Refreshing Red Curbs in Outpost Estates: Why It Matters
Example of a Red Curb on Outpost Circle recently refreshed.
An example of a Red Curb on Outpost Drive in need of a refresh.
Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) is actively working with Los Angeles City Council District 4 and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to advocate for refreshing faded red curbs throughout Outpost Estates.
Many of the red curbs in the neighborhood are chipped, faded, and difficult to see, which not only looks unkempt but also contributes to unsafe parking behaviors on our narrow hillside streets.
A picture of traffic on La Presa Drive during Hollywood Bowl events.
🚑 Safety First—Especially in the Hills
Outpost Estates streets are small, steep, and winding. When cars park too close to intersections or on both sides of the street:
🚗 Traffic backs up quickly
🚒 Emergency vehicles may not be able to pass
⚠️ Blind corners become more dangerous
These issues are significantly worse during Hollywood Bowl events, when cut-through traffic increases on Outpost Drive and surrounding side streets like La Presa and Castilian.
Clear, visible red curbs help prevent illegal parking and keep intersections open for safety and emergency access.
📏 New California Law: 20 Feet of Daylighting
As of January 1, 2026, California law now prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection (often referred to as “daylighting”). This law carries a $93 fine in the City of Los Angeles and applies citywide and is especially important in hillside neighborhoods like ours. More information about this new law here.
Refreshing red curbs—particularly near intersections—helps:
Reinforce the new law visually
Reduce confusion for drivers
Improve sightlines for pedestrians and vehicles
🏛️ What Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) Is Doing
ONA is:
Working with Council District 4 and LADOT to identify the most faded red curbs, starting with Outpost Drive (Franklin ↔ Mulholland) and key side streets
Advocating for red curb repainting as both a safety and neighborhood beautification measure
Advocating for additional red curbs to ensure parking is prohibited within 20 feet of all Outpost Estates intersections so it is super clear to people
Exploring options such as targeted 311 requests for the most worn locations
Important to Know
Red curbs must be painted by City crews or authorized contractors
Neighborhood volunteers cannot repaint curbs due to liability and City asset-tracking rules
Repainting typically occurs when curbs are significantly faded, so documenting the worst areas matters
Example of a red curb that is old, faded and chipped next to a red curb section recently painted on Castilian Drive.
Example of a red curb that is old, faded and chipped on Outpost Drive.
📲 How Neighbors Can Help
If you notice heavily faded red curbs, especially near intersections or trouble spots during Bowl traffic:
Submit a MyLA311 request for red curb repainting
Share specific locations with ONA so we can coordinate advocacy with the City
Clear red curbs help keep Outpost Estates:
🚒 Accessible for emergency vehicles
🚗 Moving during peak traffic
🌿 Looking cared for and well maintained
Thank you for helping keep our neighborhood safe, functional, and beautiful.
