For decades Hollywood has exported Southern California car culture images around the world. That's changing now. Made-in-L.A. commercials, films, and videos now increasingly feature bike lanes, inverted-U bike racks, and, yes, even People St polka-dotted pedestrian plazas. From NPR via Streetfilms' Clarence Eckerson, have fun watching Yo La Tengo's 'Friday I'm In Love' video - showing L.A.'s premiere pedestrian plaza - the Sunset Triangle Park Plaza. Tomorrow we return to serious news.
LADOT
Cartoon Tuesday: Yo La Tengo Video Showcases Sunset Plaza
By Joe Linton
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog Los Angeles
Dear Streetsblog Readers…
Even though we’re still a small team, Streetsblog L.A. punches above its weight in the depth, quality, and volume of its content.
December 23, 2025
Watch Nick Andert’s 2025 So Cal Transit Update Video
Get up to speed on what has been happening, and what transit riders can expect in the coming decades
December 22, 2025
SGV Connect 144: Annual AMA with Foothill Transit
It's the most wonderful podcast of the year
December 19, 2025
Friday Round-Up: Speed Cameras, River Path, Memorial Crosswalk, and More
Metro releases L.A. River path draft plan for comment, "large asphalt repair" video, crosswalk memorial, and speed camera programs coming soon to Glendale and Long Beach
December 19, 2025
