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Eastside Traffic Dodging Congestion and Building Community in Whittier
Eastside Traffic started in August 2022 when founder Eddie moved back to the Eastside of Los Angeles and discovered a local plaza with a track. When city traffic made reaching old running spots impossible, he built something new right where he was. The crew exists to make running accessible, build real community, and instill confidence, welcoming everyone regardless of pace or background. Rooted in Eastside LA culture, Eastside Traffic is grounded and tight-knit, with members who show up for each other physically, mentally, and unapologetically. Every Tuesday at 6:30 AM, the crew gathers at Liberty Community Plaza for Traffic Jams, a tempo track session that gets runners moving before the city wakes up.