By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Lifestyle Blogger For the first time in my life, I don’t own a car. Got rid of it when smoke starting pouring out the back of it while driving on Interstate 5. I had it towed to the nearest BMW dealership where I was told the fan belt had broke and scattered pieces all over the place. The estimated repair was about $3,000. Considering I had … [Read more...]
Germany Looking Into Launching A Nationwide Transit Pass
Now here's a good idea that might cause other countries to do the same thing. Germany is looking into launching a nationwide transit pass, similar to what many cities around the globe already have for local transportation. It would be good on regional bus, train and tram networks, tho not intercity trains and trams. The idea was born out of an experimental 9-euro ticket … [Read more...]
It Is Time To Close Union Station And Relocate Amtrak To LAX
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor In its full glory, Union Station was an Art Deco gem of Los Angeles. It was THE transportation hub of the city, the scene of many movies depicting the time periods in the 1920s, 30s and 40s and even hosted a Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve party. One could easily picture the scene and the conversations that took place during its … [Read more...]
Conquering (Well Sort Of) The LA Metro System From Hermosa To DTLA
A Good Walk Spoiled After A Pleasant Journey With No Traffic By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger For a few flashing moments, I thought I could have been in Europe. I was riding in a train through a big city, sitting comfortably in a seat and pulling into a gleaming station. But I was not in a European city. I was in Los Angeles, a place where I have … [Read more...]