Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive directive in hopes to improve Los Angeles’ infrastructure and delivery of services by repairing streets, cleaning parks and enhancing infrastructure projects and city services.
In fiscal year 2022-2023, the City spent over $860 million on public infrastructure, including capital projects and investments.
The Mayor’s executive action supports the City’s work to ensure much needed infrastructure improvements to Los Angeles in a way that will benefit the region for decades to come. The directive claims to also improve City department coordination to complete projects more efficiently and cheaper, align with voter-approved Measure HLA and ensure L.A. has its first comprehensive long term plan for all investments on streets, parks, and public spaces to guide this.
“This executive directive will create a path for delivering much-needed improvements to our streets, parks, and public spaces in communities throughout Los Angeles,” said Mayor Bass.
“I am directing the establishment of a multi-year investment plan to coordinate improvements and maintenance of our City’s infrastructure on display when we welcome the world for upcoming major international events, while leaving lasting benefits for decades to come. I want to recognize Councilmember Bob Blumenfield and other leaders on the City Council for their work advancing public works delivery reform as we continue to urgently prepare for LA’s place on the world stage in 2026, 2028, and beyond.”
Mayor Bass’ actions will support a wide range of projects, including:
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Roadway improvements to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities
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Parks, green space, and recreation and senior center upgrades
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Bridges, stormwater and sewer upgrades, and LA River related projects
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Better street maintenance for trees, parkways, medians, street furniture, and lighting
Mayor Bass created the Capital Planning Steering Committee led by her Office of Infrastructure.
It consists of the following departments:
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City Administrative Officer
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City Planning Department
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Department of Public Works
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Bureau of Contract Administration
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Bureau of Street Lighting
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Bureau of Engineering
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Bureau of Sanitation
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Bureau of Street Services
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Department of Recreation and Parks
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Department of Transportation
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Department of Water and Power
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Department on Disability
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General Services Department
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Information Technology Agency
