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Transportation Committee meeting summary
Los AngelesMay 27, 20262 min read
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Committee approved DOT applications for state and federal active-transportation/safety funding, approved an agreement for automated speed cameras, adopted several transportation-related ordinances, and approved a budget motion to add positions to deliver active-transportation projects. Most other DOT reports were noted and filed; one parking restriction resolution passed with one dissenting vote.
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The committee approved pursuing state and federal grants and a federal pedestrianization grant tied to the 2028 Games, which could fund new walking and biking projects. It approved an agreement to operate automated speed cameras and adopted ordinances on temporary traffic control authority, cruising enforcement, and responsibility for maintaining bike and multi-use paths. The committee also approved adding city staff positions needed to deliver active-transportation projects. Many items were informational (noted and filed) and one parking restriction resolution passed with one no vote.
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- Item 1: Approved DOT report to apply for Caltrans 2026 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Call for Projects (approved as amended) — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 2: City Attorney report and draft Ordinance delegating DOT authority to install/remove temporary traffic control devices to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority — Noted and filed; draft Ordinance adopted — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 3: DOT Transit Service Analysis update — Noted and filed — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 4: City Attorney report and draft Ordinance on cruising laws and enforcement — Noted and filed; draft Ordinance adopted — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 5: Approved DOT report supporting USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant for the 'Pedestrianization for the 2028 Games and Beyond' project — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 6: City Attorney report and draft Ordinance assigning responsibility for maintaining City bicycle and multi-use paths — Noted and filed; draft Ordinance adopted — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 7: DOT report on mobile payments for parking at meters and lots citywide — Noted and filed — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 8: Approved Budget Motion to amend the Mayor’s Proposed Budget to add position authorities needed to deliver Active Transportation Program Cycle 6 projects — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 9: Approved Motion regarding Caltrans maintenance of freeway infrastructure and public safety support — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 10: Approved resolution establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on specified streets in Council District 15 — Vote: 3 Yes; 1 No (Hernandez); 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 11: DOT report on proposed spending plan for Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Program projected revenue — Noted and filed — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 12: DOT report on the City’s public right-of-way assets managed by DOT — Noted and filed — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- Item 13: Approved DOT report for agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (dba Verra Mobility) to operate the automated speed safety camera system — Vote: 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent (Nazarian). Time limit file: July 7, 2026.
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May 27, 2026, 3:45 PMTransportation Committee, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL MEETING OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (ITEM 6)*, (*THIS MEETING IS NOTICED AS A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE BECAUSE THE MEMBERS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE CONSTITUTE A MAJORITY OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. ANY ACTIONS TAKEN WILL BE BY THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ONLY. THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE WILL TAKE NO ACTION AS A BODY.), Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 8:45 AMcompleted
Agenda
- 14-0499-S9 Department of Transportation (DOT) report relative to applying for the California Department of Transportation’s 2026 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Call for Projects. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted14-0499-S9Decision: ITEM(S)
- 14-1318-S1 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to delegating Department of Transportation authority to install and remove temporary traffic control devices to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council14-1318-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 18-0244-S4 DOT report relative to an update on the status of the DOT’s Transit Service Analysis. (Referred to Budget and Finance Committee and Transportation Committee.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted18-0244-S4Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-0037 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to cruising laws and enforcement. (Referred to Public Safety Committee and Transportation Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-0037Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-0869 DOT report relative to a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant for the Pedestrianization for the 2028 Games and Beyond project. (Referred to Budget and Finance Committee and Transportation Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-0869Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0481 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to assigning the responsibility for maintaining City bicycle and multi-use paths. (Referred to Public Works Committee and Transportation Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council Studio City Neighborhood Council25-0481Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0845 DOT report relative to an update on mobile payments for parking at meters and lots citywide. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0845Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0600-S11 Budget Motion (Jurado – Harris-Dawson) relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2026-27 to add the position authorities necessary to deliver the Active Transportation Program Cycle 6 projects. (Referred to Budget and Finance Committee and Transportation Committee.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0600-S11Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0674 Motion (McOsker – Yaroslavsky) relative to the California DOT’s maintenance of the freeway infrastructure and public safety support. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0674Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0008-S10 CD 15 Resolution (McOsker – Hutt) relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Graham Avenue, Monitor Avenue, Maie Avenue, and East 111th Street, in Council District Fifteen. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0008-S10Decision: ITEM(S)
- 21-1224 DOT report relative to the proposed spending plan for the Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Program’s projected revenue. (Referred to Budget and Finance Committee and Transportation Committee.) Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council21-1224Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1142 DOT report relative to the City’s public right-of-way assets managed by the DOT. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-1142Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0707 DOT report relative to an agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., dba, Verra Mobility, for the operation and management of the automated speed safety camera system. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 7, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)26-0707Decision: ITEM(S)
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