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The 2011 LADOT Annual Report
The Department of Transportation (LADOT) is proud to release it's 2011 Annual Report. To see a look at everything the department has accomplished last Fiscal Year, download the Annual Report.

20 Sharrows installed weekend of Oct 1st-2nd
The Department of Transportation (LADOT) is happy to announce that over the previous weekend 20 new stretches of Sharrows were installed across the city. For more information on installation sites and sharrows in general please see our Fact Sheet.

14,000 more "Card & Coin" meters installed
The Department of Transportation (LADOT) announces 14,000 new "Coin & Card" parking meters have been installed providing more convenient and reliable service, and more revenue for the City. "With the addition of 14,000 'state of the art' coin/card meters, parking has never been more reliable and consumer-friendly for Angelenos," Mayor Villaraigosa said. "We're building a 21st century transportation system in Los Angeles and these new, modern parking meters are a valuable part of our overall plan." Approximately 77% of the City's 39,440 meters have been upgraded to accept credit cards. These modern meters will generate more than 90% of the City's parking meter revenue.

Announcing Nine Newly Upgraded Park and Pay Lots across the city
LADOT engineers have been hard at work making parking more convinient for you. LADOT is proud to announce that 9 of our parking lots have recently been upgraded to Park and Pay lots, providing for easy credit card or cash transactions. This brings the total in the city to 45 lots equipped with Park and Pay technology. Please see our newly updated Map to see if there's a new Park and Pay lot near you!

City of Los Angeles Launches Westside Mobility and Rail Connectivity
Public Encouraged to Attend Public Open House Meetings to Provide Input to the Westside Rail and Connectivity Study and to Hear an Update on the Parking Study for the Westside Mobility Plan.
The following are upcoming dates for these open house events:
Mon., Jun 13, 2011 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Recreation Center located at 767 California Ave., Venice, CA 90291.
Mon., Jun 20, 2011 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Westchester Municipal Building located at 7166 West Manchester Ave., Room 9, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Wed., Jun 29, 2011 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Felicia Mahood Senior Citizen Center located at 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028.
Detailed and updated information will be listed at www.westsidemobilityplan.com

"Countdown to the Closure" Extended 53-Hour Closure of I-405 Freeway Between U.S. 101 and I-10 Planned in Mid-July for Mulholland Bridge Demolition Work
Plan Ahead, Avoid The Area, Or Stay Home. That’s the message public safety officials are sending to the public in anticipation of a planned 10-mile, 53-hour closure of the I-405 freeway between the U.S. 101 and I-10 on the weekend of July 16-17, 2011 for planned demolition work on the Mulholland Bridge, part of a major I-405 improvement project.
For more details please view the Press Release from Metro, or visit our 24/7 live traffic site http://trafficinfo.lacity.org for updated closure and detour maps.

5/18/2011
Announcing Parker 2.0 and Parker for Studio City!
Parker, The only app to find parking in the city of Los Angeles has been updated. Parker 2.0, now available for both iPhone and Android. Is newly updated, and is FREE! Now, not only can you find information about available parking meters in Hollywood, but meter spaces and parking garages in studio city. What if you don't have a compatible smartphone? No problem, Live Parking information can also be found online at parkinginfo.lacity.org. LADOT is happy to work with Streetline to bring you this new and innovative way to make parking in Los Angeles easier.

5/16/2011
Free LADOT Transit Rides for Bicyclists on Bike to Work Day, May 19
To encourage Angelenos to embrace bicycling as part of their commutes, LADOT is supporting Bike to Work Day by offering bicyclists free rides on DASH and Commuter Express bus services on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Any Commuter Express rider who brings a bicycle or wears a bicycle helmet will be given a free ride. For DASH buses, any rider who wears a bicycle helmet will be offered free fare. Commuter Express buses can accommodate two bicycles; DASH bus riders can only board with folding bicycles. Visit Metro for more Bike to Work Day events. Back to top

4/12/2011
LADOT Improvements for 2010-11 April 2011 Update
LADOT is happy to announce that our list of Traffic Safety and Operational Improvements by Council District Has been updated for April 2011

See what Projects are planned or have been completed in your neighborhood now. This document will be updated on a Regular basis and can always be found on our Traffic Control Devices page Back to top

4/5/2011
CicLAvia Street Closures Information

The City of Los Angeles has announced the closure of several streets for the Los Angeles CicLAvia on Sunday, April 10, 2011, between 10AM and 3PM. The CicLAvia event will follow seven miles of streets through the neighborhoods of East Hollywood, Korea Town, Westlake, Downtown, Little Tokyo, and Boyle Heights.
A no-parking/tow-away policy will be in place for the listed streets. Please see our Press Release for LADOT's area maps and list of street closures and crossings. For more information regarding on the event please visit the CicLAvia website and for LADOT's real-time traffic information please visit LADOT's ATSAC website

3/9/2011
Coming Soon, ExpressPark!
It won't be here until Fall 2011, but we couldn't wait to give you a sneak preview of ExpressPark, coming to downtown LA. Expresspark will link over 6000 metered parking spaces with 7500 off-street parking spaces in downtown LA to provide congestion pricing and better meters with real-time sensors to find open parking spaces. See our poster for more details and stay tuned to: expresspark.lacity.org for more updates this year.

3/8/2011
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signs 5-year Bike Plan
This week the mayor signed a brand new Bike Plan that will more than double the amount of bikeways in the city, adding 1600 miles and provide many more benefits to bicyclers throughout the city. For more coverage on this exciting news visit LADOT's Bike Blog

2/23/2011
Street Closures announced for 83rd Annual Academy Awards
Tow-Away no parking on parts of Hollywood Blvd will begin February 20th to facilitate the awards ceremony on Sunday February 27th. For all the details and a complete list of Tow-Away, No-Stopping Anytime parking restrictions and street closures see our Press Release

2/23/2011
City's First Bike Corral Opens
LADOT is proud to announce the installation of the city's first Bike Corral in Highland Park. Located at York Blvd and Ave. 50. The Bike Corral will serve to provide parking spots for up to 10 bicycles where previously only one car could park. For pictures and more details visit LADOT's Bike Blog

2/23/2011
LADOT Announces "Good News You Can Use"
The first volume of Interim General Manager Amir Sedadi's "Good News You Can Use" is now available on our website. Spotlighting news about new projects, accomplishments and most importantly: what we are delivering to our stakeholders. LADOT plans to deliver the "good news" on a regular basis, stay tuned for the next issue.

2/23/2011
10,000 More Parking Meters Upgraded
This week, 10,000 new "Card and Coin" parking meters will begin to be installed throughout the City. These energy efficient and super convenient new technology meters will join the 10,000 others installed last year bringing upgrades to more than 60% of all City meters.

12/27/2010
New Car Sharing Locations Open in Hollywood
In partnership with Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing company, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation has identified ten parking spots in Hollywood for the exclusive use of the car sharing vehicles which are already available in Westwood and in Downtown Los Angeles.

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12/27/2010
Locate City Parking in Hollywood Area Faster and Easier with iPhone App
Parker for iPhone is the nation’s first-ever mobile application to give drivers a faster and more convenient way to find open metered parking spaces and nearby garages in Hollywood.

Developed by Streetline in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, the application features a simple interface giving users an instant, location-based map pinpointing the city blocks with the most available parking spaces. Parker for iPhone is currently available now from the Apple App Store for an introductory price of $1.99. Back to top

11/10/2010
Westside Mobility Plan Looks for Transportation Solutions
In response to transportation issues in the Westside, the Los Angeles City Council has requested a comprehensive study to develop potential short term solutions as well as long-term plans to address congestion and mobility challenges within this section of the City.

This study will result in the Westside Mobility Plan, a transportation blueprint that will offer strategies for multimodal travel, north-south transit connections and parking solutions over the next 25 years.

The public is encouraged to provide input and participate via Online Surveys, Community Meetings & at Local Community Events. For participation and to find more information please see the Westside Mobility Plan website. Back to top

10/06/2010
CicLAvia Street Closures Information
The City of Los Angeles has announced the closure of several streets for the Los Angeles CicLAvia on Sunday, October 10, 2010, between 10AM and 3PM. The CicLAvia event will follow seven miles of streets through the neighborhoods of East Hollywood, Korea Town, Westlake, Downtown, Little Tokyo, and Boyle Heights.
A no-parking/tow-away policy will be in place for the listed streets. Please see our Press Release for LADOT’s area maps and list of street closures and crossings.
For more information regarding on the event please visit the CicLAvia website and for LADOT’s real-time traffic information please visit LADOT’s ATSAC website . Back to top

8/27/2010
City Adopts Pay to Park Enforcement Policy at New Meters
The Department is adopting a new parking enforcement policy to accompany the installation of its new Card & Coin Meters. The policy, called Pay to Park, requires that drivers pay to park at Card & Coin Meters unless they are legally exempt. If a meter does not accept one form of payment, the policy states that drivers must use another form or park in a different space to prevent a citation from being issued. The adoption of the new policy means you may not park at a broken Card & Coin Meter without being subject to a parking citation. Broken Card & Coin Meters are programmed to electronically signal their condition to LADOT; drivers may also report meter issues by calling 3-1-1. The meters to which this policy pertains are being clearly marked with a red sticker indicating the Park to Pay policy. Back to top

8/19/2010
City of Los Angeles Parking Citation Fines Increase $5.00
As of August 19, 2010, parking citation fines have been increased per LAMC Ordinance NO. 181219. This ordinance reflects a Five Dollars ($5.00) increase across the board for all violations. Back to top

8/05/2010
LADOT Improvements for 2010-11
LADOT announces Traffic Safety and Operational Improvements for Fiscal Year 2010-11 by Council District. See what's planned for your neighborhood now. This document will be updated on a monthly basis and can always be found at Traffic Control Devices Back to top

7/1/2010
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announces new online payment options
The following fees can be paid online on the LADOT website’s LADOT Online Payments link:

6/23/2010
City Adopts Recommendations to Reduce Transit Services and Increase Fares
The Mayor and City Council have approved service reductions and fare increases for the Department of Transportation’s transit programs, including DASH, Commuter Express, Cityride and Charter Bus. The service changes and fare increases will become effective August 1, 2010. The DASH fare will rise from $0.25 to $0.35, with an additional increase to $0.50 on July 1, 2011. Commuter Express fares are set to increase by about 25 percent from current rates, and will rise an additional 15 percent on July 1, 2011. Changes to the City’s transit services were necessary in order to address a $350-million projected shortfall in the City’s Proposition A transit fund over the next decade. Analysts found that the fund would face a $23-million shortfall in Fiscal Year 2010-11. Please visit the Department's transit website for details about which services will be amended or discontinued: Specific service changes are available there, along with the Department's full report to the Council. Back to top

6/23/2010
City of Los Angeles Releases Revised 2010 Draft Bicycle Plan
The Department of Transportation has released a revision of its draft 2010 Los Angeles Bicycle Plan, which updates the current Bicycle Plan and demonstrates the City’s commitment to enhancing bicycling as a component of Los Angeles' transportation network. Public presentations and hearings on the draft Bicycle Plan are scheduled in July and September. Visit LaBikePlan.org for more information. Back to top

6/18/2010
Revisions Posted to City-Owned Parking Facilities List
The Parking Facilities Division has posted revisions to LADOT’s catalog of 116 public off-street parking lots, denoting changes in lots’ locations and parking prices. Available lots are organized by Council District on the updated page; geographical locations, along with more detailed lot operation information, can be viewed on our Parking in L.A. website. Back to top

6/18/2010
East Hollywood Street Gets Bicycle Sharrows Markers
The LADOT Bikeways Division installed sets of sharrows on a half-mile stretch of Fountain Avenue in East Hollywood on June 11. Sharrows are “Shared-Lane Markings” that delineate protective space for bicyclists to ride on streets without bicycle lanes and remind drivers to cooperate with bicyclists on the City’s streets. Coverage of the sharrow installation, completed as part of a pilot project, can be found on the Bikeways Division’s LADOT Bike Blog. Back to top

5/13/2010
Free LADOT Transit Rides for Bicyclists on Bike to Work Day, May 20
To encourage Angelenos to embrace bicycling as part of their commutes, LADOT is supporting Bike to Work Day by offering bicyclists free rides on DASH and Commuter Express bus services on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Any Commuter Express rider who brings a bicycle or wears a bicycle helmet will be given a free ride. For DASH buses, any rider who wears a bicycle helmet will be offered free fare. Commuter Express buses can accommodate two bicycles; DASH bus riders can only board with folding bicycles. Visit Metro for more Bike to Work Day events. Back to top

5/7/2010
LADOT Launches Installation of 10,000 New Parking Meters
The Department has begun replacing older models of single-space parking meters with new solar battery-powered “Card and Coin” meters that accept coins as well as credit, debit and gift cards that display Visa, Mastercard or American Express logos. Drivers are required to pay to park at every meter. If payment is not accepted at a meter, the driver must use an alternate form of payment or locate another meter to avoid a citation. View our operating instructions pamphlet for new Card & Coin meters. Back to top

5/6/2010
Report Releases Final Recommended Changes to LADOT Transit Services
The Department released its final recommendations for City transit service reductions and fare increases in an April 30 report sent to the City Council. The finalized recommendations, reached after considering public comment, replace LADOT’s earlier recommendations on a plan to overcome a projected $23-million shortfall in the Department’s transit services fund in Fiscal Year 2010-11. The shortfall, expected to grow to $350 million over the next decade, prompted LADOT to recommend a combination of service cuts and fare increases that will affect all transit services the Department provides. A summary of the recommendations, as well as a comparison between preliminary and final recommendations, is available. More information can be found on our Comprehensive Transit Service and Policy Assessment website , the LADOT Transit website, and through the LADOT website archives. Back to top

4/29/2010
May 1 Immigration Demonstration Events to Impact Downtown Traffic
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation is anticipating heavy traffic for drivers in the Downtown area on May 1 because of the Labor and Immigration March and Rally. Street closures and severely impacted traffic flow are expected within the area bounded by Cesar Chavez Avenue to the north, Alameda Street to the east, Pico Boulevard to the south and Hoover Street to the west. Downtown DASH routes DD and E will experience service impacts. Back to top

4/28/2010
Venice Street Parking Rate Adjusts to Summer-Peak Period
The annual summer-peak parking rate in Venice will be in effect May 1 to September 30. The meter rate will be adjusted from $1.00 per hour to $2.00 per hour to encourage turnover and maximize parking opportunities during the busy summer-peak period. The summer rate will take effect for on-street parking meters and pay stations in the Venice area south of Westminster Avenue, with the exception of Washington Boulevard, where only the meters west of Strong's Drive (Venice Canal) are affected. LADOT Lot 761 at 1608-1610 Pacific Avenue will also adjust to the summer rate. The rate is scheduled to revert to $1.00 per hour on October 1, 2010. Please direct questions to LADOT Meter Planning at (213) 473-8270. Back to top

4/23/2010
Funeral Services for Former LAPD Chief to Affect Downtown Area Streets
LADOT has announced the closure of several Downtown streets for the funeral services of former Los Angeles Police Department Chief Daryl F. Gates. Affected streets will be closed before, during and after the services and procession. The procession from LAPD’s First Street headquarters to the Los Angeles Cathedral, where funeral services will be held, is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27. View our press release and map for a list of street closures and detour information. Back to top

4/12/2010
Transit Service Reductions and Fare Increases Proposal Updates
The public hearing and comment process has been completed for the Department’s proposal for transit service reductions and fare increases. Before completing its final recommendations, the Department is reviewing the more than 2,200 public comments it received relating to the proposal. Preliminary approval to raise transit fares was received from the Board of Transportation Commissioners on April 8. The fares would rise according to the tables included in Commuter Express and DASH bus reports. Final approval for the fare increases is pending from the City Council and Mayor. Back to top

4/12/2010
Bikeways Division Launches Its First Bicycle Blog
Web users are invited to view the Department's new bicycle blog, which was launched in late March. The blog, a collaboration between LADOT’s Bikeways Division and a graduate student intern, aims to address issues important to the Los Angeles bicycle community and provide an informative feed detailing pending projects and ongoing operations of LADOT Bikeways. Back to top

3/15/2010
Initial Taxicab Regulatory Program Reports Released
The Department presents a collection of reports produced by Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates that comprehensively examine LADOT’s Taxicab Regulatory Program. The reports, titled “Initial Assessment of Taxicab Operations and Regulatory Functions in the City of Los Angeles,” will assist in the development of a future taxicab regulatory program. Read more background, view the reports or comment on them by e-mailing the taxicab administrator or attending a Board of Taxicab Commissioners meeting. Back to top

3/15/2010
City Prepares to Close Some Streets on Los Angeles Marathon Sunday
The City of Los Angeles will close selected streets in support of the 25th annual Los Angeles Marathon. Streets will close as early as 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 21 and reopen in stages. The marathon route treks from Downtown Los Angeles, through Hollywood, Westwood, Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles, to Santa Monica. View our press release, street closure list and route map bundle for more details. A no-parking policy will be in place for the listed streets. Back to top

3/8/2010
Muholland Drive Repairs Approved by City Council
The Los Angeles City Council allocated $690,000 on February 26 to repair a washed-out stretch of Mulholland Drive. The Department of Public Works estimates the repairs will take between six and eight weeks to complete. The washout, which was approximately 35 feet wide and 10 feet deep, forced the closure of Mulholland Drive between Bowmon and Skyline drives since February 19. Back to top

3/1/2010
Oscars Show to Impact Hollywood Area Travel
The 82nd annual Academy Awards show on Sunday, March 7, will impact travel in the Hollywood area beginning Sunday, February 28 through Tuesday, March 9. See a complete list of Tow-Away, No-Stopping Anytime parking restrictions and street closures. Back to top

2/24/2010
Muholland Drive Closed between Bowmon and Skyline Drives
The Board of Public Works approved a closure of Mulholland Drive on February 19 to protect drivers from a washed-out portion of the street. The washout, which was approximately 35 feet wide and 10 feet deep, forced the closure of the street. Our press release explains more. Back to top

2/22/2010
Board of Transportation Commissioners Welcomes New Member
The City Council approved Mayor Antonio Villariagosa’s appointment of Robert Carpenter to the Board Transportation Commissioners on February 19. Commissioner Carpenter replaces former Commissioner Angela J. Reddock, who resigned December 15. Biographies of each commissioner are available. Back to top

2/22/2010
Department Streamlines Approvals of Street Closure Requests for Filming
The Department updated its procedures for approving street closures in support of filming in January 2010. A streamlined procedure gives pre-approval for: certain closures of arterial streets often used for filming; one-lane closures on other arterial streets during non-peak hours; and one-lane closure of local streets and alleys. LADOT’s "Filming Guidelines" handbook discusses changes to approval procedures in-depth.Film L.A., which liaises with the City, will determine whether specific lane closure permits are consistent with LADOT’s pre-approvals. Visit our film permits page for more information. Back to top

1/22/2010
Public to be Heard on Proposed Transit Services Reductions and Fare Increases
The Department of Transportationannounced it will hold six public hearings to allow riders and the public to comment on the recommended changes and reductions to LADOT Transit Services and proposed increases in fares. Visit our Transit website for hearing locations near you. The proposed changes are detailed in this brochure, which can also be found in brochure holders on LADOT buses. More information on the line-by-line analysis of LADOT Transit Services can be found at the project's website. Recomendaciones preliminares de cambios en tarifas y servicios en español: PDF. Back to top

12/18/2009
Online Sale of Renewal Preferential and Overnight Parking Permits
City residents who live in a Preferential Parking District or Overnight Parking District can now renew annual and visitor permits online. Residents of these districts will be notified of this new service when they receive their renewal notices by mail. The renewal notices will contain the address for the website and PIN codes. New permit applications must still be processed in-person, at LADOT’s Parking Violations Bureau Customer Service Centers. Twenty-four hour guest permits are not available online. Back to top

12/18/2009
Cashier Window Hours to Change
The LADOT Bureau of Accounting operates a walk-up window for customer payments of fees, deposits and invoices. Significant staffing losses have mandated that the Department modify the cashier window's hours. Effective January 4, 2010, the window will be staffed between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The window will be closed on all Fridays. Back to top

12/10/2009
Online Scheduling Option Now Available for Parking Violation Hearings
Drivers who wish to contest a City of Los Angeles parking citation and have already completed an Administrative Review may now schedule the next level of review, an in-person Administrative Hearing, through our website. Please read our “Contesting a Parking Ticket” page for more information about the process. Then access the Administrative Hearing online scheduling page. Those who are contesting a ticket initially in the Administrative Review phase may submit their form online. Back to top

11/19/2009
Cityride Users Can Now Elect to Automatically Load Metro Passes onto TAP Cards
Cityride participants can skip lines at Metro Customer Centers and instead opt to have their monthly Metro passes loaded automatically onto their TAP cards. Please view our press release or the Cityride program page for more information. Back to top

11/12/2009
LADOT Launches Real-Time Information System
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation has launched a real-time passenger information system for riders of LADOT's DASH Downtown circulator bus service. LADOT developed the system with Synchromatics. Real-time information refers to providing schedule and route information using wireless technology. Information can be accessed by phone, text, mobile web or regular web. For more information, please see the press release or visit the site on the regular web at dtdash.com. Back to top

10/27/2009
Department of Transportation Announces Safety Guidelines for Trick-or-Treaters
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) wants to remind parents that Halloween is a great time to teach children about pedestrian and traffic safety. LADOT has issued simple guidelines that will help safeguard children on Halloween night and whenever they walk in their neighborhoods at night. Back to top

10/26/2009
ATTENTION: Permit Process for Special Events has changed
The permit process for Special Events has changed, effective October 26, 2009. For more details, please see this press release. We encourage all event sponsors/coordinators to visit the newly amended Bureau of Street Services web site. Back to top

9/24/2009
ATTENTION: An Important Message to the Riders of LADOT Services
LADOT has begun an analysis of all of its transit services to respond to the significant budget shortfall facing its transit services program. The analysis will focus on underperforming routes with low ridership as well as services that may be duplicative of services provided by other agencies such as Metro to determine how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of LADOT’s services and cut its costs. For more information, please visit the study's policy assesment website. To submit your own suggestions, go to the LADOT Transit website. Back to top

9/16/2009
New Projects Coming This Year
LADOT announces 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 Traffic Safety and Operational Improvements by Council District. See what's planned for your neighborhood now. This document will be updated on a monthly basis and can always be found at Traffic Control Devices. Back to top

9/14/2009
LADOT Transit Rider Alerts on Twitter
Attention DASH and Commuter Express riders, you can now follow @ladottransit and @dashdowntown on Twitter for up-to-the-minute rider alerts. For more information, see the LADOT Transit site. Back to top

9/8/2009
LADOT Institutes Precautions Against Swine Flu
LADOT has directed all its service providers to institute enhanced cleaning procedures on all LADOT DASH, Commuter Express and Cityride buses. This precautionary measure has been taken in response to recent swine flu outbreaks reported in Southern California. For more information, please see the update at ladottransit.com. Back to top

9/8/2009
Coldwater Canyon Avenue Traffic Detour Information For Tuesday, September 8
All area commuters should avoid using Coldwater Canyon Avenue, between Mulholland Dr. and Ventura Blvd. due to Coldwater Canyon road closure between Halkirk Street and Ventura Blvd in both directions. Coldwater Canyon is also closed Southbound direction between Moorpark St. and Ventura Blvd. Northbound lanes on Coldwater Canyon between Moorpark St. and Ventura Blvd remain open for residents and businesses only.

Detour signs are posted prominently and traffic officers will be posted at the following intersections on Tuesday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM:

Moorpark Street and Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Ventura Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Ventura Boulevard and Alcove Avenue
Halkirk Street and Coldwater Canyon Avenue

For more information, please visit the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power website and ATSAC. Back to top

8/29/2009
LADOT Traffic Safety Program Wins Local Emmy
The Department of Transportation is very excited to announce that its traffic safety and education program, Watch the Road, has won a local Emmy award. Watch the Road gained the nomination in the 61st Annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards for its 30-second public service announcement, "Pedestrian Awareness." The PSA, which aired on local channels in 2008, strikingly highlighted safety awareness for pedestrians.

Watch the Road received a 2006 Emmy award in the Best Public Service Announcement category for a PSA promoting bicycle safety. Check out the new public service announcements (PSAs) Watch The Road has out, including the Emmy award-winning spot at Watch the Road's new Facebook page. Back to top

8/21/2009
LADOT’s Cityride Program Introduces New Fare Card October 1, 2009
Cityride enables seniors and persons with disabilities to use transportation services at a substantial discount. The new fare payment method does not affect any of the current program benefits, and Cityride customers will still receive the same amount of credit each quarter. Learn more by visiting the Cityride website. Back to top

8/15/2009
LADOT's "Watch The Road" program joins Facebook
Check out the new public service announcements (PSAs) Watch The Road has out, including an Emmy award-nominated spot at Watch the Road's new Facebook page. Back to top

8/6/2009
Introducing the LADOT What's New Archives
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is pleased to introduce an archive section for LADOT postings and past updates that have been removed from the main page. The permalink for the archive section is located at the bottom of this page. Back to top

8/1/2009
LADOT Traffic Safety Program Nominated for Local Emmy
The Department of Transportation is pleased to announce that its traffic safety and education program, Watch the Road, has been nominated to receive a local Emmy award. Watch the Road gained the nomination in the 61st Annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards for its 30-second public service announcement, "Pedestrian Awareness." The PSA, which aired on local channels in 2008, strikingly highlighted safety awareness for pedestrians. Local Emmy winners will be announced August 29. Watch the Road received a 2006 Emmy award in the Best Public Service Announcement category for a PSA promoting bicycle safety. Back to top

7/6/2009
Michael Jackson Funeral Traffic Plan Released by LADOT
In the interest of providing those who work and live in the downtown area with up to date information to allow advance planning for daily activities, the DOT map showing street closures and reroutes for the funeral of Michael Jackson, set for July 7, 2009, has been posted.The open/closed times are displayed on the map in the hexagonal symbols. Traffic plans are subject to change to address traffic issues that may arise during the event. Click here for map. For information on Metro bus route changes for this event, click here. Back to top

6/24/2009
New Bicycle Racks Installed
Look for brand new bicycle racks using former parking meter poles throughout the City of Los Angeles. These "sleeve" racks are mounted over previous parking meter poles where Park & Pay machines have been installed recently. A listing of locations is here. Back to top

6/17/2009
Lakers Victory Parade Information
Street closure information for the July 17th parade can be found here. Back to top

5/20/2009
DASH Bus Routes Affected by the Los Angeles Marathon
The temporary route changes will be in effect on Monday, May 25, 2009 on the following routes:
DASH Crenshaw
DASH Midtown
DASH Pico Union/Echo Park
DASH Southeast
DASH Wilshire Center/Koreatown

For advance information about the temporary reroutes or other LADOT transit services, call (213, 310, 323, 818) 808-2273 Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM until 7:00 PM or visit the LADOT website at www.ladottransit.com. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the LADOT Transit Store will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2009. Back to top

5/20/2009
2009 LA Marathon Street Closures and Routes Announced
The 24th annual Los Angeles Marathon will take place on Monday, May 25th, 2009. In addition to the 26-mile marathon run, a bike tour and a 5K run are also a part of this year’s event. The bike tour starts at 5:00 A.M., the wheelchair race starts at 7:00 A.M., and the Marathon is scheduled to start at 7:08 A.M. Detailed course maps and event information are available on the internet at www.lamarathon.com or http://trafficinfo.lacity.org. For further information, please see the press release. Back to top

5/12/2009
Bike to Work Day Free Bus Rides
Bicyclists with helmets will be offered free rides on LADOT'S Commuter Express and DASH bus services on Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 14, 2009. Bicyclists with helmets can take their bikes with them on Commuter Express buses, most of which are equipped with bike racks. DASH buses are not equipped with bike racks owing to the short trip lengths DASH serves. Bikes, except folding bikes, are not allowed inside DASH buses. Back to top

4/30/2009
LADOT Anticipates Interruptions for DASH and Commuter Express Routes serving Downtown

The City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation (LADOT) is anticipating DASH Downtown and Commuter Express bus service slowdowns, possible service disruptions and/or service cancellations on Friday May 1, 2009 due to the Labor and Immigration Marches and Rally that will occur throughout the day. Street losures and severely impacted traffic flow are expected within the area bounded by Cesar Chavez Avenue to the north, Alameda Street to the east, Pico Boulevard to the south and Hoover Street to the west. For more information, please see the following press release and check ladottransit.com Back to top

4/1/2009
LADOT Eliminates 'Free Transfers' on Downtown DASH Routes Starting 1 April
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation will stop issuing transfers on all six DASH Downtown Los Angeles routes. Due to the City’s financial crisis, LADOT needed to identify strategies to increase revenues in order to minimize potential transit service reductions to the public. The current low DASH cash fare of 25 cents (10 cents for seniors and persons with disabilities) makes it extremely affordable to ride DASH and will remain the same. LADOT has recently introduced a new $9.00 monthly DASH pass that allows the holder to make unlimited trips on any DASH Downtown Los Angeles route or any of the other 27 DASH routes throughout the City. For information on where to purchase the DASH monthly pass, please visit our transit website. In addition, DASH also accepts LADOT monthly passes and the County-wide EZ transit passes as payment of fare on all DASH services. Back to top

3/19/2009
Car Share Parking in Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles is partnering with Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing company, to provide access to vehicles by the hour or the day in highly populated areas near the University of Southern California, and the University of California, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation has identified 10 parking spots in each neighborhood for the exclusive use of the car sharing vehicles during this pilot program beginning this summer. For more information about the one-year pilot program, please see the LADOT webpage dedicated to Car Share Parking in Los Angeles as well as the Zipcar LA website. Back to top

3/1/2009
Parking Restrictions Eased at City Polling Places on 3 March 09
LADOT and LAPD in cooperation with the Los Angeles City Clerk's Election Division will not cite vehicles within one block of designated polling places for parking meter violations, street cleaning or preferential parking restrictions. Back to top

3/1/2009
Free Metered Parking for Alternative Fuel Vehicles Ends 1 March 09
On February 10th, the LA City Council voted to end a free metered parking program for alternative fuel vehicles begun in 2002. The City has allowed vehicles that displayed a California Clean Air Vehicle Decal from the California DMV, as well as four hybrid vehicles: Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrid, to park free at City operated on and off-street parking meters. Effective March 1, alternative fuel vehicles parked at an expired meter will be cited for Failure to Pay for a Parking Meter Space. The fine for this parking violation is $48. Beginning immediately Traffic Officers will provide ‘warning notices’ to these vehicles parked at City meters to remind vehicle operators of this change. Back to top

2/2/2009
“One Officer-One Beat” Parking Enforcement Program Initiative
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will begin on Monday, February 2nd, an initiative that will assign Traffic Officers to every area of the City based on a ‘geographical beat’ instead of basing deployment of personnel on where ‘posted regulations’ are. This will benefit all neighborhoods by ensuring they receive appropriate enforcement of parking regulations and ordinances. For further information, please see this press release. Back to top

1/1/2009
State of CA Increases Parking Citation Penalties by $3.00 Effective Immediately
The CA State legislature recently passed a court construction cost bill that increases state-wide penalties to pay for these costs. The bill, SB 1407, includes a $3.00 penalty imposed per parking citation. This is in addition to the existing $1.50 penalty per parking citation. Parking Citations issued by LADOT will now have a comment printed on the bottom of the ticket stating that "the fine includes a $4.50 State penalty effective 1/1/09. Back to top

12/8/2008
New Hail-A-Taxi pilot program continues
Taxicabs are now allowed to actively load and unload passengers in some curbside areas of Downtown and Hollywood. If the program is successful, it may be expanded to other areas of the City. A new intiative in downtown LA, Hail-a-Taxi, begins December 8th, 2008. Back to top
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11/20/2008
Neighborhood Council Partners Connect with LADOT Directly
Questions? Concerns? Need to reach our Neighborhood Council Liaison? Here is a direct link for email correspondence NCs can use. Latest on Transportation and Taxicab Commissions' board meetings, agendas and reports can be found on our site, too. Back to top

11/20/2008
Parking Enforcement on National Holidays Announced
With several national holidays just around the courner, LADOT wants to remind all our stakeholders and partners to please be aware of which parking restrictions are enforced and which ones are not. For all the details, please see our November 20, 2008 memorandum. Thank you and happy holidays from your Los Angeles Department of Transportation. Back to top

9/25/2008
Tiger Team V Pounces
Tiger Team V will eliminate traffic congestion along 25 LA Hot Spots by ticketing, towing and removing illegally parked vehicles from the street during AM and PM rush hours. Deployment of Tiger Team V, a special fifth installment of the LADOT's anti-gridlock traffic enforcement team began Sept 30, 2008. Peak hour citations will cost drivers $70 and Anti-Gridlock parking citations will cost $145. The towing fee will be $187, inclusive of a $33 storage fee once the vehicle has been in the possession of the towing company for more than one hour. Each additional day of storage is also $33. Please READ all posted signs to avoid receiving a citation, a tow or both. Back to top

9/4/2008
Central City East DASH Pilot Program Continues
New DASH service began September 4, 2008 and runs every 20 minutes from Little Tokyo through the Arts, Flower and Toy Districts. Connect to DASH Downtown Routes A, D and E from the new Central City East neighborhood DASH. Back to top

8/4/2008
Diagonal Crosswalks Unveiled
Improving traffic safety and amenities for pedestrians are important goals for LADOT. In fulfillment of these goals, diagonal crosswalks will be installed at 10 City of Los Angeles intersections. Safety is improved because pedestrians and bicyclists have their own ‘exclusive’ phase in which to cross the street without conflict from turning vehicles. Back to top

8/1/2008
New Parking Meter Rates Going Into Effect
Rates will be phased in from September to December 2008 throughout the City of Los Angeles. Check out the new range of rates and the increased hours of increased operation in some parts of the City. Back to top

5/5/2008
Olympic West Pico East Summary
Following a Los Angeles Superior Court ruling on Monday, May 5, 2008 installation of the Olympic West Pico East Initiative will be delayed. The Initiative will move forward following a more extensive environmental review currently underway, with expected completion in October 2009. Information on the Mayor's initiative to relieve traffic congestion on Olympic and Pico boulevards is available. Studies and reports are available online. Back to top

1/5/2008
Park & Pay Stations Replace Old Meters
LADOT has begun replacing outdated, single-space meters with new Park & Pay Stations. The new stations will improve parking convenience, predictability and reliability. In addition to coins, the new stations allow drivers to pay their parking costs with credit cards and even cell phones. Find Park & Pay locations using this map or learn more by glancing at our Park & Pay fact sheet and Frequently Asked Questions. Back to top

1/5/2008
Parking and Smart Growth Study Released
The Department of Transportation reviewed and evaluated 105 City-owned parking facilities as directed by Los Angeles City Council to determine their values as potential catalysts for Smart Growth development. Read the executive summary, the full report or read the Department of Transportation's report to the City Council. Back to top

1/5/2008
Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Program
LADOT is partnering with the Los Angeles Police Department on a targeted enforcement program that tickets red light violators. Ten more cameras will come online in the next few months. Back to top

1/5/2008
“Tiger Team III" Anti-Gridlock Enforcement Team Launched
Traffic officers of Tiger Team III will now patrol Crenshaw Boulevard, ticketing and towing vehicles parked in “No Stopping” lanes during morning and evening rush hours. Tiger Team III follows Tiger Teams I and II, which patrol Wilshire and Ventura Boulevards. The Department of Transportation instituted the anti-gridlock teams to better manage rush hour congestion along these busy corridors. Back to top