Brief

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson moved to allocate Measure M Local Return Special Fund money toward the Western Our Way Project, a pedestrian and traffic safety initiative aligned with the city's Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic deaths. Council adopted the motion 13-0-2 on January 21, 2026. The measure was transmitted to the Mayor on January 23, with a February 2 deadline for mayoral action.

Full summary

The Western Our Way Project is a major infrastructure initiative in South Los Angeles aimed at improving walkability and cycling along approximately 12 miles of streets in the Western Avenue corridor, running from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard south to Century Boulevard. The project includes 4.5 miles of pedestrian and transit safety improvements, new bike lanes, and traffic calming measures on key local streets, all in support of the city's Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and severe injuries. In Fiscal Year 2023-24, the project received grant funding through the Active Transportation Program Cycle 6, and the City committed roughly $6 million in Vision Zero and Measure M funding. The Bureau of Street Services is the lead agency, with the Department of Transportation responsible for plan review. The motion introduced by Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, seconded by Heather Hutt, addresses a specific funding gap: the project has reached 65% of its plans, but additional money is needed to cover LADOT staff salaries and overtime required to complete the plan check and review process. The motion directs $210,000 to be transferred from the Measure M Local Return Special Fund (Fund No. 59C-94, Account No. 94YG25, Vision Zero Corridor Projects) to the Department of Transportation Fund No. 100-94, allocated as $175,000 for general salaries and $35,000 for overtime salaries. LADOT is also authorized to make any technical corrections to the fund transfer instructions needed to carry out the intent of the motion. The measure moved quickly through the Council. Introduced on January 14, 2026, it was scheduled and adopted by a 13-0-2 vote on January 21. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on January 23, with a February 2 deadline for mayoral action, and the Council action was marked final on January 27, 2026.

Activity (5)

• 2026-01-27 Council action final.
• 2026-01-23 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is February 2, 2026.
• 2026-01-21 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-01-16 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on January 21, 2026.
• 2026-01-14 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (3)

• 2026-01-27 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-01-21 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-01-14 Motion · motion