As of noon 123 people have taken the time to fill out a Why You Ride (or Don’t) survey – thanks! We’re pretty happy with the numbers – it’s not a particularly short survey and we’ve asked readers to do some critical thinking when it comes to answering some of [continue reading]
photo by Rob Sheridan, via Flickr I just got back from a long weekend in San Francisco and I’m a sucker for Golden Gate Bridge photos, so it was hard to resist this image — which, by the way, was taken with an iPhone 4. I also think Golden Gate [continue reading]
In my first entry on this topic, I discussed why I think it’s important for kids to learn to use transit and a little bit of my own experience with my kids. Is transit an option for your kids? Here are some things to help you figure that out – [continue reading]
We’re spotlighting the finalists of the Transit Flicks Video Contest, hopefully encouraging you to view all the videos and to vote for your favorite. In the spirit of neutrality I’ll be presenting the videos in reverse alphabetical order based on the last names of the filmmakers (they’re presented in alphabetical [continue reading]
Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here [continue reading]
‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here. Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, [continue reading]
‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here. Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, [continue reading]
photo by Tony Mendez, via Flickr The photographer provided a very simple caption for this photo, taken earlier this year: “mass transit in Cambodia.” This is also the first visit to southeast Asia for our “art of transit” series. To submit a photo or photos of something transportation-related, post them [continue reading]
Have you noticed all the commercials for backpacks and other school supplies? That means the kids are heading back to school. I know there are many families in greater Los Angeles that rely on public transit to get their kids to and from school. I also know that there are [continue reading]
First off, I want to thank everyone who’s taken the time to fill out our Why You Ride (or Don’t) surveys – there’s nearly 100 of you now. For those who have yet to fill out a survey, find a moment this weekend to share your story with us. It [continue reading]
