‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here.

Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, or take this one if you don’t ride.

Who You Are:

Name: Judy
Occupation: Financial Analyst
Location: Lincoln Heights

Your Transportation Routine:

How often do you drive and for what purpose?

7 days a week for work and for pleasure.

Where are you typically traveling from and going to?

For work: Lincoln Heights to Pasadena
For pleasure: to Inglewood, North Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica, Alhambra, Hollywood

How many vehicles do you or your family have?

1

How long does your commute typically take?

20 minutes

Briefly, how would you describe your typical driving experience? Love it, deal with it, or hate it?

I love it!

On average, what do you spend each month on transportation?

More than $500

Do you use any forms of alternative transportation?

I take LA public transit 2 to 3 times a year, only if I have to go directly to a location and come directly back, and parking is going to be a pain.  For instance, riding the 76 bus to go downtown for jury duty.  Riding the Gold Line from South Pasadena to Chinatown for the Chinese New Year Parade.

I take the Amtrak Surfliner whenever I have to go to San Diego (about once a year.)

Why do you drive?

Usually traveling to multiple locations within a single day.  I drive more than 2,000 miles a month going between home and work and 3 different fitness studios.

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‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here.

Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, or take this one if you don’t ride.

Who You Are:

Name: Richard
Occupation: Administrative
Location: East L.A.

Your Transportation Routine:

How often do you drive and for what purpose?

To and from work.

Where are you typically traveling from and going to?

East L.A. to Downtown L.A.

How many vehicles do you or your family have?

6

How long does your commute typically take?

30-40 minutes.

Briefly, how would you describe your typical driving experience? Love it, deal with it, or hate it?

I deal with it.

On average, what do you spend each month on transportation?

$100 – $300

Do you use any forms of alternative transportation?

Bike on occasion. Sometimes will take Gold Line train if traveling during the day.

Why do you drive?

Much less time involved due to extremely long waits for buses at night.

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‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here.

Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, or take this one if you don’t ride.

Who You Are:

Name: David
Occupation: Television Post Production
Location: San Fernando Valley

Your Transportation Routine:

How often do you drive and for what purpose?

I drive Monday thru Friday for commuting to work.  On weekends I try not to drive my car, using my bicycle for as many local errands as possible.

Where are you typically traveling from and going to?

From Encino/Tarzana to Century City.

How many vehicles do you or your family have?

2

How long does your commute typically take?

1 hour each way for 18 miles traveled.

Briefly, how would you describe your typical driving experience? Love it, deal with it, or hate it?

I hate it. There has to be a better way.

On average, what do you spend each month on transportation?

$100 – $300

Do you use any forms of alternative transportation?

I have ridden my bike to work.  I have taken the LADOT Commuter Express.  I have taken the 761.  Also combinations of those three.  I have also carpooled with a co-worker.

Why do you drive?

My child’s school is on the way to work, so it makes more sense to drop off on the way to work than having my wife make a separate trip to school.

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‘Why You Ride (or Don’t Ride)‘ is a series where you, our faithful readers, share your transportation routines in L.A. and your thoughts on how to make things better – read more about the concept here.

Want to share your story? Take the survey here if you ride transit regularly, or take this one if you don’t ride.

Who You Are:

Name: Jorge Iribe Llamas
Occupation: Job Seeker / Ex-Accountant
Location: Bellflower

Your Transportation Routine:

How often do you drive and for what purpose?

I drive everyday. I drive when: I run errands, go to the beach, go out on the weekends, and when I go to interviews.

Where are you typically traveling from and going to?

I usually travel to grocery store, to the library, to the gym, and to the bank. I also used to travel to work.

How many vehicles do you or your family have?

I have one vehicle.

How long does your commute typically take?

When I use to commute to Woodland Hills my commute would usually take an hour to an hour and a half. When I commuted to Long Beach my commute would take about a half-hour.

Briefly, how would you describe your typical driving experience? Love it, deal with it, or hate it?

I hate it. There has to be a better way.

On average, what do you spend each month on transportation?

$100 – $300

Do you use any forms of alternative transportation?

Yes, I occasionally take the Metro light rail and Metro buses.

Why do you drive?

I drive because it is convenient. Although it is slow, in many cases it is still the best way to get around LA county.

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