The road closure is part of an effort to improve safety for cyclists, runners, hikers and equestrians in one of the country's largest urban parks.
After a hit-and-run driver killed a bicyclist, the city of Los Angeles temporarily closed a section of Griffith Park Drive to vehicles. Now, citing ongoing road safety concerns, officials have made the ban on cars permanent.
“I am so excited to bring the road revolution home to Council District 4,” Raman said. “Our office, in partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks, worked with lightning speed to make this closure along Griffith Park Drive a reality, and we have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from the community.”L.A. banned cars from a major Griffith Park road.
Eli Akira Kaufman, executive director of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, also praised Thursday’s vote.
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