Opinion News Street BeatSTREET BEAT: ‘What can be done to make traffic less congested?’ Wave Staff DonOctober 13, 202202 mins Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center in South Los Angeles. Marcus JohnsonLos Angeles“Most people are back at work. People that work from home do that, so it is what it is really. During Covid everybody was at home, but now it’s worse than before.” Veronica DelgadoLos Angeles“With the Crenshaw Line opening up, maybe that will help. I take public transportation, but a lot of people don’t like that. It’s just not in our culture. We’re very car-centric.” Jamal WilliamsLos Angeles“Gas is pretty high and that doesn’t seem to keep people from driving. … This is L.A. You really can’t get around without a car.” Monica HarrisLos Angeles“Back in the day when there was a gas shortage, they went by license plates. Odd numbers went on one day and even numbers went on the other. But everybody has to go to work, so that won’t work.” Post navigation Previous: ‘VILE’ AND ‘UNACCEPTABLE’: Racial remarks cause City Hall turmoil, backlashNext: THE Q&A: Girls Club enriches lives of children and families
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