I usually drive but I have a desire to be much less dependant on my car for many reasons. Yestderday, since I have a flat on my car, I decided to take the bus home from work. It was a great experience and only took me about 3 extra minutes to take the trip. I was actually starting to think of switching over to using the bus on a regular basis when to my dismay the bus was 14 minutes late this morning. It's not worth making my commute that much longer when it's only 12 minutes to begin with. Is the bus late that often or is it a fluke?

sounds like a fluke... i don't know what bus it is. the longest i've had to wait for a bus that was late was 7 or 8 minutes. i've been taking busses for most of my life too. rail is more reliable if you live near a station that goes by work. reason being is the stops are also timed and there is no unexpected traffic (traffic at all for that matter). in fact, i don't think rail can be late but by a few seconds, you know not counting any deviant acts against it.

does your 12 minute commute include taking the freeway? if not, and you travel at 20 to 35 mph And stop at lights, maybe walking is better. and refreshing. i've walked several miles (about 5 to 7) to get to a rail station (i admit i was in cross country, so it doesn't tire me out). it's very relaxing for me. you might want to try that if you don't mind getting up a little earlier.

again, i don't know the specifics of your commute.

Totally not a fluke. I've been working on a film on housekeeper/day laborers. Some of the best stuff I've gotten on tape is conversations they have with eachother when the bus is extremely late/doesn't show up at all. This happens a lot on Sunset going into PacPal, Bel-Air.

Happens alot, EVERYWHERE.

Dude just get back in your automobile and life would be great.

What's worst when the bus is late, then you have to deal with rude bus operators.

I wonder if their is rail anywhere around you that you can take? Where do you live? And where are you going? But if it only takes you 12 minutes to get to work and that's fine, then drive.

It's usually the MTA buses that are late. I don't have problems with either The Culver City or Santa Monica Big Blue bus, they're usually on time.

It's usually the MTA buses that are late. I don't have problems with either The Culver City or Santa Monica Big Blue bus, they're usually on time.
Its usually the Metro buses that are always on time for me. Theres only one line that stops in front of my house (#205) and it comes every 20 minutes in peak hours, every hour other times. So just be sure you get there about 10-15 minutes ahead.

Its usually the Metro buses that are always on time for me. Theres only one line that stops in front of my house (#205) and it comes every 20 minutes in peak hours, every hour other times. So just be sure you get there about 10-15 minutes ahead.

Do you live close to the Carson Mall? Anyway, I didn't pay too much attention to the MTA buses there. The only bus I know that run through Carson are the Carson Circuit and Torrance Transit.

Do you live close to the Carson Mall? Anyway, I didn't pay too much attention to the MTA buses there. The only bus I know that run through Carson are the Carson Circuit and Torrance Transit.

Yeah theres not too many lines. The Carson Circuit is just horrible, plain horrible. Its the Dipshit of public transportation. But it gets you to the Blue Line, and the 446/447, 52, 352, 53, and 130 run through Carson abit. But in the main part of Carson most people use the Torrance Transit or Carson Circuit.

Metro Debuts First Animated Real-Time Bus Map in the Country
Metro buses have a new animated global positioning map for riders that is the first of its kind in the country.

“We’ve added this new feature to Transit TV to give customers a map pinpointing the real-time location of their buses,” said Warren Morse, Metro’s deputy executive officer of communications. Displayed on the TV monitors on board, the maps indicate the changing position of the buses. “Riders can see the vehicle’s movement, along with the street names and the surrounding area to help them identify their stops as they approach.”

Much like the mapping feature on many airline entertainment screens, the global positioning device tracks the progress and location of each bus. As the buses travel their routes, their paths are indicated on the TV monitors on board each bus by a small bus icon on a map.

Transit TV debuted on Metro buses in 2005. The video monitors bring riders current news, weather and sports headlines, word games, trivia questions and snippets of vintage television shows. The displays also include rider information, spots about upcoming events in the Los Angeles area and advertisements. Transit TV has been applauded by riders in Metro customer satisfaction surveys. Metro incurs no cost for the system or the new mapping feature.

“Transit TV continues to evolve and improve and over time the program is revised. This is a brand new feature that we think will be helpful to our customers. We also hope it will make their rides more pleasurable,” Morse said.
Noticed this on the bus the other day. You can see where you are while watching the screen. Good for tourists. Now if we can just get them to install these at every bus stop announcing "next bus".

Dude just get back in your automobile and life would be great.



The LAST thing we need in this city is MORE CARS ON THE ROAD!

Would you rather everyone (including the transit-dependent) have their own car and be on the road at the same time? I don't think so!

People who choose not to drive should be praised, not vilified.

Buses are hit-and-miss. Anywhere where there's a Rapid Line, you got it made. They are not only fast but very frequent. If you miss one, there's another one right behind it. Other lines are frequently late. So it all depends...

If more TBC (Transit By Choice) people (i.e. people who own cars but commute by bus) ride the bus, that's the only way it will improve for everyone. When only the poorest people ride, it's so easy for the powers-that-be to screw them over and give them sub-standard service.

sweet articel k. now all we need are those animated traffic freeway signs they have in china and i would be happy.

Buses are hit-and-miss. Anywhere where there's a Rapid Line, you got it made. They are not only fast but very frequent. If you miss one, there's another one right behind it. Other lines are frequently late. So it all depends...

If more TBC (Transit By Choice) people (i.e. people who own cars but commute by bus) ride the bus, that's the only way it will improve for everyone. When only the poorest people ride, it's so easy for the powers-that-be to screw them over and give them sub-standard service.

Thanx for using the term "transit by choice" instead of that really bad sounding "choice rider" shit.

..... Choice Riders, Hummmmm!

..... Choice Riders, Hummmmm!

Transit riders for abortion rights? Hahaha