We ride the D to check out the newly opened LACMA building and give our thoughts.
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The Miracle Mile
This famed corridor, with its museums, tar pits, and Art Deco architecture, is now even more accessible with the opening of a new subway this year.
Video: How I Speedran the Entire LA Metro Rail System
On June 23, 2026, I speedran the Metro Rail system. In this video, I cover the history of LA Metro speedruns and how I did mine.
Video: Riding the D Line on Opening Day!
Heading out on opening day to ride the D Line extension — here’s what I saw.
Video: Grand Theft Auto V Hates its Transit System
We’ll be Transiting Los Santos for this one, analyzing the transit system of GTA V. Why is it the way it is, and what does it say about Los Angeles?
Video: Exploring LA Metro’s Newest Train Line (For Now)!
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!
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: 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.
Transiting Los Angeles 