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.
Author Archives: John Perry
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.
The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #12: Gondola!
John and Janeth look south to Orange County, where Irvine’s Great Park has just approved moving ahead with what seems to be a very questionable transportation operation…
The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #11: What Happened to the Streetcars?
Have you heard that L.A. used to have “the best public transportation system in the world”? Or that it was destroyed as part of a conspiracy? Well, let’s set the record straight. In this episode, John explains the real reasons why our streetcars were torn up.
Transiting the Pasadena Blue Line
The section of the A Line between Downtown L.A. and Pasadena is the most scenic in the whole system, passing hillside scenery and through historic neighborhoods.
Transiting Los Angeles 