Announcing LADOT's RIDER Study
Over the last few years we have seen a dramatic shift in how people move around our City. The increase in remote work following the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in new travel modes mean our transit systems must adapt to changing travel patterns.
At LADOT, we’re committed to ensuring our transit system works for all riders. That’s why we recently launched the Real Input Driving Everyday Routes (RIDER) Study – to learn how you get around today. Our goal is to evaluate how well our current transit services–including DASH neighborhood buses, Commuter Express regional buses, LAnow microtransit, and Cityride Dial-a-Ride services for seniors and persons with disabilities–meet the needs of the communities we serve.
With the information from the RIDER Study, we’ll be able to optimize our transit routes, improve arrival and travel times, and ensure our City is prepared for upcoming events like the World Cup and the 2028 Games.
But first, we need your help! Take the RIDER survey before Sunday, March 15 to share your feedback and enter to win a $50 VISA gift card. Plus, keep an eye out for our outreach teams at a DASH bus stop or community event near you. We look forward to hearing from you!
You're Invited to the MLK Boulevard Open House
You’re invited to LADOT's Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Project Open House this Saturday, February 28, to learn about the upcoming safety improvements along MLK Jr. Boulevard, Broadway Place, and 39th Street. This includes plans for a new bike lane and road safety improvements, making it easier and safer for the community to connect to parks, schools, jobs, shopping, and transit.
Come share your thoughts and enjoy food, music, and activities with your neighbors. Enjoy free tacos and a gift card raffle while you learn more about the project and speak directly with City of LA staff.
When: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Bill's Taco's House (219 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011)
Register the MLK Boulevard Open House
We hope to see you there!
Join us for Virtual and In-Person Town Halls on the Westside
Please join LADOT at our upcoming open houses where we will share what we heard from the community, next steps for Ohio Avenue, and our proposed design for Westwood Boulevard!
This past fall, LADOT engaged with more than 7,500 community members through pop-ups, surveys, and events to understand priorities for Ohio Avenue and Westwood Boulevard. Participants overwhelmingly emphasized the need for added safety measures including safer crossings, dedicated space for cyclists, and calmer traffic.
These open houses will provide the community with an opportunity to share additional thoughts that will guide the final design of the safety and mobility improvements. Children are welcome to join and refreshments will be served. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be provided upon request.
Ohio Avenue Safety and Mobility Project
In-Person:
Thursday February 26, 2026, 6-8pm
Collins & Katz Family YMCA
1466 S Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Virtual:
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6-8pm
Join the Ohio Avenue Project via Zoom
Westwood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project
In-Person:
Thursday March 5, 2026, 6-8pm
Westwood Village
1109 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Virtual:
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6-8pm
Join the Westwood Blvd Project via Zoom
Construction Advisory: Zoo Drive
This week, LADOT began construction on improvements to Zoo Drive between Rattlesnake Trailhead and Western Heritage Way. The project will improve road safety and bicycle connectivity on Zoo Drive by installing a combination of standard painted bike lanes (Class II) and protected bike lanes with vertical bollards (Class IV). These improvements will support the Department of Recreation and Parks Safety and Active Transportation Project in Griffith Park.
Construction for this phase of work, which involves removal of existing striping and installation of new painted striping, signage and vertical bollards, is scheduled to conclude by approximately March 1, 2026. LADOT anticipates limited lane closures during the week of February 24 with one travel lane in each direction maintained at all times. During this period, road users should be aware of work taking place and mindful of construction signage in the area.
Take Our Community Surveys
LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.
Take the RIDER Survey About LADOT Transit
LADOT is rolling out Real Input Driving Everyday Routes (RIDER), a City-wide study that seeks to explore how LADOT’s transit services can better meet the needs of riders. Take the RIDER Survey by March 15, 2026.
Share Your Feedback on the Sunset/Chavez Safety and Mobility Project
LADOT is kicking off a new planning effort to improve safety and mobility along Sunset Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Avenue, between Fountain Avenue and Alameda Street. Take the Sunset Chavez project survey by March 31, 2026.
Share Your Feedback on the Marmion Way Safety and Mobility Project
LADOT is planning safety improvements to Marmion Way to close a critical gap in the City's bike network between Avenue 50 and Figueroa Street. Take the Marmion Way project survey by March 13, 2026.
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 LA River Path 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
