Car Free in LA is a community-driven resource for people who want to explore, live in, and love Los Angeles without depending on a personal car.

We know the reputation. "You need a car in LA" is practically a law of nature people cite before you've even arrived. But more and more Angelenos are discovering that the city is far more navigable — and genuinely enjoyable — by transit, bike, foot, and emerging options like Waymo than its reputation suggests.

This site aggregates the best journalism, reporting, and community knowledge about:

• →LA Metro rail and bus expansions
• →Waymo and autonomous vehicle rollouts
• →Pedestrian safety legislation and infrastructure
• →Cycling infrastructure and bike share
• →Op-eds, advocacy, and urban planning
• →Practical tips for daily car-free life

How It Works

Our News Digest pulls from a curated list of trusted publications — Streetsblog LA, LA Metro's own blog, the Waymo blog, Vision Zero Network, and national outlets like Bloomberg CityLab and Next City. We use AI to summarize the week's most important stories in a friendly, community voice.

Our Getting Around Guide is a practical reference covering every mode of car-free transport in LA, with tips, links, and real-world advice.

What We Believe

We believe better transit infrastructure makes LA better for everyone — including drivers. Fewer cars means less congestion, cleaner air, safer streets, and a more connected, equitable city.

We're not anti-car. We're pro-choice — in the transportation sense. We want every Angeleno to have real, viable options beyond the single-occupancy vehicle. And we believe that sharing information, celebrating wins, and building community is how that becomes possible.

Get Involved

Share this site with a friend who's curious about going carless. Suggest a story or source we should follow. And use the resources here to make your own car-free adventures in LA a little easier.