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City seeks to accept $415,000 in state traffic safety grants for car seats, bike gear

Community Investment Department would run free child car seat and pedestrian safety programs from October 2026 through September 2027.

City Council· posted Oct 16Spending$415K

Low income Los Angeles residents could get free child car seats, safety classes, and bicycle and pedestrian safety equipment under two State Office of Traffic Safety grants totaling $415,000. The Community Investment Department asks the City Council and Mayor to accept the grants and approve a $10,000 contract with Central City Neighborhood Partners.

What happens next

City Council consideration of the City Administrative Officer recommendations, subject to Mayor approval

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