LADOT News

 

Honoring the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 

Each year, on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we pause to honor lives tragically lost and forever changed by traffic collisions. Every name added to this list represents a person whose story was cut short. Too many families have experienced a day when everything changed.

It is important to say this clearly: traffic deaths are preventable. These are not accidents without cause or solution. They are the result of decisions we make behind the wheel, on the streets, and in how we design our city...

 

LADOT Honors Those Who Serve This Veterans Day 

Monday is Veterans Day, when we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who have served in our country’s armed forces. Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our nation should serve as an inspiration to all. Veterans embody values such as service, resilience, and unity—qualities that strengthen Los Angeles every day.

For many Veterans, service is a lifelong calling. LADOT proudly employs 40 veteran and active reserve duty members who either have or continue to wear this nation’s uniform. We...

 

Be Safe This Halloween! 

Halloween is a favorite holiday for Angelenos of all ages, and safety is a key ingredient to make sure everyone can enjoy the festivities. Whether you're taking the kids trick-or-treating, dressing up for a party, or just enjoying the decorations, here are a few simple tips to ensure that the Halloween frights stay fun for all.

If you're commuting to a Halloween event, consider using public transportation to avoid heavy traffic or parking issues. If you are driving, be especially alert for young pedestrians, go slow in residential areas where children...

 

Let's Go Dodgers! 

It’s time for Dodgers baseball! This Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series at Dodgers Stadium and we are thrilled to welcome baseball fans from around the world to cheer on the boys in blue.

In addition to the World Series, this weekend will see a variety of sporting events and concerts across LA. The USC Trojans take on Rutgers at the Coliseum, the Lakers will hold court at the Crypto Arena, and musicians will be taking the stage at LA Live and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Special events like these...

 

Share Your Feedback on Connect Del Rey 

Check out our Connect Del Rey project—a comprehensive initiative to enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity in our Westside neighborhoods! In the coming days and weeks, LADOT staff will be hosting virtual and in-person meetings to share information and listen to residents provide feedback regarding plans to make streets in Playa del Rey safer and more accessible for all, whether you walk, bike, or drive.

Community input is essential to shaping LADOT projects. That’s why we are committed to providing multiple opportunities for you to...

 

LADOT Honors Indigenous Peoples' Day 

On Monday October 14th, Los Angeles will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which celebrates the contributions and resilience of Indigenous communities who called America home long before the founding of the United States. Our own city of Los Angeles, and much of Southern California, is the historic home of the Tongva and Chumash tribes.

The legacy of these communities can be seen today from the names of streets and neighborhoods like Cahuenga and Tujunga to the preservation of sacred sites like Kuruvungna Springs in West LA. Beyond these...

 

LADOT Celebrates Clean Air Day 

Happy Clean Air Day, Los Angeles! Clean Air Day is a reminder of the role we all play in improving the quality of the air we breathe. In Los Angeles, transportation remains a leading contributor to air pollution, with vehicle emissions accounting for nearly 40% of the City's greenhouse gasses. Poor air quality impacts the health of our communities, especially our most vulnerable residents, making it crucial that we continue working toward a cleaner, healthier future.

At LADOT, we're also taking bold steps to offer cleaner, greener transportation...

 

Celebrating Phase 3 of the San Fernando Bike Path 

Last week, we celebrated the completion of Phase 3 of the San Fernando Bike Path, a project that underscores our commitment to creating a more connected, sustainable, and cyclist-friendly Los Angeles. This latest phase adds 4.75 miles of a separated bike path, stretching from Branford Street to Cohasset Street, and completes a continuous 9.8-mile stretch of bicycle facilities that now link Sylmar to Burbank.

This bike path is a vital transportation link that connects people traveling by bike to job centers, residential...

 

Honoring the Hispanic Community this Latino Heritage Month 

This week marked the beginning of Latino Heritage Month! The history and diversity of Latino heritage are intrinsic to the City of Los Angeles, and the leadership, service, sacrifices, and vision of our Latino communities have helped shape values across the region and also right here at LADOT.

The strength of our department and our City lies in our diversity. Latino families – some who recently settled and others who have called Los Angeles home for generations – represent that diversity and strength. At LADOT, our...

 

Join LADOT at CicLAmini: Lincoln Heights! 

I’m excited to share that on Sunday, September 15th, we’re bringing CicLAmini to Lincoln Heights! If you’ve never experienced a CicLAmini event, think of it as a scaled-down version of CicLAvia—all the fun packed into a smaller area with a more pedestrian focus. By transforming our neighborhoods into car-free zones, we allow families, friends, and neighbors to experience neighborhoods safely without the sound, stress, and pollution of vehicles.

Lincoln Heights, one of Los Angeles’ oldest neighborhoods, is rich in history and...