LADOT Celebrates Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and LADOT is excited to celebrate and honor women whose courage, determination, and hard work have made Los Angeles what it is today.
Beyond recognizing women’s contributions to date, Women’s History Month is also an opportunity to focus on our responsibility to build a transportation system that serves all Angelenos. Women often have unique transportation needs and barriers to accessing mobility options. According to Transportation for America, women are less likely than men to follow a typical 9-5 commute, making multi-purpose trips that often include school drop-offs and grocery shopping. When we design transportation systems only around 9-5 commuters, we are leaving these women behind.
That’s why at LADOT we are always looking for ways to improve and expand our services. As part of our ongoing efforts to better understand and meet the transit needs of our riders of all gender identities, I encourage you to take our RIDER survey by March 15th.
I’m proud to lead LADOT, a department that employs many talented, dedicated women in fields which have been historically dominated by men. I hope you’ll join me this month in saluting the women who have made our City great!
LADOT Activates Two New Grand Avenue Traffic Signals
Last week, LADOT activated two new traffic signals on Grand Avenue in the Historic South Central neighborhood, at 27th Street and 28th Street. These activations included new crosswalks and striping. The two new signals will provide easier and safer connections to important community resources like the nearby Department of Social Services and the H. Claude Hudson county health center.
Thanks to our crews for their work installing and activating these signals so LADOT can continue our work of making LA’s streets safer for all.
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
Traffic Advisory: LA Marathon this Sunday
Please be advised that the LA Marathon will be taking place this Sunday, March 8, 2026, from downtown Los Angeles to Brentwood. Street closures will begin as early as 3am, with all road closures final by 6am. Crossing the marathon route is not permitted. The race will begin at 7am, with roads reopening on a rolling basis at the discretion of LAFD and LAPD. Drivers are encouraged to adjust travel times and plan alternate routes.
Streets along the race course will be marked with “No Parking” signs approximately 72 hours before the event. Marked tow away and no parking zones along the route will be strictly enforced, and vehicles in violation will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Learn more and view an interactive map of road closures.
Join the RIDER Survey Virtual Town Hall
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. Your feedback will help LADOT provide clear recommendations for improving reliability, efficiency, and equity across the transit system.
We invite you to join us virtually at a community town hall to learn more about the study and offer your thoughts. The virtual meeting will be held on March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm PST. RSVP RIDER Virtual Town Hall.
Can't make it to the meeting? You can still take the RIDER survey by Sunday, March 15, 2026, to be entered into a drawing for a chance to receive a $50 VISA gift card. Limit one entry per person.
Learn About the Mobility Action Plan at Two Upcoming Events
The City is continuing outreach for the Mobility Action Plan, and we invite you to connect with us in person at two upcoming community events:
Sepulveda Rec Center
8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
LAHC Swap Meet
1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA 90744
Sunday, March 8, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Members of the Mobility Action Plan outreach team will be onsite to share information about the plan and to hear directly from community members about transportation needs and priorities. Stop by our table to ask questions, learn more, and share your perspective.
Can’t make it in person? You can still take the Mobility Action Plan survey! Survey responses will help shape how transportation projects are prioritized in the City’s upcoming Transportation Short Range Plan, guiding near-term investments toward the Mobility Plan 2035 vision. Participants can also optionally enter a $50 gift card raffle.
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
