Preparing Los Angeles for El Niño
LADOT and the City of Los Angeles are taking proactive steps to keep Angelenos safe as a historic El Niño event has the potential to affect Southern California this year. El Niño is not a storm but an increase in Pacific ocean temperatures that brings with it certain weather patterns, including rainfall, flooding, and dangerous shoreline conditions. City crews are already taking action to protect neighborhoods, including reinforcing hillsides and preparing for power outages.
Angelenos should take steps now to protect themselves from severe weather. If you drive a car, check your vehicle wipers, lights, brakes, tire inflation, and tread wear now to ensure safe operation during storms. If and when rainy weather occurs, avoid driving, walking, or biking through moving water. Just twelve inches of moving water can sweep away a small vehicle.
While it’s still too early to know the exact timing or intensity of any El Niño-related storms, it’s not too early to be prepared. Sign up for NotifyLA emergency alerts for information on road closures, evacuations, and storm impacts. Develop a family evacuation plan, including destinations and transportation. Check if your home is in a flood zone, and pick up free sandbags from LAFD stations to protect your property.
Learn more about El Niño from the City Emergency Management Department.
Red Flag Warning: Parking Restrictions in Effect through Friday
In anticipation of expected Santa Ana winds and high temperatures. The Los Angeles Fire Department has issued a Red Flag warning for 48 hours starting Thursday Morning at 6 am.
When a Red Flag Day is declared by the Los Angeles City Fire Department, parking is strictly prohibited in posted areas within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. These zones include narrow roads, sharp curves, hairpin turns, and key intersections, areas where parked vehicles can block access for emergency responders and trap residents during evacuation.
For more information about the current Red Flag Warning and locations where parking restrictions are in effect visit the Fire Department website.
New Look for LADOT Livable Streets Website
Recently, LADOT debuted a new look for our Livable Streets website. This website refresh makes it easier to learn more about the planned features for our ongoing safety projects, view project documents, and sign up for updates. Check out the pages for our current projects below, and be sure to bookmark our Events and Meetings page for a list of all upcoming chances to get involved.
- Sunset/Chavez Safety and Mobility Project
- Westwood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project
- South Broadway Safety and Mobility Project
- Ohio Avenue Safety and Mobility Project
- Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project
- Chandler Bicycle Connection
- Spring/Alameda Safety and Mobility Project
- Koreatown Pico-Union Neighborhood Connect
- Mid-City Neighborhood Greenways
CicLAvia: Heart of LA Opens Up DTLA Streets
Thanks to all who attended last weekend’s CicLAvia: Heart of LA! Angelenos of all ages enjoyed over six miles of open streets connecting Echo Park, DTLA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and Boyle Heights. We love to see the community come together to connect with neighbors and transform City streets into vibrant public spaces.
Mark your calendars for the next CicLAvia: Pasadena on November 15! Learn more about CicLAvia.
Share Your Input on Accessibility in Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles is updating its Citywide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan and is seeking input from the community.
Share what is working well, where you have experienced accessibility barriers, and what the City should improve by completing the ADA Public Input Survey by October 15.
Resources For Residents Affected by Lineage Warehouse Fire
As the City of Los Angeles and Council District 14 continue recovery efforts following the June 17 Lineage Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights, LADOT wishes to make residents aware of the following resources available to affected Angelenos:
Business Recovery: Low-interest federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now available to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. Customer service representatives will be on hand at Business Recovery Centers in the LA area to assist with applications. Explore Boyle Heights Business Recovery Resources.
Free Buses: LADOT is making temporary service adjustments to serve Boyle Heights residents, offering additional free buses in the area. Two additional buses have been added to the Boyle Heights DASH route, operating daily with free service every 10-15 minutes until further notice.
LADOT has also temporarily waived fares for Cityride Dial-a-Ride service for seniors and people with disabilities. A Cityride van is stationed at LAC+USC Medical Center to provide emergency transportation. Service runs daily from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. To request same-day service, call: (213) 808-7433; (323) 808-7433; or (818) 808-7433.
Community Notifications: The Mayor’s Office has created a dedicated WhatsApp channel for Boyle Heights residents to receive regular updates on the recovery process. Download WhatsApp Messenger for free from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
For additional information on resources available to the Boyle Heights community, including financial assistance for businesses, pest control, and odor mitigations, please visit the Emergency Management Department.
Take Our Community Surveys
LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.
Hollywood Safety and Mobility Phase 2
In 2024, LADOT installed improvements on Hollywood Boulevard between Gower Street and Hillhurst Avenue. Phase 2 will extend improvements on Sunset Boulevard between Hillhurst Avenue and Fountain Avenue. Learn about the proposed treatments and give your thoughts.
Sunset Safety and Mobility Project
The City of Los Angeles is planning improvements along Sunset Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Avenue between Douglas Street and Alameda Street. Local upgrades will enhance safety and comfort for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. View the proposed design and share your feedback.
Westwood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project
LADOT is proposing new improvements to make Westwood Blvd safer and more accessible. As we begin the second phase of outreach, we want to hear your feedback on the proposed design! Take the Westwood Blvd project survey by Monday, December 15.
Transportation Photos of the Week
