West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman (center) joined other city officials and representatives from the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station on Dec. 11 to remind the public about the dangers of drinking and driving during the holidays.

(photo by Joshua Barash)

City officials and sheriff’s deputies walked to restaurants and bars to distribute 100,000 drink coasters with printed messages reminding patrons not to drink and drive, and to instead use a designated driver, ride hailing service or taxi company. The coasters feature telephone numbers for taxi companies that serve West Hollywood and a link to information about the city’s PickUp – a convenient alternative to driving. The PickUp runs along Santa Monica Boulevard in a four-mile loop with 15 stops in each direction between Robertson Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Hours of operation are 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 to 10 p.m., Sunday. The PickUp is free and it helps to prevent drunk driving, eases parking and reduces traffic congestion. For information on the PickUp, visit wehopickup.com. For information on the city anti-drinking and driving programs, visit weho.org.