A resurfaced video from a 2023 Culver City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting shows committee member Travis Morgan making a remark that has drawn renewed attention as the City studies traffic changes near the Elenda Historic Neighborhood District.
During the meeting discussion about neighborhood concerns near schools, Morgan states that people living near schools who have concerns about changes intended to prioritize student safety could simply move somewhere else.
For residents of the Elenda neighborhood, the comment raises broader questions about how community input is being considered in the current Tri-School traffic and mobility study.
Many neighbors have expressed that they support student safety but also want traffic policies to be data-driven and respectful of existing residential conditions. Residents have pointed to City traffic data showing that congestion in the Elenda Historic Neighborhood District is short-lived and concentrated around school arrival and dismissal times, while the street functions as a quiet residential corridor the rest of the day.
The resurfacing of the video has prompted discussion about whether neighborhood perspectives are being fully weighed alongside advisory committee and bicycle advocate recommendations.
As the City continues its evaluation of potential traffic changes—including measures such as stop controls, bike lanes, and parking removal—residents say transparency, data, and meaningful community engagement will be critical.