Closing the Imperial Highway Bike Lane Gap

LADOT is proud to announce that we’ve closed the bike lane gap on Imperial Highway!

Until now, roadway width and the median on Imperial Highway prohibited LADOT from connecting a 1,000 foot gap east of Pershing Dr. This forced bicyclists to choose between riding in vehicle traffic or on the sidewalk, competing with pedestrians for safe infrastructure.

Thanks to a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant, crews were able to modify the median island and widen the road to close the gap with Class II protected bike lanes. While the distance may make this project seem small, it helped close a crucial gap in our bike network to improve safety for all who bike, walk, or drive on this stretch.

With the gap in the Imperial Highway bikeway closed, cyclists can now enjoy a stress-free connection to Dockweiler Beach and the 22-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail that stretches along the ocean from Torrance Beach to Will Rogers State Beach. Summer is a perfect time for a bike ride along the beach–happy riding!

South LA Residents: Apply for a Free Cityride Membership!

LADOT is still accepting applications from qualified South LA residents for free Cityride memberships! A Cityride membership provides safe and affordable on-demand transportation services, such as accessible taxi and shuttle service, for seniors over 65 and qualified individuals with disabilities.

Normally, a Cityride membership costs $21 for $84 in quarterly fare value. Qualified individuals who apply for a Cityride membership and who live within the pilot zone of our South LA Universal Basic Mobility program will receive the $84 quarterly fare value for free.

Apply to be a member at the LADOT Transit website.

Take the Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project Survey

LADOT wants to hear your thoughts on improving transportation safety along Pico Boulevard, especially for those who walk, bike, and take transit. Pico is a major street used to access jobs, destinations, and community institutions. LADOT is prioritizing safety and accessibility improvements on Pico Boulevard that include: reducing the number of travel lanes to improve driving behavior; adding a new bicycle facility to expand mobility options and improve safety for bicyclists; adding new crossings to improve pedestrian safety and access; and other street safety features.

Take the Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project Survey before September 8, 2025 and let us know how you travel along Pico Boulevard and what safety improvements you’d like to see prioritized along the corridor. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards.

Feedback on the Spring St Mobility Project

Share Your Feedback on the Spring St and Alameda St Safety and Mobility Project

LADOT is kicking off a new planning effort to improve safety and mobility along Spring St and Alameda St. These corridors connect neighborhoods to key destinations such as LA State Historic Park, Chinatown, Olvera Street, Union Station, Downtown LA, and the LA River Bike Path – but today, there are critical gaps in the transportation network and ongoing safety concerns for people walking, biking, and taking public transit.

If you live, work, or spend time in the project area, we want to hear from you! Your feedback will guide the types of improvements we consider and help us to better understand how the street can serve the needs of everyone.

Take the Spring St and Alameda St survey before September 8, 2025. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards.