Stay Cool This Summer

Stay Cool This Summer.

It is officially summer! Summer in LA means beach days, baseball games, and spending time with friends and family–but it also means rising temperatures. Libraries, recreation centers, and swimming pools are great places to beat the summer heat. Cool Spots LA shows Angelenos where they can go to cool off. Many of these locations are served by LADOT Transit’s neighborhood DASH routes, and our buses are air conditioned to keep you comfortable while you travel.

Now is the time to prepare for hotter days ahead! The Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability has put together a collection of Extreme Heat Resources. Angelenos can visit their website to learn the signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, as well as tips for keeping cool. And don’t forget to sign up for NotifyLA to receive up-to-date information about dangerous weather.

Have fun and stay safe this summer!

Traffic Advisory: Union Station Road Closures

LADOT advises drivers, transit riders, businesses, and residents of temporary street and freeway ramp closures in the downtown area surrounding Los Angeles Union Station to accommodate the FIFA Fan Zone event. Road closures will be in effect Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28.

The following streets and ramps will be closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28 from 9:30am to 11:30pm:

Alameda St, between US-101 N/B and Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles St, between US-101 N/B and Alameda St.
Main St, between US-101 N/B and Cesar Chavez Ave.
US101 NB entrance ramps at Los Angeles St and Alameda St.
US101 NB exit ramps at Alameda Street and the Express Lanes (Express Lanes traffic will be diverted to Mission Rd).
Alameda St, between Cesar Chavez Ave and the I-10 Express Lanes entrance.

Angelenos are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes.

DASH to World Cup Watch Parties

World Cup fever has hit Los Angeles! Free Kick it in the Park watch parties are happening in parks all over the City, many of which are accessible via neighborhood DASH buses. Here’s where you can DASH to watch the World Cup this week:

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Sylmar Recreation Center - DASH Sylmar
Seoul International Park - DASH Koreatown
Whitsett Fields - DASH North Hollywood

9am: Czechia vs. South Africa
12pm: Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
3pm: Canada vs. Qatar
6pm: Mexico vs. South Korea

Friday, June 19, 2026
Green Meadows Recreation Center - DASH Watts

12pm: USA vs. Australia
3pm: Scotland vs. Morocco
5:30pm: Brazil vs. Haiti
8pm: Turkey vs. Paraguay

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Sycamore Grove Park - DASH Highland Park/Eagle Rock

10am: Netherlands vs. Sweden
1pm: Germany vs. Ivory Coast
3pm: Ecuador vs. Curaçao
9pm: Tunisia vs. Japan

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Echo Park - DASH Echo Park
Wilmington Recreation Center - DASH Wilmington

9am: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
12pm: Belgium vs. Iran
3pm: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde
6pm: New Zealand vs. Egypt

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Seoul International Park - DASH Koreatown
Sylmar Recreation Center - DASH Sylmar
Whitsett Fields - North Hollywood

10am: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
1pm: England vs. Ghana
4pm: Panama vs. Croatia
7pm: Colombia vs. Congo DR

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
South Park Recreation Center - DASH Southeast

12pm: Switzerland vs. Canada
12pm: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar
3pm: Scotland vs. Brazil
3pm: Morocco vs. Haiti
6pm: Czechia vs. Mexico
6pm: South Africa vs. South Korea

LAnow Free Fares End June 30

LADOT Transit advises LAnow riders in the South LA service area that free rides will be ending on June 30, 2026. Starting July 1, 2026, standard LAnow fares will apply:

Children four years and under: Free
Adults/Children 5+: $1.50
Students/Seniors 65+/Disabled: $0.75

Riders can save by purchasing ride credit in advance. Download the LAnow app and receive two free rides. In the app, pay $10 and get one ride free or pay $23 and get four rides free. Learn more about LAnow.

Mobility Action Plan Enters Phase 2

This past winter, LADOT completed the first phase of engagement of the Mobility Action Plan (MAP), The MAP will produce both short- and long-term transportation investment plans to help the City prioritize projects, coordinate resources, and deliver real improvements. Our team connected with over 3,000 Angelenos through a digital survey and at more than 20 community events. LADOT also partnered with five locally trusted organizations to reach LA’s communities, ensuring the transportation priorities represented in the MAP are grounded in what residents truly want.

Across the City, residents shared ongoing barriers caused by a lack of infrastructure and road safety. Angelenos want investments to improve transit services, to build bike lanes, and to make the City more pedestrian-friendly with shade, better sidewalks, and more crosswalks.

In Phase 2 of the MAP, LADOT will finalize the Mobility Action Plan, including the 5-Year Plan, 20-Year Transportation Strategy, and recommendations. Later in 2026, LADOT will work with City partners so the MAP can help guide transportation priorities.

If you want to learn more, visit Mobility Action Plan or in person at an upcoming event:

Kick It in the Park: Mexico vs. South Korea
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 4–8 PM
Location: Sylmar Recreation Center

Kick It in the Park: USA vs. Australia
Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 12:00-3:00 pm
Location: El Sereno Recreation Center

Kick It in the Park: Uruguay vs. Spain
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: Wilmington Recreation Center

Kick It in the Park: Jackie Tatum Harvard Recreation Center
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 1:00–4:30 PM
Location: Jackie Tatum Harvard Recreation Center

CicLAvia – Leimert Park Meets Expo Park
Date: June 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Expo Park Hub

CicLAvia Connects Expo Park to Leimert Park on June 28

Effective Join LADOT at CicLAvia: Leimert Park Meets Expo Park on Sunday, June 28! From 9am until 4pm, 3.6 miles of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard will be closed to cars and open for a day of walking, jogging, biking, skating, and more. CicLAvia is a free, family-friendly event welcome to people of all ages and abilities. Bring your friends and get ready for a great day exploring LA.

In partnership with Council District 8, LADOT will present the Crenshaw Wall Mural Slow Street Connection adjacent to the CicLAvia route. Walk, bike, skate, or roll along Crenshaw Boulevard via a slow street to see the Crenshaw Wall mural. Southbound Crenshaw Boulevard from Vernon Avenue to 52nd Street will be restricted so people can view the mural. Northbound lanes will remain open as usual.

Visit the website to learn more about CicLAvia.

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Dodger Stadium Transportation Study Survey

LADOT is conducting a transportation study to identify potential strategies to improve access to and from Dodger Stadium and reduce impacts on neighboring communities. Complete the survey by July 13 for a chance to win a $50 gift card.