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June 24, 2008
Win Tickets to See Sigur Rós at The Greek On Oct. 2
Tickets for 89.9 KCRW's presentation of Sigur Rós on October 2nd at The Greek go on sale Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Lucky for you, LAist running a contest giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show before tickets go on sale.
For past contests related to the Greek, we've asked you what to do in Los Feliz and what's so great about Griffith Park. In light of high gas prices and a public transportation surge, we're asking for your best Los Angeles related transportation tip outside the realm of cars. Whether it is walking, biking, taking the bus or train, tell us what you do to make traveling in this city work when car-less.
Here's how the contest works:
- Enter the contest by making a comment on this post (below). Comments must fit the criteria, stated below.
- The criteria of the comment/entry must be your best Los Angeles related transportation tip outside the realm of cars. Whether it is walking, biking, taking the bus or train, tell us what you do to make traveling in this city work when car-less. If you don't know the subject well, use the Internet.
- You may only enter once.
- The contest closes at 11:59:59 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008.
- Two winners will be selected at random to receive a pair of tickets and will be notified via the e-mail connected to their LAist.com login. They must confirm the receipt of the e-mail by 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2008 or the tickets will be released to another winner.
Good luck!
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In light of the high gas prices (and current brutal heat) I've been finding that having a plethora of good wine on hand combined with having good friends and some select family members over is a good way to get by!
Thanks for the chance.
aW
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I just learned how to ride a bike so I could get around without my car! I bought a basket and put cup holders in it. It rules.
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biking is great. is faster than walking and is some good exercise too
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I live in Santa Monica and enjoy hiking the Temescal Canyon loop. Instead of driving there I've started biking via the beach path to Temescal Canyon Rd. (a tough 1 mile incline) and into the park. There aren't bike racks but I lock my bike near the water fountain at the base of the trails across from the store.
From the Cloverfield & Santa Monica Blvd. area the bike ride + the hike should only take 2.5-3 hours including a few short breaks.
If you don't live in Santa Monica I'd recommend taking the Wilshire bus to Ocean then hitting the bike path on the beach.
I'd like to eventually start a group ride/hike.
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If you bike and talk on the phone you can crahs into an opening car door on the street....SOOOOO Biking to and from work gives me the chance to be alone for an hour and a half!
-d
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Living in NoHo, I love using the Metro to head down to Hollywood - much better than driving, dealing with traffic, gas, and parking - love it!
Thanks!
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BIking is the way to go.
Strap a mini-umbrella to your helmet to block the vicious heat.
And put some ice packs in a back pack to both cool your body and keep your alcohol at a good temperature.
The alcohol will make the journey possible by giving you strength and endurance. Nifty camel packs work nicely too.
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Five simple words:
BRING
BACK
THE
MOTHAF@&%*N'
RAZOR
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They teach those Metro Rapid bus drivers to drive fast and without fear. By far the most rewarding leg of my bus journey each day - highly recommended!
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i live in Silverlake, and i reserve a couple hours during the weekend to walk around the neighborhood and run errands at the same time. in one afternoon, i can go to the bank, pick up a gift at Wacko's, and stop by Barnsall Art Park.
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on the westside, it's easy as pie to ride your bike to the grocery store (with a basket) and don't forget to bring your own tote bags! also, you can ride your bike or walk to KC's crepes for some delicious crepes and boba. or catch the big blue bus to santa monica for evening/weekend adventures.
yay sigur ros!
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In the flat areas of LA, nearly all of the major arterials, which are fairly scary to ride on, have a nice and quiet residential street just a couple of blocks away. Instead of 3rd or Wilshire, take 4th. When Sunset loses it's bike lane, take Fountain. And when it's working, bikemetro.com is great for routing and elevation information.
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I can ride my skateboard but my GF can't... oh well. It's prolly for the best.
Party on dudes!
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I recently acquired a beat up but smooth running bicycle. I only use my car if absolutely necessary. I've been in L.A. for a couple of years but have never felt as in touch with the city and its many hidden and interesting places as I do now that I get around on a bike. You miss so much when you're speeding around (or stuck in traffic) in your car. Sure it's hot... but the breeze is proportional to the speed of your pedaling!
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Step 1: Acquire a mid to large sized dog.
Step 2: Attach a leash to said dog.
Step 3: Get into a sweet pair of rollerblades or onto a skateboard.
Step 4: ???????
Step 5: Profit.
At least that is how I got around best during my childhood.
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Speeder Bikes are great on the pocket. Especially since they dont take republic credits out here.
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If riding a bike at night, reflectors are not enough. You must have lights. Some of my friends have been ticketed for this.
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First and foremost, I prohibit all unnecessary trips to the Westside. Then, I try to take the DASH around downtown. Next, I request piggy back rides from all my friends, which has the unexpected, but fortunate effect of throwing the friend's back out, causing said friend to stay at home and recover, which in turn causes less pollution as friend is one less driver on the road.
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While two wheels will get it done, I am partial towards the four wheel luxury. Skateboarding is the way to go, no need to lock anything up or deal with flat tires. Just kick push and off you go. Plus you can just pick it up and walk into a store no problem. Although, tougher to go super far, it is definitely choice for the short haul.
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This may be super obvious - but always make sure you have proper change for the Metro (or any bus line).
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I live and work on the Westside so the Big Blue Bus or the Culver City Bus is sufficient for getting around town. Another option is to ask my boyfriend, who owns two motorcycles, to give me a ride to wherever I need to go. A motorcycle counts, right? It's not a car! Or I'll have my boyfriend pick me up on his motorcycle and take me to his house so that I can borrow one of his three bicycles :)
Pick me! Pick me!
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Step 1: Purchase a motorcycle that gets 50+ mpg (basically any bike that isn't a super sport or Harley)
Step 2: Fill up tank for $15
Step 3: Ride for 200+ miles, while being able to split lanes and park easily.
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after initial hesitation, i have been riding metro and blue bus since may 2005. financially it has been a blessing and also does wonders for my patience while on the road. highly recommended for anyone feeling the gas $$ crunch
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The 720 bus kicks ass. Until the Subway to the Sea becomes a reality, the 720 bus seems like the best bet. If you are heading east toward downtown, consider jumping on the subway at Western and Wilshire. The 720 stops near everything downtown - The Standard, Disney Hall, Gallery Row...its perfect!
Also - don't forget about the Park & Ride bus for Hollywood Bowl events!
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/laphil_presents_events.cfm
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The DASH buses are usually well maintained, have working A/C, are cheap to ride and don't smell nearly as bad as Metro buses.
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Use metro.net/mobile
rapidbus.net
socaltransport.org
and commutesmart.info
as much as possible when planning trips, carpools, vanpools, etc. Get a ZipCar membership like me because it is easily accessible for a UCLA student such as myself. Try to get your hands on a GoMetro, TAP pass, or a FlashPass if you can from anyone UCLA-affiliated. I can't wait until some type of bike rental service sort of like ZipCar comes to LA like I saw in a Current pod in Paris! Sigur Ros FTW! geekin' out
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I work for my father and our offices used to be an 45 min car drive away from where we live.
When an office space opened up across the street from my parents house I convinced my dad to move his office there to save on gas during the commute.
Now our mode of transportation 5 days a week is just to walk across the street to go to work and leaving our cars at home.
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Cedars-Sinai employees who carpool get free parking @ work... vanpoolers don't need parking at all!
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The 920 is the world's best bus line. It's super express, so you must check to see that it stops near your Wilshire destination.
But really, does anything say "SoCal summer" like roller skates and short shorts?
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Like many others I'm getting to know the bus systems...green ones, blue ones, orange ones - I'll ride them all!
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It's all about Skate Buds Strap On Roller Skates w/ multiple LED's in the wheels that light up in multi-colors!!!
They fit on any shoe - for any occasion.
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buy a ticket to ride to metrolink from OC to union station and your ticket is good for a free ride on the red line!
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The only way to stay sane in L.A. is move close enough to work that you can walk/bike.
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witches broom
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My co-worker and I both live about four miles from work. On one day, she drives and I walk home and the next day I drive and she walks home. It takes about 50 minutes to walk, which isn't too bad 2-3 times per week.
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Go to mta.net and use the trip planner. I wouldn't have been able to use the bus system in this town without it.
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Living in Los Feliz I find everything within walking distance. Boutiques, good eats, yoga & pilates, groceries, liquor stores and bars. No worries about cars trying to run you off the road (as in biking) and best of all...no DUI's!!!!
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I ride my bicycle to the post office and the store when I need only a few items. Otherwise, it's my motorcycle for all commuting. I don't understand how people can sit in traffic for hours and hours? It still runs on gas, but I get there in a fraction of the time, and insurance is like $40 a year!
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Who says nobody walks in L.A.? Walking in L.A. is one of the best ways of exploring your surroundings. I've come across some great places I would have passed up being in a car. Biking is good as well. Great bike paths along the L.A. river.
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I recently started riding the Metro everywhere. It is so much better than driving and sitting in traffic, plus I have read so many books while commuting! A tip: if you're catching the red or purple line from Union Station, make sure you get on the right one! I've gotten on the wrong one a couple of times and you have to backtrack.
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My favorite is to go hiking up the San Gabriel Mtns. I like going up the Mt. Lowe Railway Loop and hanging out at the historical inn site. Nice view of the city.
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I recently discovered that I can actually take the Metro to work in virtually the same amount of time that I can drive to work! My new commute will cost me $3 a day and will be SO much more relaxing.
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lacing up your sneakers is looking to be the wave of the future as gas prices soar. invest in a good pair; walk as much as possible!