West Hollywood, CA develops WeHo Wi-Fi outdoor network for improved public connectivity
West Hollywood installed Wi-Fi 6 access points at intersections and bus shelters along Santa Monica Boulevard. WeHo Wi-Fi also supports connectivity at West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park Community Center. City officials focused on an outdoor Wi-Fi network for public access during events and staff use during fieldwork. The network also supports technology pilots and demonstrations as part of the WeHo Smart City Strategic Plan.
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West Hollywood, CA Bike Giveaway Pilot reduces car traffic and elevates active commuting
West Hollywood and Schwinn will select 50 random recipients of free bikes during a February 2023 lottery. Eligible participants are West Hollywood residents aged 18 years and older. Every winner must complete a survey about their travel habits before receiving the bike. The Bike Giveaway Pilot also requires at least 20 miles of bike travel per month verified by odometer readings. This pilot bolsters the city's commitment to reducing tailpipe emissions through active travel.
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West Hollywood, CA Dockless Mobility Pilot Program evaluates path forward on micromobility
Bird and Lime provide e-scooters for the program with Wheels offering e-bikes. West Hollywood installed parking zones as suggested locations for unused vehicles. The city hosts Dockless Mobility Events for e-scooter and e-bike training as well as free helmet distribution. Monthly program reports indicate average daily trips, ride times, and hotspots for vehicle use. A May 2022 survey asked residents about their experiences with the program.
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West Hollywood, CA approves a guaranteed income pilot for older LGBTIA residents
Residents aged 50 and older who identify as LGBTIA and earn less than $41,400 per year can apply for the program. Twenty-five eligible applicants will be selected for $1,000 monthly payments through September 2023. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania will evaluate how the funds improve the health and wellbeing of this vulnerable demographic. West Hollywood is working with the National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles to administer the first pilot of this type in the United States.
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West Hollywood, CA City Council approved the highest minimum wage in the country of $17.64 an hour
The West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to raise the city's minimum wage to $17.64 which is the highest in the country. The wage hike will begin in January and gradually increase every six months until July 2023. The ordinance also expands paid vacation, sick and personal time for workers. The ordinance allows employers that can show that the wage hike would shut down their business to request a one-year waiver.
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West Hollywood, CA passed a hotel worker protection ordinance to improve working conditions
The City of West Hollywood passed an expansive hotel worker protection ordinance designed to improve their working conditions. The new law requires hotel employers to provide hotel workers with personal security devices, improved compensation, public housekeeping training, and reasonable workload limits. The ordinance also broadens recall rights for laid-off hotel employees which were originally mandated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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West Hollywood, CA created the "WeHo SMART" City Strategic Plan and tracks progress with Envisio
The West Hollywood SMART (Sustainability, Mobility, Accessibility, Resiliency, and Transparency) City Strategic Plan includes a smart city hall, smart streetscapes, and smart mobility. The city uses Envisio software to publicly manage, track, and report these three strategies.
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