活动家乔纳森·黑尔因在洛杉矶设立未经许可的人行横道被捕,理由是市政府尽管承诺“零零愿景”,却未能采取安全措施。
Activist Jonathan Hale arrested for unpermitted crosswalks in LA, citing city's failure to act on safety despite Vision Zero pledge.
洛杉矶积极分子Jonathan Hale因在Westwood画未许可的十字路口而被捕,
Jonathan Hale, a Los Angeles activist, was arrested for painting unpermitted crosswalks in Westwood, citing the city’s failure to address dangerous intersections despite its 2025 Vision Zero goal.
他和他的团体《人民愿景零》自5月以来画了14个横行道,声称城市官员无视安全要求。
He and his group, People’s Vision Zero, have painted 14 crosswalks since May, claiming city officials ignored safety requests.
虽然洛杉矶警察局提到破坏他人财产和没有许可证, Hale说,他事先通知了Karen Bass市长的办公室。
Though the LAPD cited vandalism and lack of permits, Hale said he notified Mayor Karen Bass’s office in advance.
城市只有经授权的实体可以安装人行道, 但官员表示他们愿意合作。
The city maintains only authorized entities can install crosswalks, but officials said they’ve offered to collaborate.
Hale计划于1月5日出庭, 继续推动更迅速、更安全的街道改善。
Hale plans to appear in court January 5, continuing his push for faster, safer street improvements.