Multi-modal Transportation Improvements in the San Fernando Valley
Construction is underway on the Chandler Bike Connection! Once complete, the Chandler Bike Connection will mark a dramatic improvement in active transportation in the Valley–closing the three mile gap between the Chandler and the Metro G Line Bike Paths and creating a 21-mile, continuous, safe, and protected bike route from Burbank to the Sepulveda Basin. While this is exciting news, there may be traffic impacts during construction including lane closures within the project area. Stay up to date on these impacts and other news on the Chandler Bike Connection project website.
The Chandler Bike Connection is just a part of big transportation changes coming to the Valley. Metro Los Angeles is in the process of building the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit, a new 6.7-mile light rail line with 11 stations along Van Nuys Boulevard from the G Line to San Fernando Road. As part of this project, LADOT recently installed new bike lanes to Terra Bella Street, to replace bike lanes on Van Nuys that were removed to accommodate the new light rail.
These two projects, along with the recently completed San Fernando Road Bike Path, are transforming multimodal transportation in the Valley. I look forward to the completion of the Chandler Bike Connection by the 28 Games!
Join LADOT for a Sunset Boulevard Open House
LADOT is designing new safety and mobility features to make Sunset Boulevard safer, easier, and more accessible for all. Sunset Boulevard is a major commercial and cultural street that connects some of the City’s most vibrant neighborhoods. This project will close critical gaps in the transportation network and advance the City’s commitment to safer, more reliable streets.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our project survey and shared their input on how to improve the street! During this phase of engagement, we received 3,437 survey responses and engaged with over 350 community members at canvassing and pop-up events.
Now we want to share what we heard! Join LADOT for an open house this summer to explore the proposed design and share your feedback. There are two opportunities to participate:
In-Person: August 15, 2026
10:30am - 1:00pm
Alpine Recreation Center
817 Yale St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Virtual: August 26, 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Via Zoom
Spanish and Cantonese interpretation will be available at both events. Register for the Sunset Boulevard Open House.
UCLA Capstone Bicycle Data Project Wins ITS Award
Congratulations to Anthony Salazar, UCLA Masters of Urban and Regional Planning ‘26, for winning the 2026 UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies Capstone Award. For his capstone, Anthony worked with LADOT to reimagine bike infrastructure planning through a “safety in numbers” lens. His project explores several sources of data, including Metro Bike Share use, as a proxy for bike ridership, finding that traditional collision metrics can overlook neighborhoods with strong existing demand for bicycling and other forms of micromobility.
We spoke to Anthony about his capstone project and how transportation departments like LADOT can use his findings. Responses have been edited for clarity.
What was your academic focus, and how did you choose bicycle ridership data as the topic of your capstone project?
My concentration was urban design, and my background is as a programmer and a designer. I chose this topic because I wanted to apply my previous experience to large data sets that were being underused.
Your research highlights how bicycle ridership data can inform planning in Los Angeles. What did your research reveal about the way cyclists travel in Los Angeles?
There are a lot of untapped insights around ridership patterns that can be gained through new data sources that have become available in the past decade. For some quick ones, Koreatown has high usage, and particularly high usage at night. Also, college areas are rapidly increasing the adoption of cycling and micromobility. Both such cases represent strong arguments for large increases in infrastructure.
Your research found significant public health, sustainability, and safety benefits of increased bicycle ridership. Can you describe the relationship between bike ridership and bike safety?
Increased bike ridership increases bike safety, which causes a positive feedback loop. This is a powerful phenomenon known as “safety-in-numbers.” We should target areas where bike ridership demand exists to leverage this feedback loop. Specifically, we should focus on building out high quality, connected networks of bike infrastructure in places with demonstrated ridership. However, if we lag behind in creating a bikeable city, the opposite phenomenon could happen, and ridership decreases would lead to decreases in bike safety.
How can City departments like LADOT best use your research in planning infrastructure for cyclists?
My research is not for cyclists, but for urban transportation systems as a whole. When a city provides viable, safe alternatives to driving, the spatial strain on the city is reduced, which will be crucial for Los Angeles as density increases. Additionally, bike infrastructure results in significant safety increases for pedestrians and drivers. Biking and micromobility should be an important consideration in all planning decisions. We should aim to foster their usage, setting goals for increased ridership.
What’s next for you?
I’m currently starting a journal called Urban Interface and working for Metro as a transportation planner.
Resources For Residents Affected by Lineage Warehouse Fire
As the City of Los Angeles and Council District 14 continue recovery efforts following the June 17 Lineage Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights, LADOT wishes to make residents aware of the following resources available to affected Angelenos:
Temporary Housing: Airbnb.org and 211 LA are partnering to provide free, emergency housing. Contact 211 LA to determine eligibility and book a stay: 626-406-2786, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Community Resource Center: Residents and businesses of Boyle Heights and nearby communities can obtain air purifiers, food kits, financial assistance, help transitioning to a new job, receive health services, and access to various recovery resources and City and County programs at Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center, located at 3141 E. Olympic Blvd, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lyft is offering discounted rides through July 17th for impacted residents who need transportation to and from the Community Resource Center. Enter the code BHRELIEF26 to claim the discount.
Community Notifications: The Mayor’s Office has created a dedicated WhatsApp channel for Boyle Heights residents to receive regular updates on the recovery process. Download WhatsApp Messenger for free from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Free Buses: LADOT is making temporary service adjustments to serve Boyle Heights residents, offering additional free buses in the area. Two additional buses have been added to the Boyle Heights DASH route, operating daily with free service every 10-15 minutes until further notice.
LADOT has also temporarily waived fares for Cityride Dial-a-Ride service for seniors and people with disabilities. A Cityride van is stationed at LAC+USC Medical Center to provide emergency transportation. Service runs daily from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. To request same-day service, call: (213) 808-7433; (323) 808-7433; or (818) 808-7433.
For additional information on resources available to the Boyle Heights community, including financial assistance for businesses, pest control, and odor mitigations, please visit the Emergency Management Department.
Construction Advisory: Chandler Boulevard
LADOT wishes to advise all road users of ongoing construction on Chandler Boulevard between Vineland Avenue and Leghorn Avenue due to the installation of the Chandler Bicycle Connection. The Chandler Bicycle Connection is designed to close the gap between the existing G Line Bike Path and Chandler Bike Paths with a low-stress bikeway that is safe and comfortable for all users, providing a more comfortable transportation option for traveling in the neighborhood and across the Valley. To learn more and sign up for updates, visit the Chandler Boulevard project website.
Take Our Community Surveys
LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.
Spring/Alameda Phase 2 Survey
The Spring/Alameda Safety and Mobility Project is moving into the next phase of design, and LADOT wants to hear what you think. Review the proposed design to improve safety and access in Chinatown and take the Spring/Alameda survey by August 31.
Transportation Photos of the Week
