City Year LA Orientation Guide May. 2015 | Seite 44

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93rd Street ES — Bus 10/48 or Bus 51/52/352
99Th Street ES — 103rd Street (Blue Line) + 20 Min Walk
109th Street ES — Bus 51 or Bus 52/352
122nd Street ES — Avalon Station (Green Line)
Compton Ave ES — 103rd Street (Blue Line)
Figueroa Street ES — Bus 81 or Harbor Fwy Station (Green Line) or the Silver Line Bus
Gompers MS — Avalon Station (Green Line)
Jordan HS — 103rd Street - 20 Min Walk of 103rd Street (Blue Line) + Bus 117
Markham MS —103rd St Station (Blue Line)
Locke HS — Avalon Station (Green Line) + 12 Minute Walk

How long are you willing to spend commuting?

Service starts early, and being prompt is
required, so it’s important to consider how much time you are willing to commute in the morning and how much
earlier you are willing to get up to ensure you arrive on time. Service day are also long and for some having a
long commute on top of that adds stress. Do you like to read/listen to music while commuting, so don’t mind
the extra time to decompress? Do you feel stressed in traffic, so extra time is an unwelcome addition?

What are the common traffic patterns?

Traffic varies by neighborhood and direction of travel.
When traveling to and from service, buses and train schedules may not run as often early in the day or late at
night, which can impact travel time. Later sections of this packet offer resources to find some statistics that can
help you gauge commuting times.

How will you get to trainings and meetings at the CYLA office?

Trainings are often held
at our CYLA downtown office, as well as meetings after service, and professional development sessions. While
you will not travel to the office every day it’s important to consider how you will travel to the office. If you drive,
parking around the office is very expensive.

If you have a car, where will you park? Busy
streets mean busy parking areas. When shopping for an
apartment, always inquire about the parking situation. Many
apartments come with their own parking space, but the
location and security of your parking spot is also a concern
when choosing an apartment in LA. If you will have street
parking, you'll have to be aware of times when your car will
need to be parked elsewhere, such as street cleaning day,
or rush hour. A secure parking spot is often worth the extra
cash.

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