r/LosAngeles • u/405freeway • Apr 21 '19
Discussion How to get around Los Angeles Megathread (2019)
Car
Los Angeles is huge, and the easiest way to see everything is by driving. However, make sure to READ ALL THE SIGNS before parking anywhere. It's very easy to get towed if you block a driveway, are with 15 feet of a fire hydrant, are in an anti-gridlock zone, or are overnight in the wrong place.
Parking rates can also be between $.50/hour at a parking meter to $10 every 15 minutes. Validation doesn't always mean free parking, either.
Motorcycle
Lane-splitting is legal. Learn more at /r/MotoLA.
Public Transportation (train, light-rail, subway and bus)
Here is a map of major Metro and Metrolink lines in Los Angeles. These are the fastest, longest and most reliable lines. If you can get to one of these lines, you will have a much easier time getting around.
Los Angeles has a lot of public transit agencies. The TAP card is the easiest way to get around most of Los Angeles. Read this guide to getting around using a TAP card.
Metrolink currently offers a $10 day passes on weekends.
Rideshare
Lyft and Uber and other rideshare apps have many drivers throughout the county.
Bicycles
Los Angeles is currently retrofitting many major thoroughfares to make cycling safer, but there are still may dangers including reckless drivers, DUI drivers, and drivers blocking bike lanes.
Minors must wear helmets at all times. Adults should wear helmets at all times.
eScooters
Minors must wear helmets at all times. Adults should wear helmets at all times.
eScooters must be ridden in bike lanes, or to the furthest right side of traffic lanes.
eScooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks.
Obey all traffic laws.
Walking
Is an option.
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Apr 22 '19
You should add that the sit down scooters like wheels are the fastest and safest. They have larger pneumatic tires and their center is gravity is lower. If you hit a pothole with a bird your ass is going flying.
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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '19 edited Jul 07 '19
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