City Year LA Orientation Guide May. 2015 | Page 43

Traffic & Commuting in LA
Los Angeles is the second largest city in the US, with over
18 million people in the greater metro area, and covers
502.7 square miles. LA is large and it is known for its
horrible traffic. The average traveler in LA experiences 72
hours of traffic delay per year according to the Texas
Transportation Institute study. With traffic congestion
the norm commuting and travel time to work are important
considerations in deciding where to live.
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