Pedestrian and School Safety

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) recognizes the need for improving pedestrian safety and enhancing the City’s pedestrian environment. Pedestrian safety in our schools is a high priority activity for the City.

Teams of engineers in the Department of Transportation conduct studies to improve pedestrian safety. They evaluate the safety of City crosswalks and children’s walking routes to Los Angeles schools. Adult crossing guards are assigned at elementary school crossings. Loading zones adjacent to schools are reviewed and in some cases, special valley drop-off zones can be arranged in coordination with the school.

LADOT also works with its Pedestrian Advisory Committee to develop policies and projects to improve pedestrian safety.

The Department’s transportation improvements and “Watch the Road” safety programs remind drivers and pedestrians of the responsibilities they share when they travel.