Traffic Calming
Streetsblog LA
Don’t Read These News Briefs Until After You Vote
Vote, VOTE, Vote - and DIY crosswalks, somewhat slow streets, Pasadena's new scramble, give input for DTLA mobility plan
June 7, 2022
Cities Block Streets For Rich Neighbors, Why Not For Bike/Walk Safety?
Cities close streets to keep cut-through traffic out of well-off neighborhoods all the time. They should do the same thing to create quiet bike-friendly streets.
December 10, 2020
Councilmember Koretz Kills ‘Uplift Melrose’ Safe Streets Project
Koretz got assists from the city's Fire and Police Departments and Fix the City
September 10, 2020
Already Driver-Permissive L.A. City ‘Slow Streets’ Being Watered Down Further
LADOT recently removed some signs from the Slow Streets - the signs that say "road closed."
August 28, 2020
Slow Streets Update and Open Thread – How Are They Working for You?
LADOT has implemented nearly 20 Slow Streets areas so far... but they don't work very well.
July 20, 2020
Pasadena Nudges Drivers to Slow Down, Share Streets with Bicyclists and Pedestrians during COVID-19
Pasadena's "three-tiered campaign is a reminder that roads are multi-modal and are meant to be safely shared by all” per Transportation Director Laura Cornejo.
May 14, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Walk to School Day 2019
L.A. celebrates Walk to School Day with events at Leo Politi, Menlo Avenue, and Franklin Avenue Elementary Schools, and Vista Charter Middle School
October 2, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Upgrades To Rosewood Avenue Diverter
LADOT upgraded the Rosewood/La Brea bike/ped crossing - adding green pavement, additional markings, bollards, and signage
July 16, 2019
LADOT Hosts Traffic Safety Pop-Up Installations
LADOT hosted pop-up traffic calming installations in Koreatown and Westlake - hopefully these will lead to permanent upgrades
May 16, 2019
West Hollywood Brings Walking Improvements to the Sunset Strip
West Hollywood improved Sunset Blvd walkability by adding curb extensions, a parklet, public art, wayfinding, and sidewalk seating.
December 13, 2018
