First Phase of Peak-Hour Lane Removal is Underway

Keep an eye out for safer streets and better parking! In the coming months, Angelenos and businesses may notice more street parking in their neighborhood. As directed by the City Council, LADOT is removing peak-hour travel lanes and restoring full-time parking on streets that see a low volume of peak-hour traffic. This will mean fewer roads where residents have to move their car for rush hour every weekday, less circling for parking for visitors, and an overall safer flow of traffic for all.

Phase 1 of the peak-hour lane removal will focus on low-traffic streets, where full-time street parking will be restored. Future phases may propose alternative uses for the existing peak-hour lanes, including dedicated bus lanes, bike lanes, or pedestrian zones.

A list of the streets where the department will remove peak-hour lanes in the first phase is listed in the article below. We expect these changes will have minimal impact on traffic congestion while improving street safety through reduced speeding and providing greater availability of parking. Peak-hour lane removal is an important step toward a more accessible and people-centered transportation network and we are excited to launch this first phase.

LADOT Begins First Phase of Peak-Hour Lane Removal

LADOT has begun implementing the first phase of a citywide initiative to improve safety and access to street parking by removing peak-hour travel lanes and restoring full-time parking. This initiative, directed by the Los Angeles City Council, aims to enhance safety, improve access, and support the City’s long-term mobility goals.

Phase 1 of this initiative focuses on low-traffic corridors, restoring street parking on corridors where traffic volume is below determined thresholds. Future phases will examine higher-volume streets and may propose alternative uses for peak-hour lanes, such as dedicated bus lanes, protected bike lanes, or expanded pedestrian zones. LADOT will conduct outreach and collaborate with community stakeholders as future phases move forward, ensuring that proposed changes align with neighborhood needs.

In addition to providing greater parking availability to support surrounding businesses, these changes are expected to have minimal impact on congestion while improving street safety, with reduced speeding, fewer collisions, and improved visibility for people walking and biking.

The specific corridors selected for Phase 1 of peak-hour lane removal are:

Alpine St, from N. Spring to Yale
Alvarado St, Northbound, from James M. Wood to 7th
Beverly Blvd, from Rampart to Witmer
Broadway, Northbound, from 2nd to 1st
College St, from New Depot to Alameda
Crenshaw Blvd, from Florence to 59th St
La Tijera Blvd, Northbound, from Thornburn to Knowlton
Melrose Ave, from Vermont to Virgil
Nordhoff St, Westbound, from Corbin to Canoga
Pico Blvd, Westbound, from Overland to Sepulveda
Ventura Blvd, Eastbound, from Farralone to Tampa
Victory Blvd, from Lankershim to Clybourn
Washington Blvd, from Vermont to Flower
Washington Blvd, Eastbound, from Redondo to La Brea and from Wellington to Crenshaw

Please be advised of construction along the above corridors as crews work to implement the new lane configurations. Visit our website to view a map of Phase 1 street segments.

Resources For Residents During Water Outage

City Announces Resources For Residents in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills During Water Outage

The City of Los Angeles has announced that resources are available as the City responds to a water outage caused by emergency repairs in the neighborhoods of Porter Ranch and Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley. The following resources are available for impacted Angelenos:

Free water distribution sites are now open in the following locations to provide drinking water to customers from 10 AM - 7 PM on Wednesday, August 6:
- Holleigh Bernson Memorial Park, 20500 Sesnon Blvd, Porter Ranch, CA 91326.
- O’Melveny Park, 17300 Sesnon Blvd., Granada Hills, CA 91344.
- Intersection of Tampa Ave. and Sesnon Blvd.
Cooling centers with restrooms continue to be available at the following locations as the Valley experiences high temperatures:
- Recreation and Parks facilities and hours of operations are available on the LA Parks Recreation Centers web page.
- Local library locations and hours of operations are listed on the Los Angeles Public Library branch web page
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has pre-deployed water tenders, engine task forces and other resources to the Porter Ranch and Granada Hills area with a focus on high risk fire areas. LAFD is in coordination with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to ensure that first responders are prepared to respond to emergencies should they arise. LAPD and LAFD will be increasing proactive patrolling of the areas.
Residents and businesses with medical necessity for water, such as dialysis clinics and Senior Centers are being contacted directly to ensure contingency plans are in place.

LADOT is working with the Department of Aging to coordinate transportation services for older Angelenos to access the water distribution sites.

City departments will continue to monitor the situation. Angelenos can visit Los Angeles Department of Water and Power News web page or call 311 for more information.

UBM Pilot Program Wins APA Los Angeles Award of Merit

The American Planning Association (APA) California, Los Angeles section, recently awarded LADOT’s Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) Pilot Program an Award of Merit in Transportation Planning! APA California serves as a resource for and voice of professional planning in California, empowering planning professionals to best serve their communities. The 2025 Planning Awards Gala was held on June 26 at the Herald Examiner Building in DTLA. Jillian Gallard accepted the award on behalf of LADOT.

LADOT’s UBM Pilot program has implemented several clean mobility options in South LA, including an ebike lending library and transportation subsidies. To learn more about UBM, visit LADOT’s website.

Photo Credit: Bradley Bounds

CicLAvia: Culver City Meets Venice Opens Streets on 8/17

Join us for CicLAvia’s 61st Los Angeles open streets event, Culver City Meets Venice! On Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 9am to 4pm, we’ll be opening nearly 7 miles of streets in Culver City, Mar Vista, and Venice for a day of walking, biking, and exploring. The pop-up park can be enjoyed in any people-powered way, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Tell your friends and family and get ready to enjoy the perfect car-free summer weekend.

View the route map and learn more about ciclavia

Take the Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project Survey

LADOT wants to hear your thoughts on improving transportation safety along Pico Boulevard, especially for those who walk, bike, and take transit. Pico is a major street used to access jobs, destinations, and community institutions. LADOT is prioritizing safety and accessibility improvements on Pico Boulevard that include: reducing the number of travel lanes to improve driving behavior; adding a new bicycle facility to expand mobility options and improve safety for bicyclists; adding new crossings to improve pedestrian safety and access; and other street safety features.

Take the Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project Survey before September 8, 2025 and let us know how you travel along Pico Boulevard and what safety improvements you’d like to see prioritized along the corridor. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards.

Feedback on the Spring St Mobility Project

Share Your Feedback on the Spring St and Alameda St Safety and Mobility Project

LADOT is kicking off a new planning effort to improve safety and mobility along Spring St and Alameda St. These corridors connect neighborhoods to key destinations such as LA State Historic Park, Chinatown, Olvera Street, Union Station, Downtown LA, and the LA River Bike Path – but today, there are critical gaps in the transportation network and ongoing safety concerns for people walking, biking, and taking public transit.

If you live, work, or spend time in the project area, we want to hear from you! Your feedback will guide the types of improvements we consider and help us to better understand how the street can serve the needs of everyone.

Take the Spring St and Alameda St survey before September 8, 2025. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards.