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Long Beach mayor seeks to accept $149,482.90 for Metro-funded transportation deputy
Gateway Cities Council of Governments money would pay for a staff position in the Mayor's Office through fiscal 2027.
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Norwalk staff seek to extend Nomad microtransit pilot through June 2027
The on-demand ride service contract would run five months past its January 2027 end date, at a total cost of $993,844.
Metro committee weighs $89.5 million federal award for 2028 Games transportation
Federal money would fund extra transit service, rail and station safety work, and traffic management for the Olympics and Paralympics.
Metro··$89M
Motion seeks study of letting volunteers repaint city crosswalks
LADOT and other departments would report on crosswalk repainting practices and whether volunteers could help.
Metro board asked to let appointers name non-elected members to board seats
Alternative A would let the County, City, City Selection Committee and Governor fill seats with riders or experts.
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Long Beach council weighs $44.1M contract for Shoreline Drive Realignment
Sully-Miller Contracting would rebuild the downtown roadway, with a 15 percent contingency of $6,616,016 added.
Long Beach would add $709,586 to BikeShare operator contract
City Council is asked to raise the amount paid to Pedal Movement Inc. for running and maintaining the bike share system.
Motion would direct LAFD to help Metro expand TAP-to-Exit gates at stations
Riders would need to tap their card to leave more Metro stations, with LAPD and LAFD reporting quarterly on service calls.
Metro committee weighs $7.55 million to expand Metro Bike Share
Grant money would add bike share stations and bikes to connect areas that are now separated by service gaps.
Metro··$7.5MLong Beach would award $23.3M bike share contract to Drop Mobility
A San Francisco company would run, maintain and modernize the city's BikeShare system under a proposed contract.
Metro committee item would extend Metro Bike Share operator contract through May 2027
Up to six one-month extensions with Bicycle Transit Systems would add $6,505,955, raising the contract to $144,167,333.
Metro··$6.5M
Metro committee weighs $2.87 million increase to transit advertising contract
The added money would raise GP Generate's contract for Metro advertising and communications work to $4,451,213.
Metro··$2.9M
Motion seeks report on controlling robotaxis and ride-hailing during emergencies
City departments would describe existing coordination protocols and whether LA can order driverless cars out of emergency zones.
Motion asks LADOT to report on installing concrete bike lane barriers in-house
Councilmember Heather Hutt wants LADOT able to place Toronto Style barriers without borrowing Street Services equipment.
Motion would have LADOT study rapid safety reviews after fatal crashes
Councilmembers ask transportation staff to report on cost and feasibility of inspecting every fatal crash site.
Motion would let city parks designate paths where bicycles are allowed
City law now says only where biking in parks is banned; the proposed change would spell out permitted paths and set speed limits.
Manhattan Beach expands mobile parking enforcement camera contract by $193,963
The added spending raises the city's agreement with EyeP Solutions to a cap of $521,598.05 for camera gear and services.
Raman motion seeks $76,000 for speed humps near three schools
Money would pay for speed humps or tables on Densmore, Dixie Canyon and Oxnard near schools losing crossing guards.
City budget office asks Council to extend CicLAvia contract for open streets events
The Transportation Department wants its car-free street events contractor kept on through June 2027 at no added cost.
LADOT seeks proposals to run South Region bus, dial-a-ride and LAnow services
One contractor would operate Commuter Express, DASH, Cityride dial-a-ride and LAnow microtransit in the city's south area.
Mayor sends Council a $250,500 increase for scooter data monitoring contract
LADOT wants to pay Blue Systems for 18 more months of tracking dockless scooters and bikes, raising the total to $1,100,428.
Council weighs plan to build walking and biking links to Metro stations citywide
City would create a multiyear framework to deliver first/last mile projects connecting neighborhoods to transit stops.
Council item takes up port rail operating agreement and CEQA appeal
An agreement covering rail operations at the Port of Los Angeles, plus an environmental appeal, is listed for Council action.
City seeks to accept $415,000 in state traffic safety grants for car seats, bike gear
Community Investment Department would run free child car seat and pedestrian safety programs from October 2026 through September 2027.
Motion seeks LADOT street safety study for Leimert Park quick-build fixes
City transportation staff would recommend roundabout bollards, four-way stops, speed humps and new paint in Leimert Park.
Councilmember Lee proposes $23,161 for speed feedback trailer in District 12
The motion would move council district funds to the LAPD to buy a trailer that displays drivers' speeds and collects traffic data.
South Pasadena to weigh $30M budget change for Huntington Drive corridor project
Council would amend its Metro funding agreement and add $30,000,000 to this year's capital budget for street work.
Metro committee weighs 11-month extension of renewable natural gas fuel contracts
The no-cost extensions would keep Clean Energy Renewable Fuels and another supplier delivering bus fuel through June 30, 2027.
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Port of LA raises vessel traffic service fees for ships, with increases through 2028
Arriving ships would pay higher fees based on length and tonnage starting November 1, 2026, with further increases in 2027 and 2028.
Motion would expand LA River path design to cover Whitsett Avenue crossings
Councilmember Nithya Raman asks engineers to widen the Segment 8 design and accept $750,000 from Harvard-Westlake School.
Motion would turn NoHo DASH bus into direct link to Hollywood Burbank Airport
LADOT would study redeploying the neighborhood shuttle into a 50 cent one-seat ride from North Hollywood Station to the airport.
LADOT seeks one-year extension of South LA transit subsidy pilot contracts
Deals with a grant manager and Metro would run to March 31, 2027, with the consultant's ceiling cut by $43,389.38.
Paramount would set 20 mph speed limit in school zones
The City Council is set to introduce an ordinance lowering speeds near schools, with adoption scheduled for November 10.
Motion seeks $186,300 for soil cleanup before new Spring Street crosswalks
Contaminated soil must be removed near Ann and Mesnager streets before signalized crosswalks can be built in Council District 1.
Motion seeks $120,000 for second phase of Sharp Avenue pedestrian tunnel lighting
Two council districts would each put up $60,000 for Bureau of Street Lighting work on the tunnel.
Airport commissioners approve five-year glass and storefront contract for LAX, Van Nuys
A to Z Glass & Mirror Inc. would handle glass and storefront work at both airports, with two optional one-year extensions.
City report ties teen's pothole injury suit to Robertson Boulevard crosswalk
A corrective action report filed with a lawsuit says the city should repair a pothole in the crosswalk at Robertson and Kincardine.
Motion seeks study of crosswalk at West Adams and West boulevards
Councilmember Heather Hutt asks the Transportation Department to report in 30 days on cost and feasibility of pedestrian safety work.
Motion seeks study of parking meters on West Adams Boulevard commercial stretch
Councilmember Heather Hutt asks the transportation department to report in 30 days on cost and feasibility of meters.
Motion seeks $316,000 for sidewalk lighting on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City
Developer fees collected along the Ventura-Cahuenga corridor would pay for downlighting between Carpenter Avenue and Coldwater Canyon.
Motion proposes $205,000 for speed tables, T-curbs in Council District 12
Money from the Sunshine Canyon trust fund would pay for street treatments aimed at speeding and street takeovers.
Vernon council asked to accept completed citywide street striping work
Staff recommend declaring J&S Striping Company's repainting of street lines and pavement markings finished.
Paramount Council asked to accept completed 2025 arterial street resurfacing work
Onyx Paving Company finished repaving of major Paramount streets; the city would release the final withheld payment.
Paramount would hire design firm to draft new bus shelter concepts
A consent item asks the City Council to approve up to $64,300 for preliminary designs, funded by transit sales tax money.
Metro committee weighs adding Latin Business Association to small business advisory body
The group, founded in 1975 with over 4,000 members, would join Metro's council advising on small business contracting.
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Metro committee weighs $7.5 million in employee training contracts with seven firms
Seven firms would provide Metro staff training, coaching and eLearning under task orders starting August 10, 2026.
Metro··$7.5MCity Engineer recommends making city land at Mission Road and Jesse Street public street
The strips were previously vacated; restoring them as public right of way would preserve access to the North Outfall Sewer.
Motion seeks $1.11 million to build Ohio Avenue ramps, sidewalks and bike lane dividers
City funds would pay StreetsLA crews to build wheelchair ramps, sidewalks and bike lane dividers on the Westside.
Council adopts motion to fund water seepage fix and road repairs on Vanalden Avenue
The motion directs funding for repairs along Vanalden Avenue in Council District 3, in the west San Fernando Valley.
Council approves funding for lane dividers on Imperial Highway bike lane
Safe-T Lane Dividers will be installed along the bike lane from Pershing Drive to Imperial Boulevard, paid for with Measure R local funds.
Council approves funding motion for Spring/Alameda street and transit upgrades
The motion directs funding to build curb ramps, bus pads and bus boarding islands and repair sidewalks along the corridor.
Airport board sends Council a Van Nuys Airport lease with Sky Harbour subsidiary
The lease for a general aviation facility on Hart Street could run up to 32 years and is said to have no General Fund impact.
Airport commissioners send Council a 10-year Joby Aero lease at Van Nuys Airport
The electric air taxi company would use and develop aviation land and building space at 7646 Hayvenhurst Avenue.
Airport board sends Council a 10-year Van Nuys lease for Paramount Global aviation unit
Paramount Global Corporate Aviation would use and develop a private aviation facility at 7150 Hayvenhurst Avenue, with no General Fund impact.
Airport commissioners approve Van Nuys hangar lease, sending it to City Council
VNY Development LLC, owned by Sky Harbour Group, would lease and could redevelop a general aviation facility at 7701 Woodley Avenue.
Airport commissioners send Van Nuys Airport lease with Sky Harbour unit to City Council
The lease covers a general aviation facility at 7701 Woodley Avenue and could run up to 32 years.
Airport board sends Council an Air Canada Terminal 6 lease extension to 2035
The agreement would keep Air Canada in its LAX Terminal 6 space through June 30, 2035, with no General Fund impact.
Airport commissioners seek 12-month extension for LAX taxicab staging operator
Authorized Taxicab Supervision Inc. would keep running the taxi holding lot near LAX for up to another year, pending City Council approval.
Motion seeks inventory of bike and pedestrian projects and staffing plan to build them
Councilmember Heather Hutt asks transportation agencies to list active projects, grant deadlines and the staff needed.
City Engineer recommends ending building restriction at 1337 11th Place lot
EVgo wants to install EV fast chargers on the downtown parking lot, which an old covenant now bars.
Airport commissioners send Council a one-year LAX office lease with Huntleigh USA
The aviation services firm would rent Suite 223 on West Century Boulevard for a year, with an option for a second year.
Motion seeks traffic safety study at 60th Street and 10th Avenue in Hyde Park
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson asks transportation officials to report on speed humps, signage and striping options.
Motion would carry over $241,000 and $493,000 for two street projects into next year
Without the transfer before June 30, money for a Cahuenga Boulevard ramp and Laurel Canyon pedestrian work would return to the Reserve Fund.
City budget office proposes $98.1 million in transfers for street and bridge projects
The plan funds ADA access ramps, Vision Zero crosswalk work, EV chargers and the Glendale-Hyperion bridge rebuild.
City Engineer recommends accepting sidewalk easement at 4141 Whitsett Avenue
A property owner is offering land along the Studio City site for public sidewalk use, at no cost to the city.
Rolling Hills Estates set to lower Palos Verdes Drive East speed limit to 35 mph
Final vote on an ordinance cutting the posted limit from 40 mph on the stretch from the south city limit to Palos Verdes Drive North.
Motion seeks emergency repairs for flooding at Harry Bridges Boulevard in Wilmington
Councilmember Tim McOsker asks city crews to fix flooding on a truck route being used as a detour during the Vincent Thomas Bridge closure.
Metro committee weighs $8.9 million more for Westside walking, biking and transit projects
The money would fund two new walking and biking projects and five new transit projects, with about seven done by the 2028 Games.
Metro··$8.9M
Motion seeks $144,900 for traffic signal and striping plans at G Line Sepulveda Station
Councilmember Imelda Padilla asks to move Proposition C funds from StreetsLA to LADOT for walking and biking improvements.
Motion seeks $32,569.72 for school safety work at Ohio and Selby avenues
Council District 5 funds would pay for street painting, signs and transportation staff overtime near the intersection.
City Engineer recommends accepting traffic signal easement at 8888 West Venice Boulevard
A property owner would give the city rights to maintain traffic loop equipment at the Venice Boulevard site, at no city cost.
Public Works Committee backs renaming part of West 58th Street for Senator Bill Greene
The block of West 58th Street between Figueroa and Flower would be renamed if the full Council agrees.
City seeks $4.8 million in federal grants to plan two bridge replacements
Planning money would study replacing the First Street bridge over Figueroa Street and the San Fernando Road bridge over Tujunga Wash.
City Engineer recommends accepting traffic signal easement at 8800 West Venice Boulevard
A property owner offers land for traffic signal equipment maintenance tied to a planned signalized driveway in Council District 10.