I live in LA and have several friends who bike as their primary mode of transport. It's not easy. You have to be alert at all times. Outside of that, though, it

I live in LA and have several friends who bike as their primary mode of transport. It's not easy. You have to be alert at all times. Outside of that, though, it's surprisingly viable. With a bike and Metro, you can get most anywhere in a reasonable amount of time.