Tag: Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Improved meters are not so improved
‘Smart’ meters cause frustration, confusion; city says problems are fixed Two multi-space pay stations recently were installed in the public parking lot on the west side of Larchmont Boulevard. They look pristine and high tech and offer touch screens and a plethora of payment methods for parkers. There is a slot for coins, another for […]
Parking in the center lane on Larchmont is not legal
You can get a ticket and a point on your license Recently, there has been much talk and annoyance about people parking in the center (turning) lane on Larchmont Boulevard, especially between Beverly Boulevard and First Street.The Larchmont Chronicle decided to find out if it’s legal. The short answer is “no.” Los Angeles Police Department […]
Sign up for ‘speed humps’
Residents interested in having speed humps installed on their neighborhood streets will be pleased to know that the Los Angeles Dept. of Transportation [LADOT] Residential Speed Hump Program will be accepting applications beginning Oct. 6. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program was curtailed in recent years. But, as of Thurs., Oct. 6, at 9 […]
Wilshire Vista West now officially recognized as historic
It’s official — Wilshire Vista West is a City of Los Angeles “Historic District.” In early January, residents awoke to see city crews installing the distinctive latte-colored signs on lampposts within the six-block sector of Mid-City, which last October was listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical […]
Traffic the topic for eastern Windsor Square; bike lanes to come
Bike lanes are going to be added to several blocks of Van Ness Avenue to help reduce speeding. The move comes as a result of a joint meeting held in March among residents of Windsor Square’s Van Ness and Norton avenues, their Ridgewood-Wilton neighbors and city officials. Convened by City Councilman David Ryu’s staff, the […]
Right turn only signs to ease Rossmore traffic
The city Dept. of Transportation has responded to community concerns and will restrict westbound traffic on Clinton St. to right turn only onto Rossmore Ave. The change is designed to reduce accidents at the Clinton/Rossmore intersection. LADOT also will place signs alerting motorists to the curve going north on Rossmore south of Melrose. A right […]
