LA Critical Mass Joins SAFE and Advocates Across LA for the 4th Annual Die‑In at City Hall

Honoring Lives Lost and Demanding Real Change. More than 250 people were killed on LA streets in 2025. LA Critical Mass joins SAFE and fellow advocates at City Hall to remember those lost and highlight the urgent need for safer, more equitable mobility across the city.

This event honors the lives lost to traffic violence in 2025 and raises awareness about the urgent need for safer streets across Los Angeles.

As of December 6, more than 250 people were killed on LA streets in 2025. This tragic number stands in stark contrast to the goals of Vision Zero, launched ten years ago with the promise of reducing traffic fatalities to zero by 2025. Instead, the program’s core components were weakened, underfunded, or removed — contributing to an 80% increase in traffic deaths over the past decade, disproportionately affecting pedestrians in underserved communities.

What the Die‑In Represents

A die‑in is a form of protest where participants lie down as if dead — a visual representation of the lives lost to traffic violence.

SAFE and its partners aim to gather 250 participants, symbolizing each life lost in 2025. LA Critical Mass is committed to supporting this effort and standing with the community.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Location: Los Angeles City Hall — 232 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Set‑Up: 8:30–10:00 AM
Press Conference & Die‑In: 10:00–11:00 AM
Breakdown: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Transportation

Parking around City Hall is limited and expensive. Participants are encouraged to ride, walk, or take Metro Line B (Civic Center/Grand Park Station).

What to Bring

SAFE will provide poster materials, but participants are encouraged to bring their own signs highlighting:

  • Road safety
  • Responsible driving
  • The need for protected bike lanes
  • The importance of meaningful action from city and state leaders

Standing Together

LA Critical Mass is honored to join SAFE in calling attention to the ongoing crisis of traffic violence and advocating for safer, more equitable mobility across Los Angeles. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to protecting vulnerable road users and pushing for real, lasting change.

Click the button below to sign up — your RSVP helps SAFE track the progress toward gathering 250 participants to represent each life lost.

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LA Critical Mass is the largest community bicycle ride in the USA, gathering thousands of cyclists every month to reclaim public space and confront the realities of traffic violence. As the organization moves toward a more assertive advocacy role, LACM is working directly with families, safety organizations, and community partners to push for meaningful reform. Our strength comes from unity — when thousands ride together, speak together, and act together, we become a voice that cannot be ignored.

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