[yutredsie]

This is a silly political statement doomed to fail.

Do I think that LA could go “car-free” for the Olympics? Maybe, but I’m doubtful the political powers that be could pull it off.

I’ve yet to see any concrete plans or budgets proposed to pull this off.

Just a dubious suggestion of “bike lanes” and “3000” new buses.

I think if they are serious about a car free Olympics they should commit to free public transport.

Even if only for just those 17 days.

But, I fear that the quiet part of this goal is actually:

“How can we further monetize this event?”

“Well, 16 million people times $1.75 per bus ticket per ride is a lot of money!!1!”

“Ooo, good idea, let’s force visitors to use our ineffectual public transportation. We’ll pitch it as environmental, we can call it ‘car-free’”

I’ll be amazed if these politicians have enough restraint to avoid raising public transport prices to pay for these “car-free” plans.