LIA Week 6: LEAP Gala
After collecting the all necessary data through observing traffic violations in Chinatown, I spent the earlier part of this week analyzing the data and here’s a little snippet: There was a total of 776 recorded traffic violations at both observing locations. The data shows varying number of violations at the two intersections. Broadway and Ord had 52% (174) of motorists failing to properly yield to pedestrians, while Broadway and Alpine only had 32% (141).
Next week, I will finalize the report to supplement APIOPA’s plan to build support for structural changes in Chinatown LA to improve pedestrian safety and access.
This Thursday, was also LEAP’s Leadership Awards Gala. It was amazing to see the breadth of LEAP’s networks and I commend LEAP for bringing together API leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. I also had rich conversations with many folks from various sectors, who held prestigious positions.
(Above is a photo of me with some folks from APIOPA. From left to right: Paul Nguyen, Danny Yang, Kyle Tsukahira, Scott Chan)
(Above is a photo of the amazing 2016 LIA Cohort!)
For the day following the gala, we had breakfast with LEAP Honorees and board members. It was an especially memorable experience because I met one of the board members named Julie Xiong, and discovered that she was also Hmong. From my experience growing up, it is rare to see a Hmong person in a powerful leadership position. Meeting Julie was refreshing because she was someone I could connect to on a deep cultural level. Overall, this week was hectic but rewarding as well.
