First Amendment Rights
Los Angeles is a diverse city that recognizes and celebrates the contributions and perspectives of all its residents. At LADOT, we know that this diversity is our strength.
Last weekend, we saw crowds celebrating at the LA Pride Parade, at the same time as many Angelenos began voicing their dissent against Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the City of Los Angeles, and surrounding areas. Our ability to express our views peaceably is not only core to this country, it is fundamental to the character and promise of our…
School's Out for Summer!
The end of the school year is always an exciting time. As students head into summer break, they can look forward to long days of summer adventures with friends. During this time, young children can be expected to be out enjoying warm weather, riding bikes as well as walking and taking transit. It is important that motorists remain vigilant for these younger users of the public right of way and drive with safety in mind.
Even as thoughts of the next school year are far from students’ minds, we at LADOT are already making plans for improving road…
As part of LADOT's efforts to develop and deliver school safety improvements, the department will be installing "No Turn on Red" restrictions at 20 locations in advance of the 25/26 academic year. Vehicles turning in intersections represent a disproportionate amount of fatal and severe injury collisions and are a particular threat to small children who are less visible to large vehicles. Following installation, LADOT will conduct a review of these locations to assess the impact of this safety treatment. See the slideshow below for more information about this program and the locations where…
PCH Reopens After Wildfire Closures
Thanks to the coordinated effort of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California National Guard, the State Department of Transportation CalTrans, Los Angeles County, and City agencies like LADOT, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) reopened just before the Memorial Day weekend!
While PCH has re-opened to the general public, speed limits in the impacted areas are reduced to 25 mph, and the Palisades neighborhood adjacent to PCH remains closed to non-residents and those without authorized access. See the article below for full details…
Building a Safer Pico Boulevard
Last weekend I joined community members at CicLAmini as we launched engagement for our Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Plan Project to make one of Los Angeles’ key corridors safer and more accessible for everyone. This project will focus on a 3.5 mile stretch of Pico Boulevard between Crenshaw Boulevard and Figueroa Street where 76 severe traffic collisions including 11 pedestrian fatalities occurred between 2014 and 2023.
LADOT began addressing safety on Pico Boulevard in 2019, implementing improvements like upgraded signals and high-…
Celebrating Bike Month
May is Bike Month, and there’s no better time to recognize how biking helps build a stronger, healthier, and more connected Los Angeles. Whether you're riding for fun, commuting to work, or simply exploring your neighborhood, every pedal stroke contributes to cleaner air, reduced traffic congestion, and healthier communities.
At LADOT, we’re proud of our work to deliver a more bike-friendly Los Angeles. Since last year’s bike month, we’ve celebrated the completion of multiple transformational bike projects including new bike lanes on Hollywood Boulevard…
LADOT is Proud to Honor AAPI Heritage Month
Each May, the City of Los Angeles is proud to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The contributions and history of AAPI communities and cultures are inseparable from the broader history of our City and LA’s AAPI neighborhoods–including Chinatown, Historic Filipinotown, Koreatown, and Little Tokyo–are some of our most popular and vibrant destinations for both locals and visitors.
At LADOT, we recognize this month is a time for celebration. However, it is also an opportunity to reflect on the challenges…
New DASH Service Launches in Pacoima this Weekend
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…
Free CityRide Membership Drive in South LA
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…
Celebrating Earth Day 2025
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…