West Hollywood Commenced Signal Upgrades at Fountain and La Brea
Crews have begun installing protected left-turn signals to enhance traffic safety at the busy intersection.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Employment
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City officials have launched the installation of new protected left-turn signals at the intersection of Fountain and La Brea. The project aims to reduce collision rates at the site, which currently lacks dedicated turn arrows.
Why it matters
The upgrade addresses persistent safety concerns for residents and commuters navigating the area. This installation follows previous signal improvements made by the city at other high-traffic corridors to mitigate risks.
A traffic study covering 2012 to 2016 recorded 179 collisions on Fountain Avenue, with 41 percent identified as broadside crashes. The current effort involves installing new signal heads and poles at the intersection.
The players
West Hollywood City Council
The local governing body responsible for municipal policy and infrastructure oversight in West Hollywood.
City of Los Angeles
The regional municipal entity that maintains jurisdictional control over La Brea Avenue.
The details
The project requires close coordination between the City of West Hollywood and the City of Los Angeles, as La Brea is under the latter's jurisdiction. This effort follows the city's 2024 installation of turn signals at Fountain and Fairfax and a 2023 upgrade at Santa Monica and La Brea.
Timeline
A traffic study recorded 179 collisions on Fountain Avenue between 2012 and 2016.
Residents pressured City Hall regarding traffic safety in 2017.
West Hollywood upgraded the signal at Santa Monica and La Brea in 2023.
West Hollywood installed turn signals at Fountain and Fairfax in 2024.
West Hollywood City Council approved the La Brea signal project in November 2025.
Macro View
This signal upgrade serves as a precursor to the planned Fountain Avenue streetscape project. This broader initiative seeks to reduce the street to one vehicle lane in each direction between La Brea and La Cienega to manage traffic flow.
Residents and daily commuters in West Hollywood should anticipate temporary traffic disruptions near the intersection of Fountain and La Brea during construction. The upgrades are designed to increase safety for motorists and improve traffic flow at the crossing.
The takeaway
Proactive infrastructure improvements continue to be a priority for the city to address historical collision data. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow posted signage while the new signal systems are being installed.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest infrastructure initiatives in West Hollywood Employment.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WEHOonline.
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