Reducing Speeding on LA's Streets
Speeding is one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths on our streets. In the City of Los Angeles, around one in five fatal crashes were directly attributed to speeding in 2024. LADOT’s Vision Zero Safety Study also found that unsafe speed was the primary collision factor in 40% of vehicle-only collisions that resulted in a fatality. Reducing speeding on our City streets makes our neighborhoods safer and more pleasant, encourages walking and biking, and–most importantly–saves lives.
LADOT continues to advance and install traffic calming infrastructure, but given the state of street safety, more must be done. To confront rising traffic deaths and injuries, LADOT is piloting a Speed Safety Systems program, recently authorized by state law. This pilot will install 125 speed safety systems across the City where speeding and crashes most often occur, to capture license plate information from vehicles traveling 11 miles per hour or more over the speed limit and issue citations to the vehicle owner. Similar programs have been proven to reduce speeding in other major cities by up to 82%, reducing both the frequency and severity of traffic crashes with up to a 71% reduction in fatal crashes.
Today LADOT published its recommended locations for all 125 systems, as well as two policy reports about the use and impact of the systems. Over the next 30 days, these proposed program policies will be available for public comment while it is considered by the Transportation Committee and ultimately the full City Council for approval. I encourage all Angelenos to share their thoughts before the launch of this program later this year.
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to advance our shared goal of safer streets for all.
LADOT Activates New Left Turn Signals on Adams Boulevard
Last week, LADOT activated two left turn signals on Adams Boulevard. The two new signals, at Adams Boulevard/Hauser Boulevard and Adams Boulevard/Redondo Boulevard, add a permissive/protective left turn signal designed to protect pedestrians crossing the street from vehicle traffic turning left. Making these intersections safer encourages walking in the neighborhood and makes it easier for pedestrians to access the restaurants, shops, and churches along this stretch of Adams Boulevard.
Share Your Feedback on the Marmion Way Safety and Mobility Project
LADOT is planning safety improvements to Marmion Way, a quiet, low-volume street running through Northeast Los Angeles. This project will close a critical gap in the City’s bike network between Avenue 50 and Figueroa Street and provide a direct connection for cyclists to the Metro A Line Southwest Museum station.
If you live, work, or travel through the project area, LADOT wants to hear from you. Take the Marmion Way project survey by March 13, 2026 and let us know the safety treatments you would like to see.
LADOT outreach teams will also be hosting a design workshop at the Ramona Hall Community Center, 4580 N Figueroa St, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 between 6:00-7:00 PM. Join us to learn more about the potential bikeway designs and share your feedback. Visit Marmion Way project website to learn more.
Be Prepared for Rain This Weekend
A storm is expected to impact the City of Los Angeles this weekend, with rain currently predicted to arrive Saturday evening and last through Tuesday.
LADOT reminds all Angelenos to use caution when traveling during rain. If you must drive, drive slowly and use your headlights. Never drive through flooded roads. Treat any dark or flashing traffic lights as all-way stops. Report any downed trees or dark traffic lights to 311. Report any downed power lines to 911.
Be prepared for rain and other emergencies! Sign up for NotifyLA to receive the latest emergency alerts from the City.
Take Our Community Surveys
LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.
Choose Your Connection to the LA River Path
The City has identified three potential routes for a bike connection that links Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Studio City, and Sherman Oaks to the LARiverWay bike path. We invite the community to share the feedback on which route is preferred.
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 Mobility Action Plan.
Transportation Photos of the Week
