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Discover Los Angeles

Almost everyone knows what Los Angeles looks like. It's a real-life version of one of those souvenir postcard folders. The most fun city in the united states has it all, from unattainable anachronistic glamour of Beverly hills to, Hollywood where one can catch a glimpse of their favorite star, to Disney land where one can let their hair down with the children and have some fun. With so much to see and do there are some of the important tips that you should keep in mind. The information presented in this section gives you the fair idea as to what the city is all about. So go ahead and discover the whole new world of excitement and fun.

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• Transportation in Los Angeles

Getting There

By Plane
Los Angeles, an international travel hub, is served by mostly every major commercial airline.

By Bus
Traveling by bus is an economical option. The best bus service is that of the Greyhound Tel. 800/231-2222. these take you almost to all the places in U.S.
The main station for arriving buses is:
Downtown
1716 E. Seventh St.
East of Alameda.

By Car
Los Angeles is well connected to the rest of the United States. Some of the major highways that connect with the city include Interstate 5, which enters the state from the north; Interstate 10, which originates in Jacksonville, Florida, and terminates in Los Angeles; and U.S. 101, a scenic route that follows the western seaboard from Los Angeles north to the Oregon state line. For further help call: Tel. 213/953-7383.

By Rail
Amtrak
Tel. 800/USA-RAIL
The Amtrak connects Los Angeles with about 500 American cities.
Fares fluctuate depending on season and special promotions.

Getting Around

Xpress Shuttle
P.O. Box 881507, Los Angeles. CA 90009 Tel: (310) 320 9300, Fax: (310) 782 0055
It is the most reliable and cost effective form of transportation and carries a reputation of providing quality service at affordable prices. One of the largest airport shuttle company in California and provides service to and from LA international airport and all other major south California airports. It shuttles between all main airports and locations in LA / Orange County, San Diego and Salt Lake City areas. They also provide door-to-door services. The Xpress fleet of Vans, Buses, and Town Cars easily meet the transportation needs of LA. Xpress Shuttle has a 24-hour reservation and customer service center.

MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
Established in 1993 this corporation administers, constructs and operates the metro and integrated transportation system for LA County. It basically comprises of
Metro-rail, Metro-bus, Pool-system, Dial-a-ride, Call-box, Bikeways, TDM
Metro Rail –There are 400 miles of light rail, heavy rail and commuter rail lines in L.A. County.
Metro Bus - The IMTA (formerly RTD) bus system, plus over one dozen municipal bus companies.
HOV Lanes - Carpools, vanpools and express buses.
Metro Access is a Dial-a-ride service for the elderly and disabled.
Metro FSP - Freeway Service Patrol, a system of contracted tow trucks for servicing disabled vehicles on the freeways.
Call Boxes - A countywide system of cellular call boxes for emergency use in the freeway and highway system.
Bikeways - A system of bikeways for commuter and recreational purposes in L.A. County.
Smart Streets - Synchronized signals, ramp metering and communication in order to keep traffic flowing
TDM - Transportation Demand Management, includes rideshare, flexible work hours telecommunicating & transit voucher programs.

By Bus
Traveling in the buses is economical only fro short distances. However avoid traveling in them at night.
The basic bus fare is around $1.35 for all local lines, with transfers costing 25¢. Express buses, traveling along the freeways, and buses on intercounty routes charge higher fares.
The Downtown Area Short Hop (DASH) runs buses throughout Downtown and the Westside of L.A. the frequency of the buses is between 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the time of day. The bus fare amounts upto 25¢.

Rail
The Metro Blue Line, an above-ground rail line, connects downtown Los Angeles with Long Beach. Trains operate daily from 6am to 9pm; the fare is $1.35.
The Metro Red Line- the line begins at Union Station, the city's main train depot, and travels west underneath Wilshire Boulevard, it also travels north into Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley. The fare is $1.35; discount tokens are available at Metro service centers and many area convenience stores.
The Metro Green Line- runs along the center of the new I-105, the Glenn Anderson (Century) Freeway, and connects Norwalk in eastern Los Angeles County to LAX. A connection with the Blue Line offers visitors access from LAX to downtown L.A. or Long Beach. The fare is $1.35.
Call the MTA -Tel.- 213/626-4455 for further information.

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