The general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation is raising concerns about proposed cuts to the agency’s budget.
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With the city facing a nearly $1 billion deficit, Mayor Karen Bass’ budget proposal slashes funding for the DOT by $7 million.
In a memo to Councilmember Katy Young Yaroslavsky, who chairs the budget and finance committee, General Manager Laura Rubio-Cornejo said the cuts would eliminate nearly 25% of the agency’s workforce.
Rubio-Cornejo said the layoffs would affect parking enforcement, traffic signal updates, pothole repairs, traffic safety goals, and rail and bus lane projects ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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