LADOT Breaks Ground on the Chandler Bicycle Connection
LADOT recently joined Council District 2, the Bureau of Engineering, and Metro to break ground on the Chandler Bike Connection! The Chandler Bike Connection will upgrade the existing bicycle lanes on Chandler Boulevard to protected lanes with bollards and curb stops for a riding experience that is safer and more comfortable for riders of all ages and abilities.
When complete, the Chandler Bike Connection will close the three mile gap between the Chandler and the Metro G Line Bike Paths–creating a continuous, safe, and protected bike route from Burbank to the Sepulveda Basin. This 21-mile route will be open for transportation and recreation in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
With its sunny weather and flat streets, the San Fernando Valley has all the ingredients for safe, convenient, multimodal transportation. The Chandler Bike Connection represents an expansion of our active transportation efforts in the Valley, and is part of a greater effort to improve air quality, traffic, and quality of life for residents. I look forward to the completion of this project by the 28 Games!
LADOT Activates Six Upgraded Signals
This month, LADOT crews have been hard at work improving pedestrian safety across the City. Two traffic signals have been upgraded to include permissive/protective left turn arrows, at Broadway and Vernon Avenue and 48th Street and Western Avenue. These upgrades help protect pedestrians from drivers turning left while maintaining a safe and smooth flow of traffic through the intersection.
Two additional intersections received an upgraded Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, or HAWK signal: 10th Avenue and Florence Avenue and 78th Street and Main Street. An additional HAWK signal, at 80th Street and Western Avenue, is scheduled for activation tomorrow. The pedestrian beacon at 106th Street and Compton Avenue has also been upgraded to a traffic signal.
Thanks to our crews for their work to make our City streets safer for all and supporting pedestrian access to schools, shopping, and community resources.
Heat Advisory Through Friday, March 20
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in the Los Angeles region continuing through 8:00 PM on Friday, March 20. The City of Los Angeles has hundreds of locations open for relief from the heat, including local library branches and pet-friendly Recreation and Parks facilities.
The City has also opened the following dedicated cooling centers, which will be open to all from 10 am to 9 pm:
Pecan Recreation Center
145 S. Pecan St., LA 90033
(323) 262-2736
Algin Sutton Recreation Center
8800 S. Hoover St., LA 90044
(323) 753-5808
Canoga Park 50+ Adult Center
7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park 91303
(818) 340-2633
North Hollywood Senior Citizen Center
5301 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood 91601
(818) 487-6971
For more information on cooling centers, staying cool, and signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, visit the Emergency Management Department. Angelenos are also encouraged to sign up for NotifyLA to receive heat and adverse weather notifications.
Last Chance to Share Your Feedback on LADOT Transit
If you take LADOT’s Transit services–DASH, Commuter Express, LAnow, or Cityride–we want to hear from you! LADOT recently launched the Real Input Driving Everyday Routes (RIDER) Study to evaluate how well our current transit services meet the needs of the communities we serve. Your feedback will help LADOT optimize transit routes, improve travel times, and ensure LA is prepared for upcoming events like the World Cup and the 2028 Games.
The RIDER Survey deadline has been extended to March 22, 2026. Take the transit survey before then to make your voice heard and be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card.
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.
Transportation Photos of the Week
