Nobody Drives in LA at LA Comic-Con: LA Transit in Pop Culture

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

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

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

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

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

Ask Silver Lake — Silver Lake’s Mass Transit History

Map depicting Metro routes (in orange) in Silver Lake (Neighborhood Council borders -- Source: Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography) "Ask Silver Lakeโ€ is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas youโ€™d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. โฆโฆโฆ If youโ€™re … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — Silver Lake’s Mass Transit History

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

Nobody Drives in LA — A Car Free Los Angeles Podcast

The podcast is finally here! The only podcast about the pressures, perils, and yes, pleasures of car-free and car-lite living in pathologically car-brained Los Angeles. Co-hosts Kyle Rebar and Eric Brightwell chat with guests about their transit journeys and where they are now. I'll post new episodes here with links as we publish them. Follow … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA — A Car Free Los Angeles Podcast

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

DTLA Bunker Hill Walk with John Yi

Late last year, California State Assembly candidate John Yi asked me if Iโ€™d like to lead a walk of a Downtown neighborhood within the borders of Assembly District 54. I immediately agreed. John had already led a walk of Koreatown. Iโ€™d attended his walk of Little Tokyo, led by Kevin Keizuchi. It was just a … Continue reading DTLA Bunker Hill Walk with John Yi