fifth cycle of funding for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) from in-person events to webinars. Please read below for more information about the program and contact Cory Wilkerson at wilkerson@scag.ca.gov with any inquiries.
Go Human Events Update
To protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Go Human events taking place through April 25 will be postponed or canceled. Please check the Go Human website for more information on rescheduled events and to review resources to help your city build safer streets that promote walking, biking and community connection. We look forward to seeing you at a Go Human event again soon.
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Culver City Advances La Ballona Elementary Safe Routes to School Project after City Council Approval
Go Human congratulates the City of Culver City on the approval of the La Ballona Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project. After an extensive two-year planning and community engagement process, including key project partners such as Bike Culver City, La Ballona Elementary School parents, and others, the SRTS project was approved for construction by the City Council at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 3.
High Injury Network: A Tool to Improve Safety in the Region
Traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries are a critical and preventable public health and equity issue in the region. Approximately 1,500 people die, more than 5,200 are severely injured, and 136,000 are injured on roadways throughout the SCAG region every year. These numbers represent children, parents, spouses, relatives, and friends. These are people who were going about their typical day—heading to work, the grocery store, or to visit family.
2019 Year in Review
As 2019 comes to a close, we are taking time to reflect on a banner year for Go Human! Go Human has partnered with community members, nonprofit organizations, cities and local agencies throughout the region to create safer and healthier places through education, advocacy, resource sharing and events.
Connect SoCal – Focus on Active Transportation
Connect SoCal, SCAG’s 2020–2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, is a long-range plan to help guide the region’s growth, and includes transportation improvements and land use ideas to shape the future of Southern California.
Roll to the Stroll Recap
On Friday, Nov. 22, Go Human partnered with the annual Glendora Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Festival to put on the Roll to the Stroll in the City of Glendora to offer community members a unique experience of Glendora Avenue. Together, the events opened up the Glendora Village between Bennett and Carroll Avenues for residents to experience street improvements that are intended to make walking and biking in the community safer and more enjoyable.
Meet on Beach Recap
Meet on Beach was fun for the whole family! Thousands of people
came out this past Sunday, Nov. 17th to enjoy 1.5 miles of
open streets with BMX jumps, games, live performances, food,
and all kinds of outdoor activities. SCAG President Bill
Jahn helped welcome people to the event. With such a great
turnout and event, we are excited for what’s in store for next
year’s Meet on Beach! Check out photos from the event below.
Roll to the Stroll Holiday Event in Glendora
In partnership with the Glendora Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Festival, join us on Glendora Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Carroll Avenue for Roll to the Stroll to test out temporary safety improvements that help make Glendora Avenue safer and more inviting to walk and bike. Experience temporary features including a parking protected separated bike lane, curb extensions, wayfinding signage for the upcoming Gold Line station, and a parklet. We’ll be excited to hear your feedback on the potential improvements.