UBM Expands with New Bike Wallet Pilot
LADOT’s Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) Pilot program seeks to eliminate the mobility barriers and reduce emissions in historically underserved neighborhoods. Since expanding the Mobility Wallet into Phase II and launching the South LA LAnow on demand shuttle, we’ve continued to make progress providing green transportation options through the UBM pilot!
The South Central Power Up (SCPU) program, launched in 2024, expands mobility options in South LA by providing long-term loans of e-bikes to participants at no cost. Now, LADOT and Metro are offering current SCPU users a chance to participate in the Bike Wallet Pilot. Participants will have access to up to $1,800 for the purchase of a bike, e-bike, or scooter at two UBM partner participating bike shops: Ride On and Ride With US. Participants will return their SCPU bike upon receipt of their new bike, giving new participants on the SPCU waiting list the opportunity to join the e-bike lending library.
If you’re a South LA resident interested in SCPU, I encourage you to visit the South Central Power Up website and sign up for the program waitlist. If you want to learn more about UBM, please visit the UBM website.
Free Rides on LADOT Transit on Earth Day
In recognition of Earth Day, rides on all LADOT Transit services–DASH, Commuter Express, Cityride, and LAnow–will be free on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The code for two free LAnow rides on Earth Day is EARTH2026. Many other local transit agencies will also provide free rides on Earth Day, including Metro trains and buses, Metro Bike Share, and Metrolink trains.
Need help finding a route near you or planning your trip? LADOT recently partnered with the Transit app to provide a free upgrade to the premium Transit Royale service for all LADOT riders. Transit works with all LADOT Transit bus routes, plus many other transit agencies throughout LA County, helping you plan trips, track bus locations, and get step-by-step directions. Try the Transit app today!
Thank you for doing your part to reduce emissions and build a sustainable future for all!
LADOT Speakers to Present at Data + Donuts
LADOT’s Jillian Gallard and Nataly Rios will be presenting “Using Universal Basic Mobility Principles to Evolve How We Define, Measure, and Deliver Transportation Equity in Los Angeles” at next week’s Data + Donuts event. Data + Donuts is a morning speaker series and networking event that brings together the makers and doers that are changing local government from the ground up by harnessing technology and data to drive meaningful change. It is a joint, collaborative effort between the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, and the local LA civic technology community.
The event is free and will be livestreamed. Learn more about Using Universal Basic Mobility Principle and RSVP
Data + Donuts: Using Universal Basic Mobility Principles
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00am
Location: LA Cleantech Incubator at the La Kretz Innovation Campus, 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
CicLAvia Returns Sunday, April 26
Get ready for the first Open Streets event of 2026 on Sunday, April 26, from 9am - 4pm. CicLAvia: West LA will be bringing three miles of car-free streets to Westwood Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard. This free, family-friendly event invites Angelenos to bike, walk, skate, run, roll, and explore. LADOT Outreach teams will be on hand to share information about upcoming safety improvements to the area. See you there!
View the route map and learn more about West LA CicLAvia.
Now Hiring: Crossing Guards
LADOT is now accepting applications for new Crossing Guards! Crossing guards keep students safe traveling to and from school and help instill safe, alert walking behaviors in young Angelenos. Our crossing guards are placed at schools throughout the City and educate children on how to navigate a street crossing while increasing their visibility to drivers.
If you are interested in applying for a crossing guard position, please visit LADOT website.
Join UBM at the 5th Annual Seeds of Unity Festival in South LA
Join the South LA Eco Lab and other community partners this Saturday, April 18, and the 5th Annual Seeds of Unity Festival: Rooted and Rising in South Central. Seeds of Unity is an Earth Day celebration rooted in culture, community, and climate justice, bringing the neighborhood together for a day filled with collective power.
This free, all ages event will feature live music, good food, plant giveaways, art activations, and real conversations about protecting our land, air, and water. LADOT’s Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) team will be on hand to share information about the program. See you there!
Seeds of Unity Festival
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Harvard Park, 1535 W 62nd St, Los Angeles
RSVP Seeds of Unity Festival
Join LADOT for a Guided Bike Tour and Open House to Improve Koreatown and Pico Union
Join LADOT, in partnership with BikeLA, for a guided bike tour and open house on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Start the day with a beginner-friendly bike tour from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., where you’ll ride along the proposed Koreatown–Pico Union Neighborhood Connect corridor and get a firsthand look at the project. This planned 2-mile route is designed to create a safer, more comfortable connection for walking and biking between Koreatown and Pico-Union using calm neighborhood streets. Check-in begins at 9:00 am, and the tour departs at 9:30. A limited number of complimentary bikes and helmets will be available with RSVP by April 16, and all riders must wear a helmet and sign a waiver.
Following the tour, head over to the open house from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. at CARECEN Romero Hall. This is an opportunity to learn more about the project, explore proposed design options, ask questions, and share your feedback to help shape the final plan. You can attend the open house whether or not you join the bike tour. Make sure to RSVP the Guide Bike Tour and Open House and bring the family. There will be refreshments, activities for kids, interpretation available upon request, and a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Take Our Community Surveys
LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.
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.
Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Plan Project Project Design Feedback
Based on the results of community feedback, LADOT has developed a proposed design for Pico Blvd. View the design of Pico Blvd project and share feedback by May 31, 2026.
Transportation Photos of the Week
