Making LA's Streets Safer for Seniors
I’m excited to share that LADOT recently completed safety assessments in five neighborhoods prioritized for our Safe Routes for Seniors pilot program, an initiative created to better understand and support how older Angelenos travel. The department has developed plans and installed initial improvements across these five areas, identified as having a higher proportion of elderly residents: Chinatown, Rancho Park, South LA, Exposition/Crenshaw, and Downtown LA.
We worked closely with seniors, caregivers, and community partners to understand daily mobility challenges, mapped key destinations, observed difficult crossings, and studied where improvements like smoother sidewalks, better lighting, safer intersections, and added shade or seating could improve the travel experience. This work is especially meaningful because older adults represent a disproportionate share of victims in traffic crashes, making it essential that our projects prioritize their safety, comfort, and mobility.
With the initial assessments complete, we’re proud to share that one third of the recommended improvements have already been installed. These early upgrades include safety enhancements like adding stop signs, high visibility crosswalks, increased crossing times at intersections, and turn-signals to prevent conflicts. The program results including reports for each neighborhood assessment are now available on Safe Routes for Seniors website.
City Announces Closure of Section of Pico Boulevard Through March 2028
The City of Los Angeles announced last week that as part of the $2.6 billion LA Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project, Pico Boulevard will be closed between LA Live Way and Figueroa Street beginning Thursday, December 4, 2025. The closure will be in place until March 31, 2028.
The closure will be 24 hours, 7 days a week to allow for the construction of the LACC expansion structure over Pico Boulevard, which will connect the existing South and West Exhibit Halls.
Eastbound vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians will be detoured north onto LA Live Way, east on Olympic Blvd, and south on Figueroa St to continue on to Pico Blvd. Traveling westbound, vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians will be detoured south on Figueroa St, west on Venice Blvd, and north on Union Ave.
Metro Line 30 serving Pico Blvd will be detoured between Union Ave and Figueroa St. During the closure, buses will detour north and southbound on Union Ave, west and eastbound on Olympic Blvd, and north and southbound on Figueroa St. Visit Metro’s website for details of stops along the detour.
Please allow extra time if you plan to travel through the area and obey all Traffic Officer instructions.
LADOT Highlights 2025 Accomplishments
As 2025 draws to a close, LADOT is proud of all we’ve accomplished this year. From transit projects like the new DASH Pacoima route to safety improvements like the quick-build street conversation at Hobart Elementary, it’s been another great year of moving LA forward.
All month long, our LADOT social channels will be highlighting some of the projects that helped us build safer, more connected streets in 2025. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X!
Take Our Community Surveys
LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.
Help Develop LADOT's Mobility Action Plan
The City of Los Angeles is developing its first Mobility Action Plan (MAP), which will guide how LA invests in streets, sidewalks, transit, biking, and walking for the next 20 years. Share your feedback about MAP by Wednesday, December 26.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Safety and Mobility Project
LADOT and Metro are planning safety and mobility improvements along segments of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 39th St, and Broadway Pl. We want to hear from you! Share your feedback on our plans to make MLK safer for all.
Ohio Avenue Safety and Mobility Project Survey
LADOT is planning a 1.3-mile two-way protected bikeway on Ohio Avenue between Westgate Avenue and Westwood Boulevard. Take the survey by Thursday, January 15.
Westwood Blvd Safety and Mobility Project Survey
The Westwood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project aims to close critical gaps in the transportation network by providing safe connections to Westwood Village, UCLA, the Metro E Line, and the future Metro D Line extension. Share your feedback before Wednesday, December 31.
South Broadway Safety and Mobility Project
LADOT is planning safety improvements on South Broadway between Manchester Avenue and MLK Boulevard. Take the South Broadway project survey by Sunday, January 18.
Transportation Photos of the Week
The Hollywood Christmas Parade lights up Hollywood Blvd on November 30, 2025. Thanks to the LADOT Traffic Officers and Special Operations Teams who supported this annual tradition!
