LAist: Go Metro to Rock: Monday's at the Viper Room is Free for Transit Users

jeffro

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:49:59 -0800

#3: Yep! Every DUI incurs fines in excess of $2k, more for repeat offenders. I think that money should be funneled straight into improving the transit system. Every time someone gets a DUI we should get that much closer to having a transit system viable for more than basic 9-5 commuting (ie: one that is practical to use until 3am). I'm not talking about digging new tunnels or plotting new routes; just keeping more busses on the road after dark. The city will not only become cleaner and less congested, it will become safer.

dantheman99

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:59:01 -0800

The Regency Fairfax Cinema has a public transit display in their lobby, since they have no parking of their own. Having businesses see transit riders as desired patrons rather than just the undesired poor and marginal is an important part of moving away from the “transportation welfare” idea of transit that conservatives prefer. It makes business sense. Higher gasoline prices and ever-worsening congestion means fewer customers willing to take the time to travel for entertainment and fewer customers having the extra cash for the cover charge. Also, there is the social good of having a viable alternative to drinking and driving.

dantheman99

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:52:34 -0800

When I lived in London, I would go clubbing deep into the night and took advantage of their amazing Owl bus system. I love the idea of hipsters taking transit and not thinking they are "too cool" to ride the bus. But, a beef up of the owl bus system will be necessary in the years ahead as not everyone works 9 to 5, and as Los Angeles evolves into a more 24 hour city as it sure will with increasing density.

mharwitt

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:27:11 -0800

sounds great. i'll go see some music and head home after midnight, when the 2 starts running once every other hour.