A friend and I were sitting in traffic last Friday on our way to a show, and we got into a discussion about how fucked up it is, in the year 2006 mind you, that we still don't have quick transportation into Hollywood. "Quick" meaning some sort or rail or subway system. We live in Santa Monica. On Friday it took us 1 hour and 45 minutes to get from the middle of S.M. to Fairfax and Beverly at 6pm. Now, folks who drive a lot will understand that that is somewhat normal. Why the fuck should it be in this day and age? That was our question.
It's easy to say that it would be too hard to implement a transportation system that would give us a straight shot between both cities. There's no denying that fact. The cities would be a nightmare to travel through amidst any type of construction of that magnitude. But wouldn't it be worth it? If we all sit in at least 1 hour of traffic, each way, everyday, right now...why can't we sit in 1-1/2 to 2 hours of traffic for 2 years in order to make our lives easier in the future?
I did a very small amount of research before I started writing this. As it stands, the city of Los Angeles is planning something. The Exposition Light Rail has supposedly just begun construction on a rail traveling from Downtown to Culver City. A second phase is to start after that going from Culver City to Santa Monica. The estimated completion for that portion, according to wikipedia, is 20013-15. I think they can do it in less than 2 years. If they make it an actual goal.
Whether or not these are facts or just some "wishlists" and "promises" from the lovely politicians of Los Angeles is yet to be seen I guess. Personally, I hope it it happens sooner rather than later. Our city has always been behind the transportation times. It may be decent, but it isn't easy in any regard. Especially to and from the beach communities.
I guess you really need to ask yourself this: Given that you sit in up to an hour of traffic a day, would you sit in 30-60 more minutes a day in order to make it easier for you over the course of 2+ years?
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