“We’ve just seen it every other week, it seems like there’s an unfortunate accident or a fatality,” said Gonzalez, who introduced the bill last week. It’s already received support from Long Beach Councilmember Suely Saro, whose district includes a large portion of the roadway.

Gonzalez, a member of the local PTA, said she’s been inundated with calls and emails from parents asking for more safety measures like flashing beacons, speed bumps and crosswalks. Caltrans, the state transportation agency, manages the road and is responsible for any such changes. A Caltrans spokesperson said Monday it currently has projects underway to improve sidewalks, protected bikeways and crosswalks throughout the eight-mile segment.

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