LADOT News

 

Mayor Karen Bass Signs Executive Directive To Improve 311 Customer Service

This week, Mayor Karen Bass signed her fifth executive directive to improve the experience of Angelenos using 311 to request city services. Mayor Bass aims to reduce wait times, improve service quality, and enhance communication regarding service requests, making Los Angeles a more livable city for all.

As a result of the directive, the City will establish a Customer Service Steering Committee to oversee the modernization of the existing 311 system. This will include establishing performance standards...

 

New HAWK Beacon Activated on Colorado Blvd

LADOT crews successfully installed a new HAWK signal at the intersection of Colorado Blvd and Hermosa Ave in Council District 14. This pedestrian hybrid (or HAWK) beacon is a safety improvement that makes it easier for people walking to cross higher-volume intersections.        

This milestone signifies the culmination of the Colorado Boulevard Active Transportation Improvement Project, which launched in November 2019 with the aim to foster a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly environment in the Eagle Rock neighborhood. The...

 

Assembly Bill 645 Promoting Speed Safety Becomes Law in California

Earlier this year, Assemblymember Laura Friedman introduced AB 645, which would enable the City of Los Angeles and five other cities to create five-year Automated Speed Enforcement pilot programs. Speed safety cameras are a crucial Vision Zero tool that have proven effective in reducing injuries and saving lives, as well as offering an alternative to police traffic stops. This week, Governor Newsom signed the bill into law.

LADOT will now begin the process of coordinating with City Council and communities...

 

LADOT Brings Play Streets to Green Meadow

This weekend, community members in Green Meadow had an amazing time at the LA Play Streets event located on 89th Street between San Pedro and Avalon. Play Streets is an incredible initiative that provides a fun and affordable way for us and our neighbors to transform our street into a vibrant playground suitable for all ages. This event served as a powerful reminder of how safe streets and public spaces can serve as the vibrant core of thriving neighborhoods.

The Los Angeles Play Streets Program was created with the goal of...

 

Ribbon Cutting for New Signals Along Ventura Blvd

We recently joined Councilmember Paul Krekorian and StreetsLA to celebrate new ADA access to the Chandler Bike Path at Satsuma Ave and Cartwright Ave. In addition to the safe ADA access to the path for pedestrians and cyclists, the revamped design features new public art, recreation equipment, lighting, benches, and more.

The event also celebrated the securing of funds to bring similar recreation improvements to the Chandler Bike Path at Cahuenga Blvd. These amenities will give residents of the Valley more opportunities to...

 

Ribbon Cutting for New Signals Along Ventura Blvd

Last week, LADOT joined Councilmember Nithya Raman to cut the ribbon and celebrate the activation of three new signals along Ventura Blvd. The signal improvements include curb ramps, new pavement, and striping along with the traffic signal.

Efforts to install a signal at this location began 10 years ago at the request of the Chabad of Sherman Oaks whose membership makes frequent use of the crossing at Lemona & Ventura. LADOT worked to study this location to provide data proving that the location had sufficient foot traffic...

 

LADOT And Metro Celebrate Priority Bus Lanes On LaBrea Avenue

Last week LADOT joined Mayor Karen Bass, Metro, Councilmember Soto-Martinez, and Councilmember Yaroslavsky in celebrating the completion of Phase 1 of the La Brea Avenue Bus Priority Lanes. The 2.8-mile segment running along La Brea Avenue from Sunset Boulevard to Olympic Boulevard will the approximately 12,000 daily riders who rely on Metro’s Route 212 a faster, more reliable bus service so they can get where they need to go quickly, safely, and conveniently. Of those who ride Metro’s 212 line 3 out of 4 bus riders do...

 

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....