LAist: How to get around in LA without a car

calwatch

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:02:24 -0800

LADOT Bike Map: http://www.bicyclela.org/maps_main.htm It is best to look at the "12 Minute Map" and find out the routes and see if they go where you want to go. Also get a membership with a car sharing group if you want to do that run to Ikea or Home Depot and don't want to bug your friends or your folks.

greenlagirl

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:31:03 -0800

Jessica -- The 1st thing I'd look for is the commute to work, if any -- you wanna try and pick a place close to, or with easy public transit to, work. Beyond that, pick a place that makes it easy to take yr fave mode of transportation. Santa Monica's v. biker friendly, for ex, esp. if you're a newbie biker who likes bike lanes. If subway's your thing, stay near the red line -- maybe Koreatown, for ex -- Congrats on the upcoming graduation :) LA Bus Girl -- I searched for these DOT maps you mentioned but couldn't find them.... Do you have a link? Sounds like a great resource -- See you on the bus or bike lane, everyone --

Henry D

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:57:53 -0800

great post. i hate the fact that the subway doesn't run to westwood. but i don't think $5 billion for a subway that doesn't run through the grove or UCLA is worth it either...

guest

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:09:16 -0800

Hey Siel! I'm so glad to see your posting here, as I regularly read greelagirl. I'll be graduating from college soon and am trying to research neighborhoods in/around LA that I'd like to live. Got any further suggestions for transit friendly neighborhoods? -Jessica

LA Bus Girl

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:33:48 -0800

I love this post. Really, it's all about learning what line is near you and what runs later at night/how often it runs. And walking/biking is great. The DOT ranks their streets for bike-ability, people. Check out their maps. They actually send out their bike staff on bikes to rate the bike-ability of the streets, so on their color scale-- green - comfortable yellow - moderately uncomfortable red - uncomfortable... for bike-riding.

fredcamino

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:18:23 -0800

Getting around L.A. without a car is easy and fun. Great suggestions. And drinking and driving is indeed not cool. Same goes for eating and driving. And texting and driving. BTW, Hollywood is a great place to live if you want to be car-free. As long as you stay out of 'dem hills.