LADOT Crews Bring New Upgrades To Venice Blvd

Crews have been hard at work on Venice Blvd with new safety treatments and upgrades along the street. Last week crews installed freshly painted protected bike lanes and a new left turn signal at the intersection of Venice and Hughes. LADOT crews with crane lifting new signalThis is allnew left turn signal a part of LADOT’s Venice Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project. Venice Blvd connects to multiple neighborhoods throughout the city of Los Angles, so we are working with Metro to bring mobility upgrades to make Venice a better street for people walking biking, and using transit. Nearly 47,000 people live within a 5-minute walk of the project area and over half of these residents are people of color.

Unfortunately, traffic collisions are also high in the area. With this project, our goal is to improve traffic safety by adding active transportation and bus improvements to increase comfort and safety for all who travel on Venice Blvd. Currently, our LADOT crews have been out in the streets working on completing various mobility improvements.

Here’s a look at the work that has been completed for the project, the ongoing work, and what is to come.

Completed to date:
- Striping removals in preparation for the new street design.
- Pavement repairs to prep the street for the new street design
Currently underway:
- Lane markings and crosswalk striping
- Installation of bollards (plastic posts)
Upcoming:
- Bike lane and bus priority lane signage and pavement markings
- Final adjustments to parking spaces, meters, or loading zones

Current construction will continue for the remainder of Spring 2023. While the winter weather has impacted the schedule, we anticipate full completion of Phase I of this project by June 2023.

Visit the website to learn more about the Venice Safety & Mobility Project.

New Pedestrian Beacon at Ventura & Rhodes

Residents in the San Fernando Valley can now experience safer crossing conditions along Ventura Blvd with the new Pedestrian Beacon at Ventura & Rhodes. Pedestrian-activated flashing beacons can be installed at lower costs and at locations where traditional traffic signals are not appropriate for use. They are a proven safety device that alerts drivers to pedestrians in the roadway resulting in calmer, safer streets for all.

CicLAvia - Mid City Meets Pico Union

Over the weekend thousands came out to enjoy the open, car-free streets at CicLAvia. Angelenos were able to enjoy 4 miles of open roads connecting Mid-City and Pico Union. Those in attendance were also able to connect with many community organizations and discover neighborhood hidden gems. Next month you can join CicLAvia for a CicLAvia mini with a one-mile ride through Watts on Sunday, May 21st.

Ride Free With Metro Bike Share For Earth Day

This Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day! This weekend Metro bike share is offering one free ride in an effort to help reduce carbon emissions. Since Metro Bike Share launched in 2016, the program has helped reduce over 5.6 million pounds of carbon emissions! Sign up for your free metro bike share ride by using the mobile app or at the kiosk.

Select one 1-ride, and enter code 042223 at checkout to get the first 30 minutes of your trip free!

LADOT 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 educate and instill safe, alert walking behaviors in young Angelenos. Our crossing guards are placed at schools throughout the city and help provide experience and judgment to help children navigate a school crossing, while also increasing the visibility of their presence to drivers.

If you are interested in applying for a crossing guard position you can visit the website for the application and instructions on how to apply.

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Reseda Boulevard Complete Streets Project

Reseda Boulevard Complete Streets Project

As part of the Complete Streets Program, the City is reconstructing Reseda Blvd to improve safety and accessibility for all. Give your feedback on the upcoming improvement and receive updates and more information on the project here.

Storm Damage Survey

Storm Damage Survey

If you experienced damages from the February and March storms, Los Angeles wants you to report it! This data will help the County in applications for State and Federal assistance for storm recovery. Take the survey to help LA learn the extent of local impacts.