LAnow Provides Free Rides in South LA

This week LADOT announced the expansion of the LAnow service to South LA! This microtransit pilot program offers flexible, affordable, on-demand transportation to residents, visitors, and anyone visiting the South LA community. The new service area covers and connects key destinations, services, and neighborhood amenities like LA Trade-Technical College, Exposition Park, BMO Stadium, USC, the South LA Wetlands, Metro’s A and E lines, and 5 neighborhood DASH service routes.

Powering this new zone are four all-electric transit vans furthering our commitment to a sustainable transportation system. And here’s the best part: thanks to a Sustainable Transportation Equity Program grant from the California Air Resources Board, we’re able to make all rides on this service free for the first year until June 30, 2026!

So go ahead and download the LAnow app, plan your trip, and enjoy a free ride all year long. We’re proud to bring this innovative program to South LA and look forward to supporting your travel needs on board our service.

LADOT Joins CD 9 at Inell Woods Park Community Celebration

On June 14, LADOT participated in the Inell Woods Park Ribbon Cutting and Community Celebration, hosted by Council District 9. LADOT staff were on hand to talk to residents about the new LAnow service area in South LA.

LAnow is LADOT Transit’s on-demand transportation service, newly expanded to South LA in addition to the Westside. LAnow is designed to help commuters bridge the gap between the first and last mile of their journey. Anyone can reserve a ride using the LAnow app, and pick-up and drop-off points are never more than a few blocks away. The South LA service area launched on June 16, and to celebrate the new service, rides will be free for one year.

In addition to the chance to check out one of the new, electric LAnow shuttle buses, the ribbon cutting celebration featured games, kids’ activities, food, raffles, and more. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to talk to us about their experiences getting around South LA!

Learn more about LAnow.         
 

Help Shape a Safer Culver City E Line Station Area

Join Metro Los Angeles and LADOT on Tuesday, June 24, from 5:30–6:30 pm for a virtual meeting recapping the Culver City First/Last Mile planning process, part of Metro’s Active Transport (MAT) Program.

The Culver City FLM Project focuses on improving pedestrian and bike safety within a half-mile of the Culver City E Line (Expo) Station. The goal is to make it easier and safer for transit riders to access nearby destinations while supporting projects like the Venice Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project.

This meeting will include a recap of the First/Last Mile planning process, a summary of community engagement and feedback, and the final list of priority projects. These include:

• Landscape and shade
• Curb ramps
• Wayfinding signage
• High-visibility crosswalks
• Bus stop improvements
• Bicycle treatments for Venice Boulevard and National Boulevard
• Signalized crossings

Join the Zoom meeting        
Spanish interpretation will be provided.

For more information, email mat@metro.net or visit LADOT Livable Streets.     

CicLAvia: Historic South Central Meets Watts Postponed

The CicLAvia: Historic South Central Meets Watts event scheduled for Sunday, June 22, has been postponed. The event will take place at a later date to be announced.

The next CicLAvia event, Culver City Meets Venice, is currently expected to take place as scheduled on August 17.

Visit ciclavia.org to learn more.

Metro D Line Service Interruption Continues through July 25

Metro Los Angeles has announced that the Metro D (Purple) Line will be temporarily closed from the beginning of service on May 17 until the end of service on July 25. The closure is part of Phase I of the D Line Extension Project that will connect DTLA with the Westside.

During the closure, riders may use the following alternative routes:

• From Wilshire/Vermont to Union Station: Stations are also served by the Metro B (Red) Line. During the closure, B line trains will run every 8 minutes from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on weekends. B Line trains will run every 12 minutes beginning at 7:00 p.m. and every 20 minutes beginning at 9:00 p.m.
• Wilshire/Normandie and Wilshire/Western: A Metro shuttle bus (Line 855) will connect riders between Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Normandie, and Wilshire/Western. The shuttle bus will align with the B Line schedule and operate from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weeknights. Lines 720 and 20, which run along Wilshire Blvd, will continue their usual routes and may be used to travel between the D Line stations along Wilshire and to and from downtown LA (use 5th St heading westbound, and 6th St heading eastbound).  

Both Metro B and D Line trains will resume regular schedules at the start of service on July 26. Learn more at Metro's The Source blog. 

Transportation Photos of the Week

LADOT attends Inell Woods Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in South LA on June 14, 2025. LADOT's LAnow on-demand shared ride service recently expanded to South LA.