Los Angeles, like many other cities worldwide, is trying to implement across-the-board alternative modes of eco- friendly transportation and mass transit, to improve our quality of life. In Southern California, all new mass transit and strategies for transportation improvement, must also take into account their costs, economies of scale, and environmental impacts that any new program [...]

With the hint of spring in the air last weekend, I decided to ride a bike trail I’ve had my eye on, the Metro Orange Line Bicycle Path. After having gone through a major clean-up effort, the Orange Line Trail looks great, and rides even better. I didn’t ride the entire trail, but entered it via the [...]

After Saturday’s LA Bike Summit, I’m confident that using a bike in LA will start to become a little easier. The Summit brought together people from all walks of life, with just one commonality, bikes. It just so happened that on Friday, I decided to take advantage of the great weather, so I packed up [...]

Are you into bicycling? Do you like a casual ride on the weekends? How about commuting to work via a bike? Maybe you want to live a car-free life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the LA Bike Summit was the place to be on this recent Saturday. I discovered this event at the [...]

Yesterday’s weather was the reason so many come to Southern California—it couldn’t have been better; sunny, not too hot, light breeze, clear skies, fresh air, and a late Sunday afternoon type of quiet. So I packed up my bike (it fits in the back seat of my car because it’s a folding bike), and went for [...]

This post is a summer teaser; especially for those that live in winter climates. Hopefully you’ll think of me, not cruelly, but in the spirit of Travelin’ Local–of and about Southern California–as an invitation to visit. Soon spring will arrive, which means summer is right around the corner; which quickly reminds us of our favorite [...]

It’s amazing how relaxing an hour on my bike with my camera can make me feel. I am able to load up the bike in the backseat of my car, grab a quick cup of coffee, and with a sunny day an hour away from the computer, taking some great pictures, getting a little exercise, [...]