Great Divide in How Americans Commute to Work

Re:Great Divide in How Americans Commute to Work by biztos on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @05:41PM (#18973373)

I visited Santa Monica (basically LA unless you live in LA) several times and walked almost everywhere, only taking a Lyft when I really wanted to go across town (the Blue Bus comes eventually, but it isn't fast). Air quality was fine and there was a 4-mile beach to walk on if you wanted to really Walk.

I know people who live in Downtown LA and don't own cars.

I get the impression there are several parts of LA you can live in without regularly driving, and still have a very normal lifestyle. Not sure about the air quality downtown but my friends didn't complain about it.

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Re:Great Divide in How Americans Commute to Work by thirdsun on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @04:55AM (#18976995)

> Air quality was fine

> Not sure about the air quality downtown but my friends didn't complain about it.

I think unhealthy air quality is dangerous long before you actively notice it. I'd rely on measurements instead of subjective impressions.

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Re:Great Divide in How Americans Commute to Work by ilaksh on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @06:02PM (#18973563)

It is incredibly expensive to live in downtown LA or Santa Monica. Especially if you actually want to own something.

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