The LA Street Smarts Program uses a creative, interactive experience to help children learn about pedestrian safety while still in elementary school.
By walking through LA Steet Smarts: Richie's Neighborhood, a replica of a small neighborhood, children learn how to:
Cross intersections at stoplights
Avoid rescuing balls thrown into the street
Signal drivers who are backing up
Safely walk around motor vehicles
All children who complete their experience in the learning environment are provided with injury prevention materials to take home to reinforce the safety concepts and lessons covered during this interactive educational experience.
The LA Street Smarts Program is sponsored and staffed by our hospital's Trauma Program
LA Safety Streets is dedicated to the memory of Richie Alarcón.
In 1987, California State Senator Richard Alarcón's three-year-old son, Richie, was killed in a car accident in North Hollywood.
In his honor, California Senate Bill 1773 was created and passed to generate funds for emergency medical services and trauma care for children.
Our Trauma program and the LA Street Smarts Program were recognized by the City Countil on October 16, 2009 for preventing childhood injuries in Los Angeles.
