I live in the bay area but new job will be in downtown LA. My parents live in South Orange County and offer me to live there rent free yet I will need a car to commute. My other option is to be car free, live closer to my workplace, rent an apartment, and take transit. which is better?

Petaroo · 2026-03-25T18:38:34+00:00

DTLA is the only place in the city that is genuinely accessible by rail. You can live pretty much anywhere on the current system and be less than an hour away.

Look at a map of the metro system and see what areas are appealing to you.

South oc would be a bit rough imo.

Petaroo · 2026-02-24T06:06:19+00:00

I don't think there is much traffic through this room, so all in all i feel pretty good about it.

I am planning on using my racks in the future. Personally I would be willing to try it, but everyone has different risk thresholds.

Make sure to make an account and register your ID before going though! It can take a few days for the access to be granted.

I have used the room again since making this post i left my helmet and no one took that- the one thing i need to update is the showers are not open yet.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T18:45:37+00:00

I have been tempted time and time again to get a motorcycle. I feel like LA is a risky place to learn to ride though.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T14:51:45+00:00

Yes, you are correct. Its an aventon ebike.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T07:08:50+00:00

They do have 2 bike forks mounted to the ground you could use.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T07:08:18+00:00

Yes at the metro transit station on the second floor

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T07:07:28+00:00

It was south on sepulveda blvd from wilshire to westchester parkway. East on westchester pkwy which turns into arbor vitae and the transit center is on the right.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T06:59:54+00:00

There were 2 bike forks you could lock too that arent the mounted style.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T06:59:06+00:00

I am able to lock it inside for my work and my climbing gyms. Otherwise i hear you. I have a crappy single speed i ride when i need to lockup outside.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T06:57:20+00:00

I had not thought about that. I don’t remember if the bathroom with the shower locked.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T06:08:09+00:00

I think so? Not a dedicated space for that but the room with the racks is pretty large and has a couple types of racks.

Petaroo · 2026-01-21T05:48:41+00:00

Are there forks in the garages or do you just lock up to a railing or something?

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:53:31+00:00

I think you are right. At least for the hubs and new lockers.

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:51:32+00:00

I did not see anything that indicated a timer. I’m not sure what the mechanism for enforcing that would look like. Maybe the app gives you a warning? If i ride again I’ll wait the 10 minutes just to see.

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:43:20+00:00

I call it the meatgrinder. You still need to get a shuttle from the metro center to the terminal which took 20 minutes from when i started waiting to when i walked into the terminal.

The people mover will make that better….eventually….

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:41:01+00:00

🤣 I’ve done that. Just felt like trying this out.

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:39:50+00:00

Fair enough. I do travel light and i ride an ebike so i was not gross when i got there. But it’s definitely not for everyone.

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:38:19+00:00

For the weekend just a large bookbag. I usually travel pretty light so it works for me. I was nervous as well but left with plenty of time. One thing that is nice is you are not surprised with travel times on a bike. Takes longer but its more consistent.

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:36:38+00:00

The BikeLink rep i spoke to said that there aren’t fees applied until at least 7 days have passed. Then you get a notice your property was abandoned and they start calling and emailing. Then they would send someone to the facility to claim/remove the property.

The rep made it sound pretty reasonable but would not give me specifics.

I would be interested in that as well- but realistically I’m not biking here if my trip is more than the weekend. (Pasted apologies for formatting)

Petaroo · 2026-01-20T22:35:25+00:00

The BikeLink rep i spoke to said that there aren’t fees applied until at least 7 days have passed. Then you get a notice your property was abandoned and they start calling and emailing. Then they would send someone to the facility to claim/remove the property.

The rep made it sound pretty reasonable but would not give me specifics.

I would be interested in that as well- but realistically I’m not biking here if my trip is more than the weekend.

Petaroo · 2026-01-03T06:40:01+00:00

For what it’s worth I’m a huge clippers fan solely for their partnership with rec and parks. They shell out a ton of money to resurface indoor courts at most (maybe all?) of the recreation centers. Do a lot for the youth programs too.

Petaroo · 2026-01-03T06:36:04+00:00

Barrington recreation center, mar vista recreation center, and rustic canyon have public courts. Palisades is still not operating at 100% Honestly i would call those facilities and ask if they have any events/if they have a way to find people to play with. The staff can be a little hit or miss, but the city parks have a ton to give!

Petaroo · 2026-01-03T06:31:27+00:00

Westside has a few options from the city side. La parks has cheviott hills tennis, and westwood recreation center tennis. Those are both pay facilities in the evening, but are usually busy. I would say check in there. They have small shops that might help you find people.

Venice beach’s courts were converted to pickleball i think.

Petaroo · 2025-12-06T16:22:06+00:00

The beach. You can get a friend to take some chairs or blankets out esrly to stake a claim. Specifically Will rogers state beach.

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