We take a trip on the new Pomona Extension of L.A. Metro Rail’s A Line, which extended the line from Azusa along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, through the communities of Glendora, San Dimas, and La Verne. Come along and see what these towns have to offer!
Author Archives: John Perry
Exploring the Foothills on the A Line
The stretch of the A Line past the foothills of the San Gabriels offers mountain views and plenty of charming suburbs along the route, with small town museums, cafes, and pleasant neighborhoods.
Video: The Myth of the California Cycleway
We explore an oft-mythologized bit of local history known as the California Cycleway, covering the real history behind it, why it failed, and debunking some of the myths around it.
Video: The History and Sights of Union Station
In this holiday episode, we take in some Christmas decorations at our city’s beloved train station while covering its history and what you can see while you’re there.
Video: Why is the Purple Line so Short?
An extension of L.A. Metro’s Purple Line (or D Line) is finally set to open under Wilshire Boulevard, nearly 30 years after its last extension. Why did it stay so short for so long?
Video: The Pedway, L.A.’s Forgotten Bridge Network
In Downtown Los Angeles is a network of pedestrian bridges that seem very out of place. Why were these built, what were they for, and what can you find on them today?
Video: What Makes a Train Station Busy?
L.A. Metro’s Regional Connector project opened in 2023 with three new stations. Despite its high profile, only one of those stations seems consistently busy. In this video, John compares them to understand why, and makes a lot of silly jokes along the way.
The Getty Center
The iconic Getty, with its famed art, architecture, and gardens, is one of L.A.’s greatest attractions. Our guide will explore the highlights and show you how to reach it by transit.
Transiting San Diego
L.A.’s little sibling of a city has tons for the visitor to enjoy, and quite a bit of it is very transit accessible. In this guide, we cover some highlights you can easily see after a short train ride.
Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo is Downtown’s most dynamic and fun neighborhood to visit, with great dining, nightlife, and shopping, And it’s very convenient to visit by transit.
Transiting Los Angeles 