LADOT News

 

Peak Hour Lanes

Did you know that the City of Los Angeles first installed peak-hour lanes in the 1980s, in an effort to manage commuter traffic? Peak-hour lanes restrict curbside parking during the busiest hours of the morning and evenings to add an additional lane of travel for drivers in high-traffic corridors. However, traffic conditions and driver behavior often reduce or negate the expected capacity benefits, and can even have unintended negative impacts. That’s why our City Council recently asked LADOT to evaluate the City’s peak-hour lanes to figure out where they work, where...

 

What is a TOUCAN?

Angelenos have places to be and they get there by walking, riding the bus, biking, and driving. At LADOT, we are always thinking about how to design streets that allow all modes of travel to coexist safely while supporting the needs of people and communities. Intersections for example may seem like a simple meeting of two roads, but they come in all types of shapes, sizes, with various signs and signal types directing particular traffic patterns. One intersection signal design that you may have seen but not have known the name for is the TOUCAN.

TOUCAN stands...

 

 

LADOT is Proud to Support the LA Marathon

This weekend, tens of thousands of runners will take to the streets of Los Angeles to participate in the 40th Los Angeles Marathon! LADOT is proud to play a crucial role in making sure the race runs smoothly—not just for participants, but for everyone who lives, works, and commutes in LA. Our team has been working behind the scenes to plan street closures, manage traffic flow, and ensure that runners, spectators, and residents alike can enjoy the event safely.

The marathon, just like the Oscars a few weeks ago, is an example of...

 

 

Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025

March marks Women’s History Month, when we acknowledge and celebrate the advances and contributions women have made over time — including in the transportation industry. In ways great and small, women have shaped how we move through the world, paving the way for future generations.

At LADOT, women continue to drive progress in the City of Los Angeles. Whether it’s designing safer streets, improving transit access, or leading community-centered projects, women across our department are helping build a transportation system that...

 

 

Improving Traffic Safety in 2025

No matter how a person chooses to travel, they deserve to feel safe on our City streets and to get to their destination without injury. Unfortunately, too many lives are lost to preventable traffic crashes. Since last week, LAPD reported more than 10 traffic fatalities - people who were walking, biking, driving motorcycles, and driving cars. Each of these deaths represent an irreplaceable loss for their families and communities, and weakens the sense of safety people have in their own neighborhoods. That is why LADOT remains committed to...

 

 

Join us Sunday for CicLAvia: West Adams Meets University Park!

This weekend, CicLAvia will kick-off its 2025 season with CicLAvia: West Adams Meets University Park! This 4.1 mile route will connect La Brea and Vermont Avenues along Jefferson Boulevard before extending onto Vermont from Jefferson to Exposition, giving Angelenos a unique chance to walk and roll to explore these communities.

The beginning of the 2025 season marks the 15th year of CicLAvia here in Los Angeles! Since launching, CicLAvia Sundays have grown into hugely popular events, drawing visitors from...

 

 

Annual Report Fiscal Year 2023-24

At LADOT, our goal is to support Los Angeles communities by keeping our city moving safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Over the past year, we’ve made significant progress in improving transportation across the city. I’m excited to share our Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report, highlighting the work we’ve done and the steps we’re taking to build a more connected Los Angeles.

Inside, you’ll find highlights of projects that are already making a difference—safer streets, improved bus service, and infrastructure upgrades designed to meet...

 

 

LADOT Honors Black History Month

February marks the celebration of Black History Month here in Los Angeles, when we highlight the historic achievements and continuing contributions of Black Angelenos - from innovators in transportation and infrastructure to leaders in science, politics, and the arts.

In Los Angeles, this impact is seen in the fight for civil rights, the push for equitable access to transportation options, and the continued work to build a more inclusive city. From the activists who fought for desegregated transit to today’s leaders advocating for more...

 

 

LADOT is Resuming DASH Fares

This Saturday, February 1st, LADOT will resume fare collection on DASH buses. This will support the City’s ongoing efforts to deliver safe, reliable, and top-quality transit services to neighborhoods across Los Angeles.

With fares at 50 just cents per ride (35 cents with a TAP card)—and only 25 cents for seniors, medicare recipients, and riders with disabilities (15 cents with a TAP card), DASH remains one of the most affordable ways to get around town. For those who rely on DASH regularly, monthly passes are available at $18, or $9 for...

 

LADOT's Role in Emergency, Evacuation, and Repopulation Efforts 

LADOT’s dedicated staff are always ready and willing to provide support in the event of an emergency, and the recent wildfires have been no different.

While the City’s Fire and Police Departments are responsible for issuing and enforcing evacuation orders, LADOT provides critical public safety support to these agencies during an evacuation. Dozens of LADOT staff from across the department are involved. Our traffic officers are deployed at key locations to ensure a safe flow of traffic, our Advanced Transportation...