Petition Launched — October 28, 2025
We've officially launched our petition and outreach campaign. Our goal: 50+ in-person signatures and 25+ service requests on each side of the border within two weeks.
Safer Speeds on Centinela for Dreamland Families
We are parents and residents working to reduce speeds and improve crossings at 1642 Centinela Ave — where Santa Monica meets Los Angeles.
2-Minute Actions
Help us reach critical volume by completing any one of these quick actions:
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Submit a 311 Service Request
Report traffic concerns via official city channels:
- Santa Monica 311 — for the west side of Centinela
- MyLA311 — for the east side of Centinela
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Email Traffic Engineers & Council Offices
Use our prefilled templates to contact decision-makers directly:
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Read Our Petition
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Share Your Story
Read the Petition
Petition for School Zone and Traffic Calming — Dreamland Daycare / Centinela Avenue
Our formal petition demonstrates unified community support for traffic safety measures. Every signature strengthens our request to city officials.
What We're Requesting
- Designation of a School Zone at 1641 Centinela Ave
- Speed reduction measures and enforcement
- Engineering study by both Santa Monica and Los Angeles
- Enhanced crosswalk safety and signage
- Traffic calming infrastructure (speed tables, radar signs, etc.)
Who Should Sign
Parents, guardians, nearby residents, local business owners, and anyone concerned about child safety near Dreamland Daycare.
Goal: 50+ signatures in two weeks | To sign: The petition must be signed in person. Please contact us at info@centinela.la to arrange pickup/delivery.
Share Your Narrative Statement
Your voice matters. Tell us about your experience with traffic conditions near Dreamland Daycare — near misses, unsafe speeds, crossing difficulties, or concerns about your child's safety.
Why Your Story Is Critical
City traffic engineers and officials need to hear directly from parents and residents. Personal narratives demonstrate the real human impact of dangerous traffic conditions and help build the case for immediate action.
Your statement will:
- Support our formal engineering study request
- Provide documentation for city council presentations
- Strengthen our community coalition
- Show the urgency and frequency of safety concerns
Note: Takes 2-3 minutes. Please avoid including faces or license plates in any photo/video submissions.
Recent Updates
Our Progress
Track our momentum toward securing engineering studies from both Santa Monica and Los Angeles:
- Petition Signatures
- 0 / 50+
- Santa Monica 311 Requests
- 0 / 25+
- Los Angeles 311 Requests
- 0 / 25+
- Engineering Study Status
- Awaiting confirmation
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Joint Written Request
Subject: Dreamland Daycare / Centinela Avenue — School Zone, Traffic Safety, and Speed Reduction Request
We have prepared a formal joint written request for an Engineering & Traffic Study and School Zone Designation at 1641 Centinela Ave. This document will be submitted to both Santa Monica and Los Angeles city agencies.