Livable Places staff members leave their cars at home and opt for a smart growth lifestyle in Los Angeles.
Two years ago while working at Livable Places, Christian Peralta decided to try to kick the car habit. He went public with his experience by writing an article about his experience.
The team at Livable Places offers more true stories from the heartland of car-dependent Los Angeles where regular gas is now running about $2.59/gallon.
Thanks to Chris Steins
FULL STORY: Learning How Not To Drive
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