Bringing Speed Safety Systems to LA
Last year, 290 people died in car crashes in the City of Los Angeles, and one in five fatal crashes is attributed to speeding. LADOT remains committed to addressing these preventable crashes through a safe systems approach that incorporates engineering, education, and enforcement for safety related traffic violations like speeding.
As we continue to advance engineering and education efforts, I look forward to introducing LADOT’s speed safety systems pilot to advance our collective goal of making streets safer for all users. Speed safety systems are proven to reduce speeding and fatal crashes, and add a new tool to our toolbox as we work together to make our neighborhoods safer. This pilot, which was authorized by Assembly Bill 645, is advancing toward procurement and will launch by the fall. Last week, City Council approved our recommended locations, as well as the legally required impact and use policy reports, bringing us one step closer to launching this critical new safety program!
Before the program launches, LADOT will conduct a 60 day public information campaign to make sure residents know where the systems will be located and what to expect once tickets are issued. In the meantime, here are a few reminders about the program:
- Cameras will be installed at 125 locations on the City’s Priority Safety Corridors, focused around schools, senior centers, and other locations where improving safety is key.
- Speeding violations issued under the pilot program are civil, not criminal, and will not add points to a driver's license.
- Violations start at $50.00 for going 11-15 mph over the posted speed limit.
- All locations will have posted “photo enforced” signage.
- Cameras can only capture rear license plate information, which cannot be shared with law enforcement without a court order, and all data must be deleted after 120 days.
Any net revenue must be spent on street safety treatments.
You can visit the Speed Safety System web page to learn more about speed safety systems, view a map of the planned locations, and sign up for more information. Together, we can build a City where every Angeleno makes it home safe.
New Bike Lanes on Zoo Drive in Griffith Park
Earlier this month, LADOT completed construction on road safety and bicycle improvements to Zoo Drive between Rattlesnake Trailhead and Western Heritage Way. The project installed a combination of standard painted bike lanes (Class II) and protected bike lanes with vertical bollards (Class IV), supporting the Department of Recreation and Parks Safety and Active Transportation Project in Griffith Park.
The completed project promotes both active transportation and recreation in Griffith Park, a popular cycling destination. Thank you to our crews and Council District 4 for supporting this project.
Gallery Walk Celebrates Phase 1 of Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project
Last week, Central City Neighborhood Partners hosted a Gallery Walk to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project. This project seeks to restore MacArthur park to its pre-1934 state by permanently closing Wilshire Boulevard to car traffic, improving park access and creating a more inclusive public space for residents of Westlake. The Reconnecting MacArthur Park project is the largest pedestrianization effort ever in Los Angeles, representing a significant step in our City's mission to create more equitable and sustainable urban spaces.
Phase 1, led by LADOT, explored how a permanent open street design can improve access to housing, jobs, and park space. Last week’s Gallery Walk provided an opportunity to share those results with the public. LADOT will be releasing a final report on Phase 1 in the coming months.
Phase 2 begins in Summer 2026 and will include creating conceptual designs and engineering plans. LADOT will also host an open streets event on Wilshire Boulevard during the FIFA World Cup to demonstrate what a reimagined MacArthur Park could look like. Learn more about the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project.
Join us at the LARiverWay Community Meeting
LADOT is hosting a workshop on April 2nd to have a deeper conversation with community members about the LARiverWay Segment 7 and Community Connections Project. Please join us to hear an updated presentation, learn about what we heard during engagement and the next steps for this project, and have an additional opportunity to provide input on the design of the project.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6-8pm
Fireside Room, Campus Center, LA Valley College
5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401
RSVP LARiverWay Community Meeting
Thank you for your continued participation! To learn more about the LARiverWay Segment 7 and Community Connections Project, visit our website.
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Share Your Feedback on the Marmion Way Safety and Mobility Project
LADOT is planning safety improvements to Marmion Way to close a critical gap in the City's bike network between Avenue 50 and Figueroa Street. Take the Marmion Way project survey by April 10, 2026.
Transportation Photos of the Week
