Comments on: new traffic plan could help unclog downtown streets

By: JEremy R

JEremy R — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:27:43 +0000

I am jaded today. just got back from taking subways and buses in Washington DC all week. It breaks my heart that LA is just doing baby steps despite its HORRIBLE traffic. I love LA, but every time I go to DC, I think about moving there just for the transit alone! After awhile, I miss the sun and beaches and remember that LA has alot to offer besides the traffic.

Why cant LA just stop BSing and just GET IT DONE

By: kenya at Studio 41

kenya at Studio 41 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:59:50 +0000

clean up the busses.
get some bus drivers that weren’t formally part of airport security.
actually create bus stops versus random signposts.
for starters ….

By: Alek F

Alek F — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:55:26 +0000

Mr. Lastraphanger, I agree with you.
You’re absolutely right.
All major metropolitan cities around the world will indeed ALWAYS have traffic.
We have to provide options. Yes, Mass Transit is one of the options. (when will we finally build that Subway to the Sea?! How much longer, for crying out loud!!)
And also - providing Bicycle-friendly conditions is another options. Build more bike lanes, or better yet - create dedicated Bike Paths parallel to all major streets - like they do in Europe. Would be much safer for cars and bikes!

By: lastraphanger

lastraphanger — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:54:53 +0000

More BS! Listen up, people! YOU ARE NEVER GOING TO GET RID OF CONGESTION—NEVER!
What must be done is to provide OPTIONS to commuters. RAPID transit and walkable cities NOW!

By: Ted Trent

Ted Trent — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:51:22 +0000

How about taxis. That’s get some freakin taxis for Downtown! Here! Here!

By: Rich Alossi

Rich Alossi — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:58:10 +0000

Sven, while that would definitely speed things up a bit, I think that proves confusing for drivers and could lead to more pedestrian-car accidents.

Plus, have you seen how fast people drive on Figueroa or 6th? I’d hate for more one-ways to come Downtown.

By: sven

sven — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:54:58 +0000

How about one way streets? It amazes me a city of this size has so few. This option should be topping the list.

By: LAofAnaheim

LAofAnaheim — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:04:52 +0000

Let’s bring on-street parking, no more of this anti-gridlock zoning, a killer for street life.

By: shannon

shannon — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:26:14 +0000

bring on the diagonal crosswalks!

By: phaser21

phaser21 — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:16:32 +0000

And I have never (ever) seen an instance where traffic cops aided a situation that didn’t involve broken signals or a down tree, etc.