How Do You Deal With Traffic In Los Angeles?
Traffic in Los Angeles can drive you nuts (no pun intended), but there are ways to keep your stress at a minimum when you’re making your way across town. Here’s how. Avoid rush hour traffic. In Los Angeles, rush hour is generally Monday through Thursday, 7am-9:30am and 4:30pm-7pm, and Friday, 7am-9:30am and 3pm-7pm. Try leaving half an hour before or after these times, if at all possible. Find alternate routes. Before getting in your car, map out a couple different ways to get to your destination. Los Angeles has many streets that run from downtown all the way to the ocean. These may be excellent alternatives when you aren’t moving an inch on the freeway. Some roads to consider are Washington, Venice, Pico, Olympic, Wilshire, Santa Monica, and Sunset. Leave thirty minutes earlier than you think you should. Los Angeles freeways are notorious for accidents that stop traffic for half an hour or more. Be prepared for this. And bring something to read in the L.A. sun in case you end up arri
