The streets around Littlerock High School just got a major facelift, and it's all thanks to a push from the community. Los Angeles County Public Works recently finished a $150,000 safety project that's making things safer for students and smoother for drivers in East Antelope Valley.
The upgrade features a new stop control at key intersections, LED stop signs, and clear roadway markings. These improvements came about after folks in the neighborhood, and even the Superintendent of Antelope Valley Union High School District, voiced their concerns about speeding and pedestrian safety, especially near the school, according to Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office.
"This completed roadway project near Littlerock High School addresses community concerns and prioritizes student safety," Barger stated. She commended the collaborative effort that has "enhanced traffic flow and implemented vital safety measures." Public Works Director, Mark Pestrella also emphasized the collaborative nature of the project, stating, "This initiative marks the beginning of work within the Antelope Valley to address rural roadway safety."
The newly finished project has more in store, with additional work on curb ramps set for the summer. Alongside immediate safety benefits, this development is expected to spur local jobs, adding some muscle to the regional economy. Los Angeles County isn't just stopping there, either, it's scored a hefty $3.95 million federal grant to tackle traffic safety in a big way across unincorporated roadways prone to accidents, as per County of Los Angeles, Kathryn Barger.
