LADOT News

I am thrilled to share that we are gearing up for the launch of DASH Pacoima! This new route is the result of over a year of collaboration and listening to the needs of our community. At LADOT, we believe that public transit should serve everyone, and the DASH Pacoima line is one more  step toward making that vision a reality.

Launching a new DASH line is no small feat. It takes dedication and, most importantly, community involvement. Starting last year, LADOT outreach teams began holding design workshops to identify the…

At LADOT, we’re always looking for new ways to connect Angelenos with the services they need to move around the city safely and affordably. That’s why I’m excited about a new initiative that offers qualified residents free membership to our CityRide program. Thanks to a grant from the State of California’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Program (STEP),  we are able to provide 5000 memberships to residents who live within the pilot zone of our South LA Universal Basic Mobility program for the next year!

A CityRide membership…

As we approach Earth Day on April 22, I’m reminded of the power cities have to lead the way in protecting our planet. Here at LADOT, we’re proud to be part of that effort—reimagining how people move through Los Angeles in ways that are cleaner, greener, and more equitable.

LADOT Transit is the largest municipal system in LA County and we are committed to ensuring it serves both the people of Los Angeles and our City’s sustainability goals. To better serve LA residents, we are currently conducting a Comprehensize Operations Analysis to assess how to…

This week, we marked three months since devastating wildfires raged across Los Angeles. I want to take this opportunity to highlight the actions our City partners have taken in coordination with county, state, and federal agencies to expedite relief and recovery efforts in the Pacific Palisades.

More than 260 properties have had debris completely cleared and received the final sign-off required for permits to be issued. The US Army Corps of Engineers has cleared nearly 1000 properties, including the three schools that were…

Every April, the City of Los Angeles celebrates Armenian Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize the deep roots and enduring contributions of the Armenian community. Our City is home to the largest Armenian population outside of Armenia itself—a vibrant community that has shaped cultural, economic, and civic life for over a century.

Armenians began arriving in Los Angeles in significant numbers in the early 20th century, bringing with them a strong sense of family, faith, and resilience. Over the decades, neighborhoods like Little…

Did you know that the City of Los Angeles first installed peak-hour lanes in the 1980s, in an effort to manage commuter traffic? Peak-hour lanes restrict curbside parking during the busiest hours of the morning and evenings to add an additional lane of travel for drivers in high-traffic corridors. However, traffic conditions and driver behavior often reduce or negate the expected capacity benefits, and can even have unintended negative impacts. That’s why our City Council recently asked LADOT to evaluate the City’s peak-hour lanes to figure out where they work, where…

Angelenos have places to be and they get there by walking, riding the bus, biking, and driving. At LADOT, we are always thinking about how to design streets that allow all modes of travel to coexist safely while supporting the needs of people and communities. Intersections for example may seem like a simple meeting of two roads, but they come in all types of shapes, sizes, with various signs and signal types directing particular traffic patterns. One intersection signal design that you may have seen but not have known the name for is the TOUCAN.

TOUCAN stands…

This weekend, tens of thousands of runners will take to the streets of Los Angeles to participate in the 40th Los Angeles Marathon! LADOT is proud to play a crucial role in making sure the race runs smoothly—not just for participants, but for everyone who lives, works, and commutes in LA. Our team has been working behind the scenes to plan street closures, manage traffic flow, and ensure that runners, spectators, and residents alike can enjoy the event safely.

The marathon, just like the Oscars a few weeks ago, is an example of…

March marks Women’s History Month, when we acknowledge and celebrate the advances and contributions women have made over time — including in the transportation industry. In ways great and small, women have shaped how we move through the world, paving the way for future generations.

At LADOT, women continue to drive progress in the City of Los Angeles. Whether it’s designing safer streets, improving transit access, or leading community-centered projects, women across our department are helping build a transportation system that…

No matter how a person chooses to travel, they deserve to feel safe on our City streets and to get to their destination without injury. Unfortunately, too many lives are lost to preventable traffic crashes. Since last week, LAPD reported more than 10 traffic fatalities - people who were walking, biking, driving motorcycles, and driving cars. Each of these deaths represent an irreplaceable loss for their families and communities, and weakens the sense of safety people have in their own neighborhoods. That is why LADOT remains committed to…