LOS ANGELES (CNS) — In anticipation of a potential traffic nightmare that could result from the confluence of sports and entertainment events on Friday and Saturday, including the World Series, Mayor Karen Bass announced Thursday that she would make a coordinated effort to reduce traffic, ensure public safety and promote local attractions.

On Friday, the Dodgers will face the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium for Game 1 of the World Series – the first time the teams will meet in a Fall Classic since 1981. Later in the evening, the Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns at the Crypto.com arena.

Meanwhile, at the LA Coliseum, the USC Trojans are scheduled to play Rutgers for a night of college football.

Additionally, Inglewood will host two major events: the East LA Classic football game between Theodore Roosevelt High School and James A. Garfield High School at SoFi Stadium, and a concert by Pink Floyd star David Gilmour at the Intuit Dome.

Some have said that this set of events likely precipitated a “karmagedon.”

“Ahead of tomorrow’s World Series, we are working to make sure the city is safe, traffic is minimized, and visitors and Angelenos alike can enjoy the many attractions, culture, food, and neighborhoods that make Los Angeles an iconic international city. Goal,” said Bass at a news conference at City Hall on Friday.

“My message is LA is ready; ready to host the World Series, ready to welcome visitors from near and far, and we’re ready to win. Go Dodgers!” Bass added.

Bass said the city’s emergency operations center will be operational up to level three to coordinate efforts. The Los Angeles Police Department is expected to deploy additional officers and increase its visibility in various locations, while the Los Angeles Fire Department will keep paramedics and personnel on standby.

LAPD will assist the Department of Transportation in resolving traffic problems. LADOT will deploy more than 100 white-gloved traffic officers at key intersections and venues to help direct drivers.

The city of LA has also reached out to app-based companies for accurate and efficient GPS routes.

“But there’s a quick, easy and affordable way to avoid all the traffic, and that’s to take the LA Metro,” Bass said. he said.

LADOT General Manager Laura Rubio-Cornejo also said there will be above-average traffic volume and people traveling to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods should expect traffic congestion.

LADOT’s dedicated traffic operations engineers developed a traffic plan that includes the Dodger Stadium Express Lane, reversible travel lanes for approaching and exiting venues, and strategies to reduce impacts on residential streets.

“Our mission is to make the travel experience as safe and efficient as possible,” Rubio-Cornejo said. “You can help us do this by always following the instructions of traffic wardens, and as there will be large numbers of people walking, cycling and using public transport to each of these events, you can help those who drive to do so safely with full awareness of their surroundings.”

Metro will also offer extra services on Lines A, B/D and E on Fridays and Saturdays, and four more sporting events are planned that day. More information about metro maps and schedules viewed here.

Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins urged Dodger fans and World Series attendees to ride the Dodger Shuttle Express from Union Station. Public transportation agencies will add more buses and expand shuttle services to attract fans to the game.

Following Fernando Valenzuela’s death, LADOT and Metro renamed the Dodgers Express line Line 34 in honor of the Dodgers legend’s uniform number.

“We strongly encourage everyone to utilize public transportation,” said LAPD Interim Police Chief Dominic Choi. he said.

He reminded fans that if they choose to drink alcohol, they should make arrangements to return home safely without driving.

“Let’s continue to show the positive energy we’ve had all season long and avoid behavior that could harm yourself or others,” Choi said. “We want this World Series to be exciting and memorable for everyone, and I know we can achieve that with your help.”