Community Facts

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12% of residents in the South LA Promise Zone commute to work primarily using public transit, significantly higher than the citywide rate.

Of South LA Promise Zone residents who commute using public transit, 88% take the bus and 12% take the rail line.

Source: 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates


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8% of residents reported biking or walking to work, more than double the citywide average.

Source: 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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17% of residents living in the South LA Promise Zone did not own a vehicle compared to the citywide average of 12%.

Source: 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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12% of land in the South LA Promise Zone is covered by tree canopy compared to 25% of land across the City of Los Angeles.

Source: Tree People and the Center of Urban Resilience (CURes) at Loyola Marymount University (LMU)

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The South LA Promise Zone ranks in the 72nd percentile for levels of PM 2.5 concentration compared to other places throughout Los Angeles County.

Source: CalEnviroScreen 4.0

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About

Background

SLATE-Z was founded as a place-based, collective impact effort to strategically capitalize on neighborhood revitalization opportunities connected to transit-oriented development.

With the development of Metro’s “K” line on Crenshaw Avenue, the community saw an opportunity to examine and harness the economic impacts that the “K” line would bring to the region, and decided to work together for the benefit of the historic community.

Transit provides access to life’s opportunities and can also aid in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental harm that has plagued South Los Angeles. Effective transit-oriented solutions in South Los Angeles stimulate economic activity and provide equitable access to education, workforce development, wellness opportunities, and more.

Goal

Improve community infrastructure by increasing the affordability, safety, and use of current and emerging public mobility options

Activities

• Develop innovative solutions and pilot projects that help historically disadvantaged communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, access to clean transportation, and increase affordable transit passes, including Universal Basic Mobility and Fareless Transit for students.

• Advocate for the improvement of diverse mobility options and streetscape infrastructure including greenspace to increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders.

Projects & Initiatives

Rail To Rail Active Transportation Corridor

A 6.4-mile active transportation, pedestrian, and bicycle corridor that will connect Southeast Los Angeles and South Los Angeles with high quality mobility options to the Crenshaw ‘K’ Line, Silver ‘J’ Line, and Blue ‘A’ Line. Scheduled for completion in 2024.


Universal Basic Mobility Pilot

The pilot will bring e-bikes, shared EV cars, and on-demand EV shuttle service, in addition to a partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) to subsidize transit fares for 2000 South LA residents who have historically lacked options for how to get to where they need to go safely.


South LA Eco Lab

Transforming South Los Angeles into a healthy, thriving neighborhood — one with lush green spaces, clean air, renewable energy infrastructure, and dynamic mobility options for pedestrians, bikers, and public transit. Projects will plant 6,000 shade and fruit trees, install solar roofs and EV charging stations, expand car-sharing and the LADOT e-bike library, provide free Metro passes to 10k+ eligible residents, provide free tenants rights workshops, and more.

Fareless Transit Passes for Students

The Los Angeles Metro system has the highest percentage of low-income riders in the nation -and now, Metro and LAUSD are supporting those riders by providing fareless transit to TK-12 and community college students. SLATE-Z and its partners were key players in this effort, working to catalyze this incredible change.


Measuring Need & Success

Explore key takeaways  in Transit data, browse the featured dataset, and see  all the data and sources being used to measure need and success in this lever of change.

Key Takeaways

Severe Collisions with Pedestrians
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There have been 2,645 severe collisions between vehicles and pedestrians in the South LA Promise Zone from 2010 to 2022.

Over the last decade, the rate of traffic collisions with pedestrians has been consistently higher in the South LA Promise Zone than the City of Los Angeles average.

Severe Collisions with Cyclists
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There have been 2,516 severe collisions between vehicles and cyclists in the South LA Promise Zone from 2010 to 2022.

Over the last decade, the rate of traffic collisions with cyclists has been consistently higher in the South LA Promise Zone than the City of Los Angeles average.

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59% of collisions with cyclists in the South LA Promise Zone happen on streets without a bike lane.

Featured Dataset

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Pedestrian Safety

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Cyclist Safety

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Tree Cover

View a map about the percent of land area covered by tree canopy.