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.
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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: 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.
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 – #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.
The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #10: Miles in Transit
Over the course of a single weekend, YouTuber and musician Miles in Transit attempted to ride every single one of L.A. County’s many transit systems. In this podcast episode, we discuss how it went, why the region’s transit network is so fragmented, and the good as well as the bad of L.A. transit.
Miles in Transit, and L.A.’s many many bus systems
Over the course of a single weekend, YouTuber and musician Miles in Transit attempted to ride every single one of L.A. County’s many transit systems. In our interview, we discuss how it went, why the region’s transit network is so fragmented, and the good as well as the bad of L.A. transit.
The Central Library
Central Library is one of the most beautiful main libraries anywhere in the country. Our guide will show just a few of the many treasures it has to offer inside.
Transiting Los Angeles 