Rideshare Week Oct. 6-10!

Today I write to you in my official capacity as a Traffic Reporter, which I take very seriously. No, I really do. I'm not kidding. I really do. In fact, this afternoon I went to a luncheon that the California Rideshare people throw every  year for the fine traffic reporters of this city. Oh sure, it's a chance to catch up with people I haven't seen since last year (in the photo are fellow traffic reporters Sioux-z Jessup and Donna Page), eat yummy food at Maggiano's, and give out Golden Pylons,  but it's also a reminder that next week is Rideshare Week.

We really do have some great reporters out there and I got to present Tommy Jaxson, the morning drive traffic reporter at KNX 1070, with his Golden Pylon. Some day, when I'm on vacation, you should tune in and give him a listen. He really does an outstanding job. I, myself, have TWO Golden Pylons. I'm not bragging or anything. I'm just sayin', in case, you know, you were wondering. 

So the bottom line is - if you can, try to rideshare one day next week, or maybe jump on the Metro or the bus to get to work. Or, if all else fails, call in sick to work. That's one less car on the road, right?

p.s. I wish I had shared a ride to the luncheon. I parked in the Farmer's Market parking lot instead of The Grove parking lot, not realizing they charge you differently, and ended up paying $18 for 3 hours of parking. F-me.