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The city confirmed that the signal at Hyperion and Monon is officially moving forward. I keep thinking about Bill and how this change will finally keep our neighbors safe when they cross the street. Thank you for staying loud until the job was finished.

March 29, 2007

TRAFFIC SIGNAL in Silver Lake, L.A. is to be INSTALLED by JULY 2007!

TRAFFIC SIGNAL in Silver Lake, L.A. is to be INSTALLED by JULY 2007!

🏆 Won — 568 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 7 months ago
TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO BE INSTALLED BY JULY 2007! ###################################### ###################################### From Councilman Tom LaBonge\'s Office: Dear Residents & Concerned Citizens: Many of you may have heard of the recent tragic death of Silver Lake resident Bill Wingard who attempted to cross Hyperion Avenue at the Monon Street crosswalk. We are very sorry for this loss to his family, his friends and this community. In mid-year 2006, the Department of Transportation authorized a full traffic signal for this very intersection of Hyperion Avenue and Monon Street. Currently, the department is engineering the installation and construction of the signal is expected to start construction in April with completion in July. This is the second signal to be installed in our area. Late in 2006, the signal at Riverside Drive and the Glendale Boulevard offramp of the Golden State Freeway was installed is now in full operation. Last July, this office led a community meeting at Fire Station 56 with staff of DOT to take input on effective ways to reduce speeding and increase safety along Rowena, Hyperion, Silver Lake Drive and other busy area streets. We directed DOT staff to study the feasibility of instituting a number of traffic calming measures to meet these goals * some of which are already in place. Please see attached DOT memo. We encourage you to communicate with us regarding public safety improvements. Please feel free to call me at City Hall at (213) 485-3337 or your field deputy, Patty Malone at (818) 755-7893. Sincerely, TOM LABONGE Councilmember, 4th District Patty Malone Field Deputy Councilmember Tom LaBonge Ph. (818) 755-7893 Fax (818) 755-7637 Cell (323) 637-7629 #################################### #################################### Bill Wingard\'s passing is a tragedy that could have been prevented. http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_021020928.html This accident made the news because that intersection is deadly.

Updates

Reached 500 supporters

February 10, 2007

February 9, 2007

I think of Bill every time I walk past that crosswalk and know we cannot wait another day for this signal. We need to hit 500 signatures right now to show the city that our neighborhood expects them to keep their promise before any more lives are lost. Please post this link to your social media so we can reach that milestone before the end of the day.

Reached 100 supporters

January 26, 2007

January 25, 2007

Seeing the count climb toward one hundred names reminds me of how many neighbors still feel the weight of losing Bill at that intersection. We need a final surge of activity to prove to the DOT that this safety measure must remain a top priority before the construction window closes.

6 Comments

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Robert Castro
19 years ago Featured

STILL WAITING. Get it done already!!!!

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Elena Harris
19 years ago Featured

This light is needed for the kids walking to school. Can't believe it took this long to get it approved.

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Sarah Nash
19 years ago Featured

Too many people speed down Hyperion. It is a death trap for anyone trying to walk across the street. About time they put a light in!

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Dave Ramos
19 years ago Featured

Bout time smh

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Mike Preston
19 years ago Featured

Finally. Its been dangerous for way too long. RIP Bill.

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Jessica Becker
19 years ago Featured

I drive through this intersection every single day and people go way to fast. Glad to hear this is finally happening before someone else gets hurt.