Where does LA rank in public transportation?


Where does LA rank in public transportation? Los Angeles Los Angeles was ranked ninth out of the North American cities on Oliver Wyman Forum's list and 37 out of the 60 transit systems examined across the globe. The city might be a surprising addition considering it is known for its vehicle traffic congestion.


Can you live in LA without a car?

Los Angeles is a very different kind of city. It covers a much bigger area and has less than half the density of San Francisco. However, there are some good public transportation options, including a subway. If you live and work near subway or light rail stations you could live without a car.


What percentage of Los Angeles uses public transportation?

Although it sounds like commuters can leverage a variety of options to get around, 73% of Angelenos drive alone to work and only 6.8% utilize public transit.


Is LA walkable?

Actually, Los Angeles is a fantastic walking city. Exploring it on foot is how I started to make sense of things. Of course, L.A. isn't concentrated like Manhattan, or pedestrian-friendly like Tokyo. It's not aesthetically breathtaking like Rome.


Who has the best public transportation in the world?

The Special Administrative Region of China – Hong Kong currently holds the top spot in the Urban Mobility Readiness Index for 2022 for having the world's best public transportation system.


Which city has the best metro system?

Our number one metro overall? The Seoul Subway in South Korea topped the list. The overall ranking takes into account every element of our study - so that includes the number of stations with step-free access, the price of a ticket and the age of the system (amongst many others).


Which city in California has the best public transportation?

Overall, San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley is the highest-ranking California area with the best public transit, standing at No.


Which US city has the most public transportation?

Not only is the New York City public transportation system the most extensive in the country, but it's also one of the few that operates all night long. Both subway trains and bus services run 24/7.


Which European city has the best public transportation?

The list was topped by the reliable, safe and comfortable public transport in Berlin.


Does LA Metro run 24 hours?

Unfortunately, the LA Metro system does not run 24/7! Most trains run from 4 a.m. until midnight or 1 a.m. on Sunday – Thursday, and all lines (including the Orange and Silver Line Busways) run until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.


Does LA have a subway?

There are only two subway lines in L.A., one of which shares most of its stops with the other.