News and Updates

What's happening in and around LA from the DOT
Weekly Update: July 09, 2026
Reconnecting MacArthur Park Phase 2 Last week, we marked an important milestone for the future of the Westlake community - Phase 2 of the Reconnecting MacArthur Park study ! Phase 1, launched with a $500,000 grant from the Southern California Association of Governments, explored options for closing Wilshire Boulevard in MacArthur Park
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Weekly Update: July 02, 2026
Speed Safety Systems Coming to LA In the City of Los Angeles, approximately 300 people are killed in car crashes every year, and thousands more suffer serious injuries. LADOT continues to implement safety treatments and redesign roadways to reduce traffic crashes, and is expanding its safety toolbox with 125 speed safety systems
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Weekly Update: June 25, 2026
Stay Cool This Summer. It is officially summer! Summer in LA means beach days, baseball games, and spending time with friends and family–but it also means rising temperatures. Libraries, recreation centers, and swimming pools are great places to beat the summer heat. Cool Spots LA shows Angelenos where they can go to
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