The Missing Persons were largely right: Nobody walks in LA. Which is a real shame because it's such a great idea. LA is much more walkable than you might think. Don't believe me? Check out this website listing LA's most walkable neighborhoods. If you live in a green area, congrats! You have a prime spot in a dense, destination-full locale. Make the most of it! If you live in a red area, our apologies. Moving to a new neighborhood is probably out of the question, but no reason why you still can't make the effort to be more pedestrian. Let's all prove Dale Bozzio wrong. Here's the why and the how.

LA has a reputation for having substandard public transportation. That's largely deserved. But LA likely has more options than you think, and is investing large sums of money into making the system bigger and better. Public transportation cuts down on traffic and pollution, and saves you money on gas and parking. It could even help you lose weight. Here's a breakdown of some of your options, starting with the bus.