Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Jaime De La Vega

Jaime De La Vega Releases Response to Leadership Change at LADOT

By Damien Newton | Oct 31, 2013 | 1 Comment

The following statement was released moments ago by Jaime De La Vega through the LADOT press office in reference to the just announced leadership change at LADOT: I was appointed in 2011 to stabilize and turn around LADOT and the department is in much better shape today. We re-organized and modernized the management structure and […]

Insurrection at LADOT

By Damien Newton | Oct 17, 2013 | 55 Comments

“The rank and file has lost confidence in our general manager,” thundered Mike Hunt, an LADOT engineer and “proud” SEIU Union Steward. “He doesn’t listen to us. He ridicules us every chance he gets. He puts the blame on us for doing our job, and implementing the policies he put forth for us.” Hunt was […]

LADOT GM De La Vega on Better Data, Multi-Modalism and, Yes, Pedi-Cabs

By Damien Newton | Jun 29, 2011 | 16 Comments

We’re two for two in getting strong, substantial responses to a Streetsblog reader questionaire. First Sargent David Krumer talked about the improved relationship between cyclists and the LAPD and now the new LADOT General Manager takes time to answer your questions on multi-modalism, data collection, budget issues and more. While I didn’t expect De La […]

Next Tuesday’s City Council: Jaime De La Vega and Wilshire Bus Only Lanes

By Damien Newton | Jun 10, 2011 | 1 Comment

(While we initially reported the Bus Only Lanes hearing would be on Wednesday, it was moved to Tuesday at the request of one of the Councilmen who couldn’t make the Wednesday hearing. – DN) While we usually wait until Monday to do our events listings for the coming week, there are two items on next […]

Submit Your Questions for Jaime De La Vega

By Damien Newton | Jun 6, 2011 | 12 Comments

Our question and answer session with LAPD Sgt. David Krumer went so well, that we decided to do it again. This time, incoming LADOT General Manager Jaime De La Vega has agreed to answer ten questions (the same number Krumer answered) submitted by Streetsblog readers. As with Krumer, I’d ask everyone to remain somewhat respectful […]

Shakeup at LADOT: Jaime De La Vega Nominated as G.M. and Other Top Positions Filled.

By Damien Newton | Jun 3, 2011 | 5 Comments

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa just announced (although Streetsblog had it first earlier today) the appointment of long-time transportation aide Jaime De La Vega as his nominee for General Manager of the Department of Transportation. De La Vega first appeared at City Hall as a member of then-Mayor Richard Riordan’s transportation team over a decade ago. He […]