The art installation is the product of two city departments and their artist in residence, working with nonprofit organizations. LADOT and Cultural Affairs (DCA) host a creative catalyst program that hires artists to produce art related to Vision Zero, the international effort to end traffic violence.

"With these old permits, an oil company could drill or frack a well next to our homes with as little environmental review as building a gazebo or a shed."

“We welcome the Biden Administration’s expected move to recognize our authority to continue setting the pace with bold policies, investments and partnerships to clean the air and accelerate the global zero-emission vehicle transition,” Newsom said.

This tax, if approved, wouldn’t cover all of the SANDAG region, but would provide a steady revenue stream for its urban center.

“There is no denying it, California needs safer streets,” stated Portantino.