LADOT News

The resilience of our transportation system is defined by our ability to absorb major disruptions while continuing to connect Angelenos to their destinations whether it is to school, work, or play. As we saw last year following the temporary shutdown of the I-10 freeway due to the Alameda Fire, we were able to deploy resources, increase public transit services, and work with residents to adjust their travel behavior and keep Los Angeles moving.

This weekend, LADOT is mobilizing to support CalTrans' planned closure of the...

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. At 4:31 a.m., on January 17, 1994, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley. Nearly 60 deaths were attributed to the devastating quake, with shaking felt as far away as Las Vegas. Many lost their homes and their businesses due to damage and transportation networks were damaged severely limiting access.

Thirty years later, it is important to remind ourselves that natural disasters can occur at any time. At LADOT, we consider our part in LA’s emergency...

Did you know that there are more than 7,500 miles of streets in the City of Los Angeles? That's enough roadway to stretch across the continental United States and back! For many years these streets, and streets across the country, were designed to carry large volumes of cars at high speeds, creating conditions that did not support and were often less safe for people riding transit, walking, or biking. At LADOT, much of our work today is focused on redesigning roads to improve safety for everybody, no matter how they choose to...

Happy New Year!

As we head into 2024, LADOT remains committed to serving the city we love with pride and purpose. Each New Year is an opportunity to set intentions and goals for the year to come, and this year LADOT will also adopt a new strategic plan to guide our continued work to provide safe, convenient, and affordable mobility options for all Angelenos. In just a few years, Los Angeles will host both the World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and our charge is to plan and prepare for these events while...

As 2023 comes to a close, it is apt to take a moment to reflect on mobility within the City of Los Angeles.

This was a year of progress as we worked to advance the availability, safety, and accessibility of transportation options. In partnership with Metro, LADOT nearly doubled the network of dedicated bus only lanes in Los Angeles along key corridors of Venice Blvd, La Brea, and Sepulveda. We delivered on efforts to improve equity and access to transportation with the largest Universal Basic Mobility program in the...

As we head into the Holiday season, I want to take this moment to express my gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the General Manager at LADOT, alongside the women and men of this department who dedicate themselves everyday to improving the lives of Angelenos. At LADOT, our greatest joy is in bringing people together, and I hope you are able to spend this season connecting with family, friends, and neighbors.

So on behalf of all of us at LADOT, here's wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season filled with...

This week, LADOT introduces new on-street, paid parking in the Arts District. This change reflects the evolving character of the neighborhood that transitioned over the last decade into one of the most popular Los Angeles destinations with many dining, retail, and nightlife options.

Parking regulations play a key role in supporting the economic and cultural life of a neighborhood. Whether it is rules such as time limits, street sweeping regulations, or permit-only parking, the regulations we implement support local...

Last weekend, we wrapped up the final Play Streets event of the year in North Hollywood! These events truly embody LADOT's commitment to empower communities, engage residents, and connect neighbors by re-imagining what our City streets can be.

Play Streets is a community-driven program that gives residents the opportunity to transform their streets into a place of joy and gathering. LADOT staff provide the street closures and a "Box of Play", but our local "play experts" -- the neighborhood children and families -- are...

I am looking forward to spending this Sunday celebrating the final CicLAvia event of 2023! CicLAvia has become an institution in our great city and I look forward to seeing Angelenos enjoy the open streets in SouthLA.

Sunday’s CicLAvia includes the vibrant Los Angeles communities of South Central, Vermont Square, and Leimert Park. I encourage everyone attending to take time to explore neighborhood landmarks like the beautiful Vision Theater and Exposition Park, and to use the opportunity to support local businesses or...

Just seven weeks into my tenure as General Manager at LADOT, I was confronted with my first transportation emergency: the I-10 freeway closure. The I-10 carries an estimated 300,000 vehicles per day, and the impact of losing this critical piece of the region's transportation network immediately kicked my transition into high gear as the City worked to address and respond to the closure. Under the leadership of Mayor Karen Bass, supported by an amazingly talented and skilled LADOT team, and working closely with Caltrans, Metro...