True. America is maybe one of the most car-centered nations in the world. LA in particular has a terrible type of density: too dense to have enough room for highways, but too sprawling for transit / bike infrastructure to work really well. There isn't one cookie cutter solution that works everywhere, which is why I tried to keep the ideas on the conceptual level. I do think it's possible: most of LA is flat (unless you're a rich mofo) and bike paths could be a great feeder for the subway stations. But it requires policy and forward-thinking investments, something that's easier said then done.There are substantial impediments to adoption, unfortunately.
FTFY. In all seriousness, more solutions are mo betta. And hey, wonders may never cease. We now have subways that actually don't suck and even go some useful places. We are getting more bike lanes, even if they are of the "play in traffic" variety. And my commute was lightning quick yesterday for the simple reason that most people were at home watching football. No, not that kind, that kind is called handegg. The kind the rest of the world watches. I guess that's what happens when you sign Beckham.LA in particular is terrible