LADOT Cuts the Ribbon on Centinela Great Street

This week, LADOT joined Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Mike Bonin, and the Del Rey community for the ribbon cutting of the Centinela Great Street at Greene Ave and Centinela Ave. The Great Streets program works collaboratively between residents, businesses, and city departments to improve the built environment of neighborhoods to support the economic development of communities. Heart of Del Rey, the Del Rey Neighborhood Council, and business owners and residents, prioritized this crossing as a high need for the community and applied for Great Streets with a goal to make Del Rey's commercial corridor more pedestrian friendly and accessible.

In partnership with Streets LA, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Street Lighting, and the Urban Forestry Division the following investments have been made:

• LADOT designed and installed Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) signals, Accessible Pedestrian System (APS) 
• LADOT also installed continental crosswalks at Centinela Ave & Greene and also designed and installed painted curb extensions at Gilmore Ave, Greene Ave and Culver Blvd. 
• BSL upgraded the lighting on Centinela Ave, and also supported the LADOT signal work at Greene Ave with new lighting elements. 
• Urban Forestry Division planted 10 Weeping Bottlebrush Trees on Centinela Ave
• BOE/Streets LA installed new ramps and bulb-outs at Centinela & Greene.

6 bike racks are also on the way that will be installed by LADOT. The Great Streets program challenges us to be really intentional with the investments we make so that we create neighborhoods that support businesses and the quality of life that communities want and deserve.

Anaheim Street Safety Improvements 

We're finalizing the installation of new bike safety designs on Anaheim Street. These new safety features give people on bikes a dedicated space to travel and improve connectivity. 

Here’s how to use the two different types of bike intersections: 

Protected Turn Lane for Bicyclists (Anaheim at McDonald Ave, Lagoon Ave, Lakme Ave)

• Whether you are turning left from Anaheim or crossing Anaheim, check for traffic on your left to safely access the bike median.
• Proceed through the median.
• To safely exit the median, check for traffic on your right and continue onto the side street.

Protected Intersection Diagram (Anaheim at Broad Ave)

• Enter the protected bike lane next to the curb on Anaheim.
• To trigger the crossing signal, wait in the two-stage turn box, out of the way of through bicycle traffic.
• Proceed through the intersection when the pedestrian signal is in the “Walk” phase and continue onto Broad Ave. 

In 2017 Anaheim St was name a Vision Zero Priority Corridor due to the high number of crashes that have killed or severely injured people, particularly those walking or biking. Since then LADOT has installed safety improvements on 2.2 miles of Anaheim St, between Figueroa St and Henry Ford Ave. To fund this work, the City has applied for a grant through the State of California's Active Transportation Program. This program helps fund active transportation safety improvements across the state, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. The funding awards will be announced by early 2023.
Learn more about the project. 

Venice Safety and Mobility Project

LADOT and Metro are bringing new safety improvements to Venice Blvd beginning this winter. This follows 3 months of engagement in which thousands of residents and stakeholders in communities on and around Venice Blvd provided input. Through this process, we heard that improvements to safety and comfort are a high priority for all and that ensuring Venice remains accessible and efficient is important to enhance connectivity along the corridor for our neighborhood and the city.  

The final design for the Venice Safety and Mobility Project includes adjustments made to ensure that the corridor serves all users. Features will be implemented on Venice Blvd between Inglewood Blvd to National Blvd including protected and buffered bike lanes, dedicated bus-only lanes, improved crosswalks, dual left-turn pockets at the busiest intersections, and a new left-turn signal at the intersection of Venice Blvd & Hughes Ave 

Here’s what the timeline for the construction of this project looks like: 

• Early December: LADOT will begin installing striping on Venice Blvd between Inglewood Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd
• Mid-December- January 2023: StreetsLA will repave Venice Blvd, between Sepulveda Blvd & Motor Ave. 
• Resurfacing will tentatively take place on Saturdays with the exception of holiday weekends, in which case paving will take place on a weekday. 
• Late January- February 2023: Street restriping and project installation continue
• March 2023: Anticipated completion of striping, pavement markings, signage, and bollards
• Summer 2023: Venice Blvd & Hughes Ave signal installation
• Spring- Summer, 2023: Continued stakeholder input for Venice Blvd, Beethoven St- Lincoln Blvd

Find more details on the project 

CicLAvia Rolls Through South LA 

Over the weekend hundreds of people rolled through the streets of South L.A. for CicLAvia. Participants were able to enjoy 7.5 miles of open streets to walk, run, ride, roll, or however they pleased. A little rain didn't stop thousands in attendance from exploring some of South L.A.'s  historic neighborhoods, enjoying businesses, and connecting with community organizations the keep our community together and thriving. 

Learn more about CicLAvia.

Participate in our Community Surveys:

You are the ultimate expert for your community. LADOT wants your input as we plan projects to improve the safety, sustainability, and livability of Los Angeles communities.

Ventura-Cahuenga Specific Plan

The City of Los Angeles is collecting feedback to identify community needs for mobility and public realm investments along the Ventura corridor. We want to gauge community support for policy goals such as access for all, safer streets, improved air quality, climate resilience, and public health. Complete the Specific Plan Amendment Survey.

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.

Watts Central Avenue Great Streets And Safety Project

StreetsLA and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation are making improvements to Central Avenue that will improve safety and accessibility for all on Central Ave. Take the survey to add your feedback about needed safety improvements.

 

Transportation Photos of the Week

The final CicLAvia of 2022 was a blast! Even a little rain couldn't stop Angelenos from showing our love for open streets as people gathered by the thousands to walk, roll, skate, and dance through over 7 miles of South LA neighborhoods.