<p>How good is the public transportation around LA? I know about the big blue bus, but I’m talking about ALL of Los Angeles, and even down into Orange County. The reason I need a car is so I can get to various parts of LA/OC. If the public trans is good, I may not bother with a car (don’t really want one anyway, but I need a way to get around freely). How late does the public trans run? Is it easy to get a taxi? Since I won’t have an off campus job by the time the parking deadline passes, I probably won’t be able to get a permit.</p>
<p>Since permits are not required for motorcycles/mopeds, that may be an option I’ll think about. Are there many spaces specifically for motorcycles? Are those spaces usually full? How likely am I to die?</p>
<p>I know Berkeley has a large parking facility about 3 miles from campus that students can use (with a relatively inexpensive permit). Does UCLA have anything like this, or is there anything like it nearby at all?</p>