Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl joined Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilwoman Jan Perry to flip the switch on the completion of the city’s signal synchronization program. According to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), 4,398 signalized intersections are now connected to the department’s traffic control center and can be re-timed remotely to address traffic congestion, … Continue reading »
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Smartphone App Helps Locate Available Metered Spaces in Venice Beach
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) rolled out the next phase of a parking system that utilizes smartphone technology to help residents and visitors find available metered spaces in Venice Beach. Rosendahl, along with business and community leaders, made the announcement today in front of The Cow’s End Cafe on … Continue reading »
City Launches Pedestrian Safety Initiative
The City unveiled a new pedestrian safety initiative that will replace dozens of traditional crosswalks throughout Los Angeles with a more visible design. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made the announcement today at the intersection of Fifth and Spring Street in downtown — the site of the first continental crosswalks. The improved crosswalk features two-foot wide yellow or … Continue reading »
[VIDEO] Los Angeles Celebrates Bronze Bike Friendly Community Award
Councilmembers Bill Rosendahl and Ed Reyes joined the Department of Transportation General Manager Jaime de la Vega to celebrate a well deserved status for the City of Los Angeles. The League of American Bicyclists recently designated the City a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This award is presented to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. Rosendahl … Continue reading »
Metro: Traffic Control Officers to Watch Over Busy Westside Intersections
Help is on the way for people trying to navigate Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards near the 405 freeway. Metro announced today that it is requesting Los Angeles Department of Transportation Traffic Control Officers be deployed starting Monday, August 6th at 4 locations along Sunset and Santa Monica Blvds. The officers will remain during peak … Continue reading »
Rosendahl Introduces Motion to Improve Safety at Pacific and Brooks
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl introduced a motion today that directs the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to address concerns over what appears to be increased traffic accidents at the intersection of Pacific and Brooks Avenue in Venice. “The community would like to see traffic mitigation measures taken to improve public safety at this intersection,” said Rosendahl. … Continue reading »
New Technology Makes Parking Easier in Los Angeles
The Department of Transportation unveiled new technology that will change the way Angelenos park in downtown Los Angeles. LA Express Park, a year long demonstration project, is a technologically advanced parking system that will notify motorists where parking is available by using in-ground sensors on city streets and lots. Motorists can download an app on their smartphone and see where … Continue reading »
