Venice Blvd Street Activation Celebration
Over the weekend we joined community members, businesses, elected offices, and agency partners to the celebrate the completion of Venice Blvd Safety and Mobility Project. The transformative street redesign installed several miles of parking protected bike lanes as well as the first, 24-hour bus only lanes in the the city outside of Downtown LA. The days programming include guided biking tours of the new Venice bike lanes alongside music, games, and activities.
Nearly 47,000 people live within a 5-minute walk of the project area and an estimated 20,000 people daily board the Line 33 bus on Venice Blvd. With the completion of this project, Venice Blvd now supports a wider variety of travel modes making it safer and easier commute to jobs, social services, transit, and access community resources.
Read more about the Venice Boulevard Mobility Improvements.
New Bill Introduces A Pilot Program Using Speed Safety Cameras
Yesterday LADOT joined CA State Assembly member Laura Friedman and Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in support the state Assembly Bill 645 (AB645). The bill, introduced by Assembly member Laura Friedman, would allow certain jurisdictions, including the City of Los Angeles, to conduct a five-year pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of speed cameras in school zones and on streets with a history of crashes.
LADOT has pursued legislation that gives the department necessary tools for ensuring the safety of streets. A previous bill AB43 introduced by Assembly Member Laura Friedman and adopted in the 2021-22 legislative session made key changes to the California Vehicle Code that allowed Los Angeles for the first time ever lower speed limits on streets.
Excessive speeding remains a far too common occurrence here in Los Angeles. Data shows that a pedestrian hit by a vehicle traveling at 20 mph has a 90% chance of survival, while the likelihood of survival drops to only 20% when the vehicle travels at 40 mph.
Speed cameras already have proven effectiveness in reducing injuries and saving lives. The proposed AB 645 pilot program looks to assess the benefits of the use of speed cameras in school zones and on streets with a history of crashes. The data found will allow policymakers to make better-informed future decisions regarding road safety measures and the potential statewide implementation of speed safety cameras. The bill is also an alternative to traditional enforcement methods that have implicit and explicit racial bias putting drivers of color at risk during a traffic stop by law enforcement. With speed safety cameras, law enforcement resources devoted to speed prevention are reduced while creating greater consistency and accountability for driver to abide by speed limits on streets.
LADOT is thankful to Assembly member Friedman for leading the policy effort and to city leaders and advocates that support the promotion of transportation safety here in Los Angeles.
LADOT Wins 2nd Place In Lotus Festival Dragon Boat Race
We want to give a big congratulations to our LADOT team for winning 2nd place in the Dragon Boat Race at the 42nd Lotus Festival held at Echo Park. The Lotus Festival is a cultural event celebrating the people and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Dragon boat races are a tradition in Hong Kong and China and were introduced at the 3rd annual Lotus Festival by Helen Young. It has since been a tradition at the festival every year. Great job team LADOT!
LADOT Emergency Appointment Positions Available
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is offering eleven emergency appointment opportunities in the classification of Management Analyst, in various divisions within LADOT. All interested candidates should submit a completed City application. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 21, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. You can find a detailed job description here.
LADOT Now Hiring Crossing Guards
LADOT is now accepting applications for new Crossing Guards. Crossing guards keep students safe traveling to and from school and help educate and instill safe, alert walking behaviors in young Angelenos. Our crossing guards are placed at schools throughout the city and help provide experience and judgment to help children navigate a school crossing, while also increasing the visibility of their presence to drivers.
If you are interested in applying for a crossing guard position you can visit the website for the application and instructions on how to apply.
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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.
Transportation Photos of the Week
LADOT is ensuring that the opportunities and benefits from the electric vehicle revolution happening on our streets lift up our city's residents by funding training programs at LATTC. The EV training program certifies young technicians in the maintenance and safety of electric vehicles and prepares them for employment in this booming industry. We spoke with some of the students recently who shared their experiences with us.
