DUNIYA

Community safety

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Pilot or new project, program, or initiative (testing or implementing a new idea)

I have been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and a humanitarian advocate for child protection and education. Since relocating to LA, I've made it my home. As a mother of four, it's essential for my children to thrive in a safe environment.In my first few months driving in LA,I often felt unsafe due to limited traffic regulations, especially with my kids in the car. I noticed that many single drivers misuse carpool lanes and drive recklessly.This made me question the absence of mandatory child safety stickers, unlike in Europe and rest of the world it mendatory as a car seats. There is a lack of public awareness about Child car safety sticker in Los Angeles and throughout the state. The number of child fatalities on the road remains significant, and parents often struggle to decide when to have their child in the car, whether on long drives or short trips. Additionally, most information or stickers promoting child seat safety are not readily available in public spaces. SAFETY FIRST.

The main goals of this initiative are to consistently foster community awareness about Child Car Safety Stickers (bumper) over the years. This awareness will be created through engagement in community spaces such as parks, libraries, schools, social media, and other public areas, emphasizing the importance of displaying the sticker when a child is on board.
Specific objective 1A: involves developing a distinct community child car safety sticker for Los Angeles County, collaborating with parents and new mothers to enhance the initiative's acceptance and usage.
Specific objective 1B: is to partner with local businesses, non-profits, cities, Los Angeles County, the DMV, and highway patrol to maximize outreach.
For specific objective 1C: we aim to advocate for lawmakers to mandate the use of child safety stickers in vehicles, similar to requirements for driver’s licenses, car insurance, and DMV registrations.
Specific objective 1D: focuses on making these stickers available in local stores, child-friendly sections of supermarkets, WIC program offices, hospitals, and more. Furthermore, this community safety initiative aims to create child car safety stickers that help prevent accidents caused by reckless drivers when children are present in vehicles.

This initiative offers tremendous benefits to families across Los Angeles County by enhancing their sense of safety while traveling. New mothers and families can feel secure when taking their children to local parks, attending community events, or navigating the streets during nighttime hours. The project aims to create well-lit, safe routes and provide consistent communication about local safety measures. Parents can trust that their concerns regarding safety are genuinely heard and addressed, fostering a supportive environment where they can confidently enjoy their community. With active engagement from Los Angeles County officials, families can rest assured that their well-being is a top priority.