The Los Angeles Measure HLA (Healthy Streets Los Angeles) in March 2024 marks a pivotal moment for urban mobility, especially for cyclists. With roughly 65.5% of voters approving the initiative, Los Angeles committed to require bike lanes, pedestrian upgrades, bus-bike shared lanes and more whenever major repaving or road enhancements are made.

Measure HLA mandates that the city implement the existing Mobility Plan 2035—originally adopted in 2015—whenever at least one-eighth of a mile of roadway is resurfaced. Safety upgrades include protected bike lanes, curb extensions, and enhanced crosswalks.

Empowering residents further, the measure creates a private right of action, allowing citizens to sue the city if required improvements are not included. However, the promise of Measure HLA has faced implementation challenges.

As of early 2025, only a fraction of planned upgrades have been completed, and the city is facing a lawsuit for failing to apply the law on Vermont Avenue. For cyclists and pedestrians, this law represents more than policy—it’s a legal tool designed to make streets safer. Knowing your rights under Measure HLA means being informed, vigilant, and ready to hold infrastructure accountable for the safety of all road users.