LA residents sue city over Hollywood sign crowds: "Reached its peak"
Summary
Residents near the Hollywood Sign have sued Los Angeles, asking a court to order the city to address crowd-related hazards and congestion. City officials say they have increased enforcement and are developing a traffic plan for busy days, while residents say current measures have not eased the problem.Key Facts
- The residents’ public nuisance lawsuits seek a court order, not financial compensation.
- The lawsuit says crowds cause traffic jams that could hinder evacuations during a fire.
- Residents report safety concerns, including discarded cigarette butts and blocked access for emergency vehicles.
- Mayor Karen Bass’ office says the LAPD has added units during peak congestion and worked with the transportation department on a traffic plan.
- Councilmember Nithya Raman’s office says weekend deployments since May have increased ticketing and towing.
- Raman’s office says it has identified funding for a pilot traffic management plan for peak visitor days and holidays.
- The city installed signs in mid-May restricting parking on weekends and holidays.
- Residents say years of complaints and city measures have not sufficiently reduced congestion.
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