Los Angeles Prepares for the Next Olympic Games
As we eagerly await the start of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this week, Angelenos have an extra reason to be excited: our city is next in line to host the Games in 2028! This is a huge opportunity for Los Angeles, and at LADOT, we’re working diligently to prepare our City to host the world.
Hosting the Olympics goes beyond two weeks of elite athletic competition -- it’s our chance to showcase Los Angeles as a global city. For LADOT, that means improving and expanding mobility options to ensure that…
Phase II of UBM's Mobility Wallet Program is Now Open!
Earlier this month, LADOT along with our partners at Metro announced the opening of the application window for Phase II of our Mobility Wallet program. The Mobility Wallet is one of the largest transportation subsidies in the nation and represents a key component of our mission to eliminate mobility barriers for residents by ensuring everyone can access safe and dignified transportation options regardless of income level.
Phase II builds on the success of the first phase by providing benefits to 1,000 residents in…
2000 program participants will receive $1800 to use for transportation services for one year.
Los Angeles, CA (July 15, 2024)
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The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), is expanding the Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) pilot with Phase II of the Mobility Wallet program.
The Mobility Wallet, the largest program of its kind in the nation, aims to address systemic barriers to safe, efficient, and reliable transportation faced by low-income Los Angeles…
Revitalizing Westlake and Reconnecting MacArthur Park
I am excited to announce the kick-off of an exciting planning effort to reconnect MacArthur Park! In the 1930’s, the City of Los Angeles constructed Wilshire Boulevard to connect drivers from Downtown LA to points west, dividing the iconic park and the community of Westlake. Thanks to a grant from USDOT and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), we have the opportunity to reimagine how people move and access the park, to create a more inclusive environment for all modes of travel including pedestrians,…
Celebrating the 4th of July in Los Angeles
Happy Independence Day, Los Angeles! I want to extend my warmest wishes for a happy and safe Fourth of July. This holiday is a time for family, friends, and community to come together in celebration of our nation's independence.
Los Angeles hosts some incredible events featuring fireworks and other displays throughout the city. Enjoy the sights over the water at Marina Del Rey, the July 4th Extravaganza in Warner Park, the Grand Park 4th of July Block Party, a 4th of July Drone Show at Hansen Dam, and of course the Hollywood…
Enjoy Summer in Los Angeles!
Say hello to Summer! With bright, sunny skies, it’s one of the best times to explore everything Los Angeles has to offer. From beaches to cultural landmarks and outdoor concerts, there's something for everyone and LADOT is here to help you get to your summer destinations.
Our DASH buses provide convenient, free, and reliable transportation throughout the city. With over 30 neighborhood routes —including Downtown LA, Los Feliz/Observatory, and Hollywood—that connect riders to local attractions like Grand Central Market, the Observatory, and…
Celebrating Juneteenth
Today, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth in American history. The Juneteenth holiday marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom — more than two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. This day stands as a powerful reminder of the long and ongoing struggle for equality and justice in our country.
Juneteenth has grown from a regional observance to a nationwide celebration, and on June 17, 2021, it was…
School Is Out For Summer!
Congratulations to all the hard working students and teachers who are completing another school year!
At LADOT, we have also been hard at work implementing one of the largest school safety programs in our department’s history. Over the last year, LADOT implemented almost 1000 school safety treatments like lower speed limits, intersection tightening, and speed humps, benefitting hundreds of schools across our city. The article below includes more detail about how our team has been dedicated to creating a safer school environment for all.
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Happy Pride Month!
Happy Pride Month! Each June, Pride Month recognizes the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals who have overcome legal and social discrimination to live and love authentically. At LADOT, we join in celebrating Pride Month as integral to the diversity and culture of acceptance and inclusion that enriches our city.
The first Pride month was celebrated in New York City in June of 1970 on the one year anniversary of the Riots at Stonewall Inn. Today, Pride is celebrated globally with one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world occurring here in Los…
Dear Community Member,
In August 2023, LADOT launched the Hollywood Safety and Mobility Project to reduce the high number of people being killed or severely injured in car crashes on Hollywood Blvd between Gower St and Lyman Pl.
We are pleased to share the final design for this project, which calls for converting a travel lane in each direction into a parking-protected bike lane between Lyman Pl and Van Ness Ave, and replacing on-street parking with a protected bike lane between Van Ness Ave and Gower St. This project will also…