PCH Reopens After Wildfire Closures

Thanks to the coordinated effort of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California National Guard, the State Department of Transportation CalTrans, Los Angeles County, and City agencies like LADOT, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) reopened just before the Memorial Day weekend!

While PCH has re-opened to the general public, speed limits in the impacted areas are reduced to 25 mph, and the Palisades neighborhood adjacent to PCH remains closed to non-residents and those without authorized access. See the article below for full details including how and where we will be reinstituting regular parking enforcement outside of the restricted areas.

If you must use PCH, expect heavier traffic than usual as people return to their routines and as construction continues in some areas to reinforce hillside stability and restore full services. Please obey posted speed limits, watch for crews still at work, and stay alert to changing conditions. Safety is our shared responsibility. Thank you for your patience and your commitment to safety as we continue to rebuild, together.

PCH Opens and Relaxed Traffic Enforcement in Parts of Palisades Ends

As the City continues recovery efforts in the Palisades along with the re-opening of the Pacific Coast Highway, LADOT will be ending relaxed traffic enforcement in the areas south of Sunset Blvd and east of Mandeville Canyon Road on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

In the map above, the area marked in the boundary in red had been previously designated for relaxed traffic enforcement, meaning LADOT only ticketed vehicles for safety violations. Starting June 1, all traffic violations, including parking meters, street sweeping, and rush hour/gridlock parking restrictions, will be enforced in the area in red. Relaxed enforcement of safety violations only will continue in the area north of Sunset Blvd and west of Mandeville Canyon Road, outlined in purple in the above map.

Despite the reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway, access to the Palisades remains restricted to persons with a legitimate and verifiable need. Access to the PCH is only available from the south or north of the Palisades. Sunset Blvd will remain closed to the general public west of Amalfi Dr. Learn more about re-entry and obtaining an access pass.

Speed limits in impacted areas of the PCH are reduced to 25 mph. For the safety of repair crews continuing to work in the area, please use caution.  

DASH Sylmar and Pacoima Fares Resume June 1

Be advised, riders: fares for DASH Sylmar and DASH Pacoima will resume on June 1, 2025. DASH Sylmar fares were temporarily suspended in response to the wildfire emergency in January. DASH Pacoima, launched at the beginning of May, was fare-free for the month to celebrate the new route.

DASH fare is fifty cents cash or 35 cents with a TAP card, with discounts available for Senior/Disabled/Medicare riders. To learn more about DASH fares, routes, and other LADOT transit services, visit ladottransit.com.     

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. 

Apply Now For Emergency Management Department’s Camp ReadyLA: Emer-Gen-Z

The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is hosting its third annual Camp ReadyLA: Emer-Gen-Z, a week-long summer program for young adults aged 18-24 that provides a look into the life of an emergency manager.

Campers will learn about disaster preparedness and participate in fun activities that will improve their team-building and leadership skills and pave the way for their professional success. Several careers in the public safety field will be showcased, highlighting emergency management coordination and capabilities for city response.

The four-day program will run from Tuesday, July 22 to Friday, July 25, and take place daily between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the City’s Emergency Operations Center located in Downtown Los Angeles.

Applications close on May 30. Apply for Camp ReadyLA: Emer-Gen-Z. 

LA Youth Development Department Presents Youth Expo 2025

Join the City of Los Angeles Youth Development Department on Saturday, May 31, from 9 am to 3 pm at Los Angeles Trade Technical-College for the 3rd Annual LA Youth Expo, a free, family-friendly event for youth and young adults.

This resource fair will bring together hundreds of young people from across Los Angeles for a day filled with empowerment, connection, and growth.

You'll have the chance to explore:

• Summer job and internship opportunities
• Career workshops and mock interviews
• Mental health & wellness resources
• Resume and cover letter tips
• Financial literacy sessions
• Wildfire recovery resources
• Giveaways, free lunch, and more!

Whether you are looking for a job, exploring new career paths, or just curious about what is out there, the LA Youth Expo has something for everyone.       

For more details about this event, register at LA Youth Department website.

Transportation Photos of the Week

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Los Angeles is home to many historic and vibrant AAPI neighborhoods, including Little Tokyo, Historic Filipinotown, Little Bangladesh, and Sawtelle Japantown.