Safe Connections from Koreatown to Pico-Union
Home to hundreds of businesses, restaurants, and destinations, Koreatown and Pico-Union are two of our City’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods. But these communities need more safe, people-oriented infrastructure that helps residents and visitors travel from one neighborhood to the other without a car. That’s why LADOT is launching the Koreatown Pico-Union Neighborhood Connect Project – to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to get around, and build a safer city for all.
The Koreatown Pico-Union Neighborhood Connect Project will improve a network of smaller, residential streets between Washington and Wilshire Boulevards. This project will consider a variety of traffic calming measures including bike facilities, upgraded crosswalks, and other treatments. By guiding pedestrians and cyclists through these quieter neighborhood streets, we’ll provide a convenient and stress-free alternative to busy Vermont Ave while preventing cut-through vehicle traffic and driving behavior that puts people at risk.
As we enter the planning phase of this project, we want to hear from you! Take our Koreatown Pico-Union Neighborhood Connect Project Survey by October 15, 2025. Your feedback will help us create a network that truly works for the community. And once you take the survey, you might as well also check out the 52nd Los Angeles Korean Festival starting October 16. DASH service in the festival area will be free for all riders during festival hours -- see you there!
LADOT Improves Pedestrian Crossing at Hauser and Fuller
LADOT recently completed safety improvements to the pedestrian crossing at Hauser and Fuller, near the Park La Brea apartment complex. This location previously only had a crosswalk and pedestrian signs. Due to blind curves in the road, drivers often did not see this crosswalk with enough time to slow down. Residents reported avoiding the crosswalk due to not feeling safe.
LADOT made a number of changes to increase the safety of the crossing. A pedestrian refuge island was added in the middle of the street. One end of the crosswalk was shifted to make the crossing perpendicular, shortening the time pedestrians spend exposed in the road. Finally, flashing beacons and new paint make the crossroad more visible to drivers.
Thank you to our partners at Streets LA and the community members who worked with LADOT on these improvements.
September is SoCal Transit Month
September is SoCal Transit Month, a month-long celebration presented by Metro. Events like Bus Fest, Metro art tours, group bike rides, and much more are happening across the region all month long.
Whether you’re an avid transit rider, a pro cyclist, an experienced public advocate, a transit-dependent student, or just a community member trying to learn more, Transit Month allows all of us to come together to support and celebrate public transit, the essential resource that keeps us moving, our economies growing, and our environment healthier.
To kick off Transit Month, join in on a statewide fashion contest on Instagram! Transit offers independent mobility, and no better way to honor that than by expressing yourself! Just post a picture of yourself in your beautiful attire with the tag #TransitMonth2025, and get entered into a chance to win prizes. Learn more about Dress to Impress Week.
With lots of events, festivities, and contests, Transit Month is an excellent opportunity to celebrate public transit and find community. We hope to see you on board! Check out the calendar of events.
Join us at CicLAvia: Historic South Central Meets Watts on 9/14
Join us on September 14th from 9am-4pm for the 62nd Los Angeles open streets event: CicLAvia–Historic South Central Meets Watts! This free and family-friendly event will connect the neighborhoods of South Central, Florence, Firestone, and Watts with over six miles of car-free streets, perfect for biking, jogging, skating, and strolling. Visit CicLAvia website to view the route map and learn more.
Take Our Community Surveys
LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.
Koreatown Pico-Union Neighborhood Connect Community Survey
LADOT is planning safety and mobility improvements between Koreatown and Pico-Union. Take the Pico-Union survey before Wednesday, October 15.
Third Street Bike Lane Concrete Barrier Survey
LADOT is installing new concrete bike lane barriers to replace the existing plastic bollards along 3rd Street between Main and Spring. Share your feedback before Friday, October 31.
Caltrans U.S. 101 Amestoy Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Online Survey
Caltrans plans to enhance pedestrian access across U.S. 101 and is seeking input from the community regarding the pedestrian bridge at Amestoy Avenue. This survey is intended to gather preliminary feedback. Take the Amestoy Avenue survey.
Transportation Photos of the Week
Top row: Improved pedestrian crosswalk at Hauser and Fuller
Bottom row: Ice cream party promotes Spring/Alameda Safety and Mobility Project
