Navigating Your Way through the City of Angels
admin posted in Public Transportation on July 20th, 2010
Los Angeles is a city packed with fun, thrills and adventure. Knowing how to find your way from one exciting activity to the next is key to a successful trip. Fortunately this city has an impressive public transportation system equipped with subways, light rails and buses so you’ll never find yourself stuck without a ride.The Metro Rail System combines these various types of transportation systems with six different lines. Each line is distinguished by a color, 2 of which are subways, 3 are light rail and one rapid bus line. This system reaches to the outer limits of the Los Angeles area and continues to expand. Schedules and fares can be found on the LA metro website. You can also check for any delays or alerts online.A bus system using three different methods of travel make this another viable way to travel the streets of Los Angeles. The Metro Local is useful for shorter trips and makes numerous and frequent stops along major cities, while the Metro Rapid stops less frequently and has a device for manipulating traffic signals for faster travel. Finally, the Metro Express is mainly a freeway system with fewer stops, covering longer distances.DASH Downtown is a rapid bus system covering the downtown area via six routes, with pickups at each stop coming every 5 to 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on the weekend. Another useful transportation system is FlyAway. These buses offer 7 each way trips between downtown and Los Angeles International Airport, a convenient method for travelers.