LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors called Tuesday for stepped-up promotional efforts to spread the word about the availability of $1 weekday tickets for concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.

The board backed a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger calling on the county Department of Parks and Recreation to work with the LA Philharmonic to create a public information campaign aimed at increasing awareness about the $1 tickets, which are available for summer Philharmonic performances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

"'During these tough economic times, many LA County residents are focused on simply surviving, so attending arts performances may fall by the wayside," Barger in a statement after the vote. "Attending the arts is a great way to unwind and reap the mental health benefits from immersing yourself in live performances. The Hollywood Bowl is a world-class venue that offers extraordinary opportunities to sing, dance, and help the community at large have fun and connect with one another."

Barger noted that park-and-ride and shuttle services are available for as low as $7 for take people to and from the venue.

Under Barger's motion, the public outreach campaign will work to spread the word about the $1 concert tickets through public-facing county agencies, such as the Departments of Public Social Services and Children and Family Services, and the Public Library, among others.

The motion noted that 40% of tickets to LA Phil concerts at the Bowl are $37 or less.