The Los Angeles Daily News is reporting that a record number of Americans took public transit in 2012, resulting in the nation's second highest annual ridership since 1957:
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The American Public Transportation Association said Monday some of the largest increases occurred in Los Angeles, where the popular Expo Line opened last April.
Los Angeles' light rail system saw an 18.5 percent spike in ridership, according to APTA. Most of that was attributed to the Expo Line, which stretches from downtown LA to Culver City.
The heavy rail system, meanwhile, saw a 3.7 percent increase in ridership.
As mayor, Wendy will make Los Angeles a more sustainable, less congested city by improving our roads and adding more light rail, subways, buses, and bikeways that are connected to make getting around easier.
What's your favorite mode of public transportation in Los Angeles?
Let us know in the comments or email us at campaign@wendygreuel.org to share your vision for L.A.'s transit system.