On 28 September, Nobody Drives in LA's co-hosts and friends-of-show -- Eric Brightwell, Ivy Kwok, Kyle Rebar, and Rogelio Pardo -- hosted a panel at LA Comic-Con called LA Transit in Pop Culture. It was filmed by past-guest and friend-of-the-show, Alex Denney. Rogelio talked about Missing Persons's radio staple, "Walking in LA" and how it … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA at LA Comic-Con: LA Transit in Pop Culture
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Nobody Drives in LA Presents the Great, Car-Free, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
In 2028, Los Angeles will host the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be the third time Los Angeles has hosted the Switzerland-based International Olympic Committee's competition. It will also be the city's first time hosting the Paralympics. The Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from 14-30 July 2028 -- in 996 days. … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA Presents the Great, Car-Free, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Nobody Drives in LA — The T00b N00b Gr00p R1d3: E Line Edition
THE TUBE NEWB GROUP RIDE: E LINE EDITION INTRODUCTION A few months ago, Nobody Drives in LA asked our listeners to "ask us anything." One of the respondents submitted: "What bus or train experience would you take someone on to give them a good first impression of transit in LA? I have often said the … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — The T00b N00b Gr00p R1d3: E Line Edition
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Nobody Drives in LA — the A Line Extension to Pomona
On 19 September 2025, Metro's A Line Extension to Pomona opened to the public. That day, there was an event called Rock the Rails which offered free music, free rides, and free food at the new stations. I decided to check it out and made an event for a "group ride." I was joined by … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — the A Line Extension to Pomona
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Nobody Drives in LA — Metro’s New Subway Cars Have Arrived in Los Angeles
This past Friday, I was invited, along with a pretty small group, to a sneak peak of Metro's new subway cars last Friday. Of course, I cleared my schedule. The event was scheduled for noon at Wilshire/Western Station. I had a bagel and too much coffee and then headed out the door. To get to … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — Metro’s New Subway Cars Have Arrived in Los Angeles
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Nobody Drives in LA — Silver Lake Walks
I'm leading a series of walks in Silver Lake called... "Silver Lake Walks." The idea came from the Silver Lake Branch Library's Friends of the Silver Lake Library and the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council's Outreach Committee. I've created six walks that touch upon architecture, civil rights, film history, and more. Each of these walks is … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — Silver Lake Walks
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Nobody Drives in LA — The Ostrich Farm Railway
THE OSTRICH FARM RAILWAY Detail of Map of the City of Los Angeles, 1887, depicting the route of the Ostrich Farm Railway [Note: This essay was written for and originally appeared in the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council newsletter] Today Silver Lake is, by most accounts, moderately well served by mass transit. The website, Walk Score, … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — The Ostrich Farm Railway
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DTLA Walk with John โ Bunker Hill Edition
On Saturday 20 January 2024, Iโm going to co-lead a walk of Bunker Hill with State Assembly candidate, John Yi. We will meet at Metro's Civic Center/Grand Park Station in Gloria Molina Grand Park. To avoid confusion, make certain (if you come by train) that you exit in the Grand Park entrance/exit. Thereโs also an … Continue reading DTLA Walk with John โ Bunker Hill Edition
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Greater Streets โ Visiting Silver Lake’s Sunset Triangle Plaza
Itโs the tenth anniversary of Silver Lakeโs Sunset Triangle Plaza. In its first decade, Silver Lakeโs first (and thus far, only) street-to-plaza conversion has truly emerged as one of the primary hubs of the community. That's no small feet when the actual center of the neighborhood is a giant, fenced-off reservoir and none of the … Continue reading Greater Streets โ Visiting Silver Lake’s Sunset Triangle Plaza
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Greater Streets — Street Vacations: When Streets Get Taken Away
About a month ago, following the introduction of a car-free section of Griffith Park Drive in Griffith Park, I wrote a piece celebrating ten Los Angeles streets that have been reclaimed from automobiles over the past century. After that, I wrote about open streets events, like CicLAvia, that have for 20 years provided tantalizing if … Continue reading Greater Streets — Street Vacations: When Streets Get Taken Away
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