Activating City Streets for Angelenos

Just like our City, LADOT never stops moving. This weekend is a good example of the wide range of operations that the department manages.

LADOT Special Traffic Operations Crews will begin setting up closures and detour routes to support the 39th running of the Los Angeles Marathon late Saturday night into Sunday morning. This event attracts thousands of athletes from around the world to run from Dodger Stadium to Century City through the heart of our City.

As marathon runners are crossing the finish line on Sunday, an LADOT hosted celebration will be starting in Reseda Park to mark the completion of the Reseda Blvd Complete Streets project. For almost 3 years, LADOT worked alongside the Bureaus of Engineering and Street Services to deliver one of our most comprehensive corridor projects to date. Those who live and work along Reseda Blvd have been excellent partners as the City has delivered over 100,000 square feet of sidewalk repair, 6 miles of protected bike, 11 new bus boarding islands, and almost 100 new curb ramps. To celebrate this example of how we can build streets that support all modes of travel, we’re partnering with CicLAvia for a block party that includes music, street games, vendors, and community resources at Reseda Park. It will be a perfect day to gather with family neighbors welcome to all ages and abilities.

So whether you're participating in the Marathon, joining us to celebrate Reseda Blvd, or making other plans to enjoy what's expected to be a beautiful warm weather weekend, we at LADOT are happy to support your travel to, from, and around Los Angeles.

New All-Way Stop Improvement in Lincoln Heights

LADOT recently joined Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez in CD1 to celebrate the installation of an all-way stop on Griffin Ave and Avenue 31 in Lincoln Heights, an intersection near transit stops where community residents travel to get around town.

This collaborative effort is the result of a request from the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Fall of 2023. LADOT responded to the request by introducing traffic calming measures that encourage drivers to reduce their speed to foster safer movement through the intersection. We are grateful to communities for their advocacy and partnership in the mission of improving safety on our streets.

This Weekend: Ready for Reseda

Got any weekend plans ahead? We invite you to join us for a CicLAvia event this Sunday, March 17th to experience the new protected bike lanes and safety features on Reseda Boulevard through a guided group bike ride.

There will be a Hub at Reseda Park and one on Saticoy St, west of Reseda Blvd, with music, street games and other activities. Don't forget to take a look at this digital map, which highlights the small businesses along the route that you can support. 

Traffic Advisory: LA Marathon

Please be advised the 39th annual LA Marathon is taking place this Sunday, March 17th. Participants will kick off the marathon at Dodger Stadium and will run through the finish line on the Avenue of the Stars in Century City.

We encourage you to stay informed by checking out our blog and plan ahead for road closures and detours. LADOT Special Traffic Operations and Traffic Officers will be facilitating safe traffic flow along the route for participants and communities. For additional details regarding the LA Marathon, please visit: LAMarathon.com

LADOT Weekly Brief Spotlight

Rosalva Villanueva, a Senior Accountant II at LADOT oversees the review and processing of payments for Measure M and Measure R funds, with a particular focus on invoices related to the CicLAvia-Open Streets program. Her decision to pursue a career in transportation was driven by her lifelong residency in Los Angeles and her commitment to making public transportation safer and more accessible.

She takes pride in her involvement with LADOT's Open Streets program, which fosters community engagement and encourages Angelenos to use active modes of travel. Rosalva has witnessed significant changes in the transportation industry, notably the increasing presence of cyclists citywide in the last 5 years, a trend she attributes to LADOT's efforts in supporting open street events that activate our public streets. We thank Rosalva for all her dedication to help enhance transportation in our city. 

LADOT Celebrates Women in Transportation History - Annie Londonderry

In 1894, Latvian immigrant Annie Londonderry left her Boston home with the aim of becoming the first woman to bike around the world. The country was in a bicycle boom at the time, with women enjoying the freedom the bicycle gave them to travel outside of the home. Londonderry became a celebrity as she completed her trip, inspiring other women to take up cycling.

Academy Awards Arrive in Hollywood

Through many decades, Los Angeles has hosted globally recognized award ceremonies like the Academy Awards. These events require attention to detail, planning and coordination. As an annual event, our Special Traffic Operations Team and Traffic Officers plan closures and detours in Hollywood to ensure safe movement of traffic and people ensuring a successful event.

We extend a thank you to our LADOT traffic officers and STO team for their dedication and teamwork that help keep our communities safe during special events. 

LADOT Speed Hump Program Opens March 21

LADOT is pleased to announce that the next application period for the Residential Speed Hump Program will open on Thursday, March 21 at 9:00 AM. Residents are encouraged to visit our website for updated information on the application process. Due to anticipated high demand, we advise applicants to submit their requests promptly when the window opens to maximize their chances of consideration. Thank you for your interest in enhancing safety in our City through the Residential Speed Hump Program, and we look forward to receiving your applications!

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Feedback Survey: Hollywood Blvd Design Proposal

Since August last year, LADOT has engaged with residents, businesses, and stakeholders along Hollywood Boulevard to enhance traffic safety and accessibility. Based on community input, a proposed design for Hollywood Blvd from Gower St to Lyman Pl has been developed. Share your thoughts on the design by taking our quick 3-minute survey.

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