Play Streets Brings Joy To Rampart Village

Over the weekend LADOT brought Play Streets to Rampart Village. On Saturday, young Angelenos were able to freely enjoy their neighborhood safely with programmed fun activities like blocks, chalk, jump ropes, soccer and much more. The Play Streets program temporarily clears a neighborhood street of cars and transforms the block into a safe space to play, learn, and enjoy. This brings a much-needed recreation space right to the community.

Each play street is a partnership with community organizations as well as local elected offices. LADOT is committed to ensuring all Angelenos live in safe, vibrant, well-connected, and healthy communities. We look forward to delivering more Play Streets to other parts of the city.

Learn more about the Play Street Program.

Help Plan Mobility Improvements for the Westside

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is planning a network of four bikeways connecting Westside neighborhoods and adjacent cities. The bike routes will feature traffic calming measures to make them comfortable for riders of all ages and abilities.

By participating in this process you can enter for a chance to win a FREE bicycle! Join us at any of the many community events listed below for a chance to participate. For more information on the project and ways to participate, please visit: LADOTWestsideMobility.com

Mar Vista Farmer’s Market   
3826 Grand View Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066   
3 (Santa Monica to Ballona Creek), 4 (West LA to Del Rey)   
Sunday, September 17 from 9 AM-2PM   
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Penmar Summer Concert Series   
1233 Rose Ave Venice, CA 90291   
3 (Santa Monica to Ballona Creek), 4 (West LA to Del Rey)   
Friday, September 22 from 6-9PM   
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Virtual Workshop   
3 (Santa Monica to Ballona Creek), 4 (West LA to Del Rey)   
Wednesday, September 27 from 5:30-7:30PM   
Workshop

Bikerowave   
12255 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066   
3 (Santa Monica to Ballona Creek), 4 (West LA to Del Rey)   
Friday, September 29 from 5:30-7:30PM   
Workshop

UCLA Sustainable Transportation Fair   
2 (Santa Monica to Westwood)   
Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 10AM-2PM   
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Virtual Workshop   
2 (Santa Monica to Westwood)   
Thursday, October 12 from 5:30-7:30PM   
Workshop

Virtual Workshop   
3 (Santa Monica to Ballona Creek), 4 (West LA to Del Rey)   
Thursday, November 9 from 5:30-7:30PM   
Workshop

¡Ayude a planear los carriles para bicicletas en el Westside!

El Departamento de Transportes de Los Angeles (LADOT) está planeando una red de cuatro carriles para bicicletas que conecten las comunidades del Westside y ciudades vecinas. Los carriles para bicicletas contarán con medidas de calma del tráfico que los harán cómodos para ciclistas de todas las edades y capacidades. Estas rutas seguirán principalmente las calles de los   
vecindarios y contarán con medidas de calma del tráfico.

Comparta su opinión para tener la oportunidad de ganar una bicicleta ¡GRATIS! Le invitamos a acompañarnos a un evento comunitario para tener la oportunidad de participar. Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto y las formas de participar, visite: LADOTWestsideMobility.com 

CicLAmini Rolls Through North Hollywood

Get ready to enjoy one mile of open streets in North Hollywood. Come out for CicLAmini on Sunday, September 17th from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants will gather on Chandler Blvd, Lankershim Blvd, and Magnolia Blvd to enjoy open car-free space in whichever way they choose. CicLAmini is a pedestrian-focused experience and will have activities, street games, local business engagements, and much more. Learn more about CicLAmini.

Safety Improvements Coming To Hollywood Blvd.

LADOT is partnering with Los Angeles City Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martínez and Nithya Raman to begin outreach for the Hollywood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project. The project area will deliver safety improvements along Hollywood Blvd between Gower St and Lyman Pl. Between Hollywood Blvd is a thriving commercial corridor and runs through several diverse communities including Little Armenia and Thai Town, has many pedestrians and bicyclists, and provides access to several bus lines and subway stations. In an effort to reduce the number of crashes and achieve the greatest reduction in traffic injuries and fatalities, LADOT is prioritizing this street for safety improvements.

The goal of this project is to:

• Improve traffic safety to reduce fatalities and severe injuries caused by car crashes.
• Enhance connectivity to jobs, social services, transit and community resources.
• Support sustainable modes of transportation like biking, walking and public transit.
• Increase access to the Metro B (Red) Line.
• Complement the upcoming redesign of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Please give us your feedback by filling out this survey on how we can better enhance one of the busiest commercial corridors in the city. Learn more about the Hollywood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project.

L.A. and the City of San Fernando Partner For Move Your Way

Next weekend, the City of Los Angeles and the City of San Fernando come together for Move Your Way. This is an open streets festival that promotes an active lifestyle and community engagement, all while celebrating the joy of biking, walking, and rolling. On Friday, September 23rd this fun, free event will have various Hub locations where you can participate and discover exciting activities and learn about mobility and community engagement. Come out and get inspired to live a healthy lifestyle and connect with the community. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in San Fernando, Pacoima, and Sylmar.

Learn more about Move Your Way.

LADOT Now Hiring Crossing Guards

LADOT is now accepting applications for new Crossing Guards. Crossing guards keep students safe traveling to and from school and help educate and instill safe, alert walking behaviors in young Angelenos. Our crossing guards are placed at schools throughout the city and help provide experience and judgment to help children navigate a school crossing, while also increasing the visibility of their presence to drivers.

If you are interested in applying for a crossing guard position you can visit the website for the application and instructions on how to apply.

Participate in our Community Surveys:

You are the ultimate expert for your community. LADOT wants your input as we plan projects to improve the safety, sustainability, and livability of Los Angeles communities.

Hollywood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project

LADOT wants to hear your thoughts on improving transportation safety along Hollywood Blvd, especially for those who walk, bike, and take transit. Take the survey

Forest Lawn Dr. Bike Lane Survey

The High speeds on Forest Lawn Drive are an impediment to the bicyclists who use the bike facilities along this corridor. The Forest Lawn Drive Active Transportation & Traffic Safety Project aims to reconfigure this street to improve safety and access for all travelers. Take the survey

Culver City Station MAT Survey w/ Metro

This Project works to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety in the City of Los Angeles within the half-mile radius of the Culver City E Line. By filling out this survey we will be able to develop a refined list of projects and improvements. Take the survey

Reseda Boulevard Complete Streets Project

As part of the Complete Streets Program, the City is reconstructing Reseda Blvd to improve safety and accessibility for all. Give your feedback on the upcoming improvement and receive updates and more information on the project here.

Transportation Photos of the Week