LA Council Watch

Transportation Committee

21 files

26-0964 · 2026-09-16

East 110th Street / Compton Avenue / Graham Avenue / East 111th Street / East 112th Street / Monitor Avenue / East 113th Street / 114th Street / Wilmington Avenue / Large Trucks Exceeding Maximum Gross Weight / Unlawful Use of Roadway

Proposal to restrict large trucks exceeding maximum gross weight on nine streets in South LA; approved by Transportation Committee.

Under review — the City Council is weighing a motion to ban heavy trucks from seven narrow Watts street segments to reduce collisions and air pollution. The Transportation Committee already approved it, but the full Council still needs to vote.

26-1117 · 2026-09-16

Harbor Gateway South Community / Truck Activity / Idling Issues / Improve Safety

Harbor Gateway South seeks relief from truck traffic, idling, and safety hazards; Transportation Committee approved the motion on September 16.

In progress — the city is studying truck idling and heavy traffic problems in Harbor Gateway South and will return with recommendations for traffic controls, but it still needs a full Council vote to move forward.

18-0756 · 2026-09-16

Preferential Parking District No. 270 / Winnetka Area

Preferential parking district for Winnetka area, approved by Council in 2018 and recently re-examined by Transportation Committee in 2026.

Approved — the residential permit parking program for Winnetka was adopted by City Council in 2018. A related matter resurfaced in 2026 and cleared the Transportation Committee in September, though what happens next remains unclear.

26-1214 · 2026-09-16

Overnight Parking District No. 551 / Western Avenue / West 27th Street / Cimarron Street / West Street / Expand Boundary

Expand overnight parking restrictions in an existing district on Western Avenue and surrounding streets near downtown Los Angeles.

Under review — the Transportation Committee approved this plan to expand overnight parking restrictions to nearby streets where nuisance parking has shifted, but it still needs a full Council vote before the city can implement the boundary change.

26-0008-S14 · 2026-09-16

Gothic Avenue / Tupper Street / Knapp Street / Wilbur Avenue / Napa Street / Parthenia Street / Horace Street / Ludlow Street / Dead End / Oversized Vehicle Parking Restrictions

Councilmember Lee proposes oversized vehicle parking restrictions on eight streets in Los Angeles; Transportation Committee approved it on September 16.

Under review — the Transportation Committee backed this plan to ban oversized vehicles from eight residential streets, and it's now waiting for a full City Council vote to become official policy.

26-0008-S15 · 2026-09-16

West 189th Street / Figueroa Street / Patrice Place / Hamilton Avenue / Knox Street / Del Amo Boulevard / Normandie Avenue / 212th Street / Torrance Boulevard / Oversize Vehicle Parking Restrictions

Oversize vehicle parking restrictions proposed for nine streets across South Los Angeles; Transportation Committee approved September 16.

Under review — the Transportation Committee approved this plan to restrict oversized vehicle parking on nine South LA streets, and it's now waiting for the full City Council to vote and finalize it.

17-0002-S137 · 2026-09-16

Transformative Climate Communities Program / Implementation Grant / Rancho San Pedro Community / Mobility Wallets

LA's Department of Transportation won Transportation Committee approval for a climate and mobility program in Rancho San Pedro using state grant funding.

Under review — the Transportation Committee approved this grant application, and it's now waiting for the full City Council to sign off on LADOT's bid for up to $5 million in state climate funding to support transit subsidies and bus service in San Pedro.

24-1338 · 2026-09-16

Temporary Preferential Parking District / 16th Place / West Boulevard / Vineyard Avenue / La Fayette Road / Venice Boulevard / St Charles Place / District No. 346

Establishment of a temporary preferential parking district in a small area spanning six streets, approved by Transportation Committee in September 2026.

Under review — the Transportation Committee backed this preferential parking district for two Mid-City streets, but the full Council still needs to vote to finalize the restrictions and permit system.

23-1244-S1 · 2026-09-16

Citywide First/Last Mile (FLM) Eligible Projects / Multiyear Capital Delivery Framework / Maximize Elements in Metro FLM Plans / Staffing Plan / Additional Funding Analysis / Measure M / City Contribution

Motion to develop a citywide first/last mile transit strategy, capital delivery plan, and funding framework using Measure M revenue.

Under review — the city council is pushing departments to account for $182.5 million in rail-station improvements promised under a 2022 Metro agreement, demanding a detailed plan within 30 days to show progress and fill funding gaps.

23-1210 · 2026-09-15

Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) / Vision Zero Safety Study / Signal Phasing and Timing / Traffic Violence

Councilmembers Blumenfield, Hernandez, and Raman direct the DOT to study leading pedestrian intervals and signal timing to reduce traffic deaths.

Under review — the city has expanded leading pedestrian intervals to over 2,000 intersections and is studying related safety tools like scramble crosswalks and turn restrictions, but the Transportation Committee is still evaluating LADOT's August 2026 implementation report before final decisions move forward.

26-0008-S12 · 2026-08-12

Pacific Avenue / 34th Street / 36th Street / Oversized Vehicle Parking Restrictions

Councilmembers McOsker and Lee seek parking restrictions for oversized vehicles on Pacific, 34th, and 36th Streets.

Under review — the Transportation Committee approved this overnight parking ban for oversized vehicles on a stretch of Pacific Avenue, but it still needs the full City Council's vote to become official.

26-1035 · 2026-08-12

South Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit Services / Management and Operation / South Region Commuter Express / Community Dash / Cityride Dial-a-Ride / LAnow Microtransit Services / Management and Operation / Request for Proposal

Department of Transportation seeks approval to issue a request for proposals for managing South LA transit services including Commuter Express, Community Dash, Dial-a-Ride, and microtransit.

Under review — the Transportation Committee backed DOT's plan to put transit contracts out for competitive bidding, but the full City Council hasn't voted yet on whether to authorize the request for proposals.

26-0008-S13 · 2026-08-12

130th Street / South Figueroa Street / West 132nd Street / South Figueroa Street / Oversized Vehicle Parking Restrictions

Councilmember Tim Mcosker seeks oversized vehicle parking restrictions on 130th and 132nd Streets near South Figueroa; Transportation Committee approved August 12.

Under review — the Transportation Committee approved a plan to ban oversized vehicles from overnight parking on two residential streets in Council District 15, and it's now waiting for the full City Council to vote on whether to move forward.

26-0600-S108 · 2026-07-08

2026 Budget Recommendation / R86 / Transportation / Status of Existing Special Event and Venue Reimbursement Agrements / Cost Recovery / Timelines and Opportunities

Council requests review of cost recovery and timelines for existing special event and venue reimbursement agreements.

Under review — the city is examining whether the Transportation Department is recovering costs fairly and efficiently from event organizers and venues, with the Transportation Committee still weighing in on the review scope.

26-0600-S105 · 2026-07-08

2026 Budget Recommendation / R83 / Transportation / Class 4 Bikeyways / Plastic Bollard to Concrete / Convert to Other Delineators

Budget proposal to replace plastic bollards with concrete delineators on Class 4 bikeway corridors citywide.

Pending — the city is considering upgrading plastic bollards on protected bike lanes to more durable concrete barriers, but the Transportation Committee hasn't yet acted on this budget proposal, which has until mid-2028 to move forward.

26-0600-S104 · 2026-07-08

2026 Budget Recommendation / R82 / Transportation / Advanced Transportation System Coordination Center (ATSAC) / Defensive Mechanisms / Copper Wire Theft

Budget recommendation to protect ATSAC copper wire infrastructure from theft through defensive mechanisms.

Under review — the city is seeking funds to protect the traffic coordination center from copper wire theft through security upgrades, but the Transportation Committee still needs to approve the spending before it moves to the full Council.

26-0600-S101 · 2026-07-08

2026 Budget Recommendation / R79 / Transportation / Addressing Street Racing and Takeovers / Resources Needed / Eligible Funding Sources

A 2026 budget recommendation asking the Transportation Department to identify resources and funding sources for addressing street racing and vehicle takeovers.

Under review — the City Council asked Transportation to figure out what resources and funding sources it would need to tackle street racing and vehicle takeovers citywide, and the plan is now with the Transportation Committee for their assessment.

26-0600-S103 · 2026-07-08

2026 Budget Recommendation / R81 / Transportation / Speed Humps / Traffic Calming Measures / Partnerhips with Non-profit Organizations

2026 budget recommendation for speed humps and traffic calming measures, including partnerships with nonprofits.

Under review — the city is proposing funding for speed humps and traffic calming across L.A., working with nonprofits to help with implementation. It's now waiting for the Transportation Committee to weigh in before the full Council can act on it.

26-0600-S52 · 2026-07-07

2026 Budget Recommendation / R30 / City Administrative Officer / 2028 Games Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Plan Project / Extension / Crenshaw Boulevard / San Vicente Boulevard

Budget allocation for the Pico Boulevard Safety and Mobility Plan project ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, with Crenshaw and San Vicente Boulevard improvements.

Under review — the city is proposing budget money for safety and mobility upgrades on Pico, Crenshaw, and San Vicente boulevards ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and it's currently with the Transportation Committee for evaluation.