Comments on: 1 Trillion Vehicle Miles Traveled in 2009

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:39:58 +0000

@Patricia, You've got that right!!

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:39:30 +0000

@David, Does the car’s odometer go up that high:

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:38:51 +0000

@Paisley (Paisley Thoughts), @Paisley LA is still learning, but I’m happy we might be able to show another city the way to go. I know the Rapid Metro here is a bit ahead of the curve………….:)

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:34:15 +0000

@Caroline, I know, the way LA was designed isn’t the best. Because of this, I tend to stick to the Westside. But, I’m slowly branching out. When I live in DC, it was similar to Chicago. Sometimes I drive to a middle location and then take public transportation. It’s more of a time saver for me…………..:)

I usually also am traveling with a friend, so we car pool.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:31:38 +0000

@D. Travis North, You're so right. I love walking to my neighborhood store, but when I lived in the suburbs, this option wasn't so easy. I hope suburban designers get the message that building walkable communities is definitely the way to go.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:29:49 +0000

@Kevin, I totally agree. Small or big, all townspeople should be doing their part in driving less, and using alternative transportation........:)

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:36:19 +0000

Too many miles...like your plan of action and folks need to start doing right now...not even wait until tomorrow Patricia’s last blog post..And The Winner Is!

By: David

David — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:22:43 +0000

Because every transaction usually has at least 6 cross-transactions, the possibility that a trillion miles per year could, within a reasonable period, reach a total of 10,000,000,000,000,000, which would be ten-quadrillion vehicle miles driven per year in just LA County alone.

By: Paisley (Paisley Thoughts)

Paisley (Paisley Thoughts) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:58:39 +0000

I live in a city that is tiny compared to LA but the traffic along with the population is growing and growing. We can learn a lot from how your part of the world is going to deal with this situation. Great post. Paisley (Paisley Thoughts)’s last blog post..The Last Word

By: Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:20:28 +0000

The one thing I don't like about LA is how spread out everything is and the amount of driving one has to do. I came from Chicago, and it's so easy to get around and the public transit system is awesome. I do try to walk as much as possible. Caroline’s last blog post..Capturing your essence…

By: D. Travis North

D. Travis North — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:06:28 +0000

I knew the data was grim...but had no idea it was that bad. Bottom line, there is no reason for so much automobile traffic in-and-around cities. I would very much like to see more incentives for people to live in the city again. Kill the "American Dream" of the plush lawn, picket fences and so on - it's killing us slowly. Besides, it's a farce. What kind of life requires you to jump in the car to go to the convenience store? There's a lot to be said about a good park system, good public transportation and the ability to get a bite to eat from a few dozen restaurants all within a short walk of your living space. D. Travis North’s last blog post..Pulitzer Prize for Photography - Are You Mentally Able?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:46:24 +0000

Thanks for the "scary" information about the traffic situation in Los Angeles. When you read something like this you realize that we must act very soon. I certainly applaud the cities and towns that are making an effort to solve these problems. Your method of travelling "smart" should be a model for everyone out in the world. Even in small communities like the one I live in we can all do a better job at reducing our wasteful driving and energy consumption. Kevin’s last blog post..Win a copy of Enchanted Isles - The Southern Gulf Islands

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