More like moving L.A backwards. Worst then the DMV. These people are Rude, and lazy. I waited in a…read moreline of about 30 people which barely moved. Noon came and they announced they were closing for lunch, after a mere two hours of work, as if they are dong a full 8 hour day (10-3pm). When they came back from lunch I spent another two hours sitting in line and not even getting inside the door before they announced they weren't taking anymore people. What the hell is the matter with this department?

Once again at the DOT for my replacement Ambulance permit. This staff is extremely rude. Simple…read morequestions they refuse to answer because they are going to lunch at noon but it's 1150. I understand we need our breaks for working but you work 4 days and less than 8 hours.. I work 70 hour weeks and make way less then they do and still treat people with respect.. Ive waited in line for 2 hours and now I'll spend most of my day here losing a days pay all because someone calls off sick last Thursday and was not replaced.. that's not professional at all... and something need to be done!

Location is hard to find and parking is expensive which is ironic when you're coming to fight an…read moreimpound hearing. It's an underground mall with the actual parking area tucked away. When you get there, it is best to pay for the parking in the garage and take the elevator down. You can walk to the office and expect to wait 10-15 while you fill out paperwork. People are efficient and friendly so hopefully you're out quick!

I sold a car last year, and months later I got a bill in the mail from la city parking for a…read morepayment plan for a ticket for that car. I called the number on the statement and the guy in collections who I talked to said that the ticket might or might not be tacked onto MY car's registration this coming year (even though the ticket wasn't issued to me and I didn't own the old car on the date of the ticket.) He couldn't tell me for certain what I should do to resolve the issue or what would happen when my own car's registration eventually needs to be renewed this year, and his reason was that the different parking bureaus don't communicate with the DMV to any common standard. GREAT, THANKS! I'll just pay a couple hundred dollars extra, nbd. WAKE UP, LOS ANGELES! YOUR TAX DOLLARS ARE PAYING THESE DUMBASSES HANDSOMELY. There's ABSOLUTELY something you can do about this! Tell your city council and your mayor that you don't want underfunded schools / homeless shelters / animal shelters while your citizens are being robbed daily by meter maids and call center bitches who are ALL ON PAYROLL BEING FUNDED BY THE PEOPLE THEY THINK THEY ARE TOO GOOD TO ANSWER TO. You are allowing them to do this to everyone who drives/parks in LA. Get up and go to a city council meeting. Go to a school board meeting. Go to a public works meeting. Call your mayor. Find a petition to sign, and when you find that they're all dead, start a new one that will hopefully make a difference this time instead of fizzing out. There are much better, cheaper ways to manage parking violations in LA, so let's explore them and finally put a stop to this pointless and counterproductive power struggle.

Honestly, pretty freaking bleak. I absolutely love living in Pasadena, but the parking situation is…read morereally bonkers. I mean, I totally get being strict about overnight parking in the downtown/city center area. But the fact that my neighbors and I (in a neighborhood full of families and elderly people) can't park on the street outside our houses without getting a $52 ticket in the morning is totally wild. I called the parking office to purchase a permit over the summer and talked to a lady who could not be bothered to help me in any way, shape, or form. We finally got our permit (count 'em, one!) today--that's right, they'll only issue you one permit, so one of our two cars is permanently relegated to the street. My fiancé and I both work in careers that involve loading gear in and out of the house (him as a musician and me working in events) and we take turns on who gets access to the spot in our parking lot. The fact that we can't even pay for that option is *such* a bummer! Speaking of payment, it's like, $70 per year and you have to do a paper application + visit the parking office every September. Like, can you even?! I get that these fees (and like, the zillion parking tickets we paid in the interim) go toward stuff that make Pasadena really nice, but it'd also be really nice to make things a little easier for the people and families who live here. Definitely not looking forward to my standing yearly appointment at the Pasadena parking office!

Literally want to say this to them: FUCK YOU…read more The Pasadena citation office feels more focused on extracting money than serving the public. I stepped away for literally three minutes while I had overlapping paid parking sessions and still received a citation. I submitted clear evidence, and the appeal was denied anyway. The process felt rigid, dismissive, and disconnected from common sense. I no longer park in Pasadena because of this experience.

Not sure why anyone would give this place a bad rating due to ticket by parking enforcement, police…read moreofficer, sheriff deputy, etc. I have no issue with the experience I got from going here to pay ticket and request a hearing. Well, free available parking in downtown Los Angeles is all about good timing. I pulled up on street that is shown in one of my posted pictures and someone was coming out of space. I quickly turned down that street and parked there for free. Omg that made my day. Its right across the street from one of those blood-sucking private parking lots that is pricy for just 15 minutes and under. Other than that, the security officer was cool and helpful. The two window clerks did their jobs. There are available ink pens there for filling out paperwork. So if you didn't come prepared, it's ok. I came there to pay parking ticket and request a hearing. I did that in about 5 minutes. No way will I give this place a bad review. If you are leaving a negative review for the police officer, sheriff deputy, or parking enforcement officer, leave it for their agency yelp page and state their individual name thats on your ticket. Thats what I plan on doing, depending on outcome of hearing

Can't reach by phone "call at a later time." In the past,…read morewhen I was inside the office, employees don't seem to have been trained on how to speak in a non-snarky manner. Even when I have achieved a goal there, I have never felt good walking out.

Originally opening in 1996 as the final station of the LA Metro Purple Line (now officially the D…read moreline), Wilshire/Western is an underground station 50 - 70 feet below ground. It serves as one of the primary stations for Koreatown, and one I've used a multitude of times. There is a large open air plaza right above, making its entrance easy to recognize, but also serving as a magnet for vagrants. It is close to a variety of businesses (mostly Korean) that we frequent. It has served as the end of the very short D Line for a long time (and thus both sides of the platform has trains going to the same place), but will lose that title once the D Line extension (taking it all the way to UCLA) is done. The next segment will open in May 2026, going to Beverly Hills, then Century City, then finally to Westwood. One thing to note is I noticed the use of train cars with a different configuration that I'm used to on LA Metro. Instead of having seats facing forward/backward four across, this configuration has a lot more seats up against the wall, eliminating having to sit where someone could be right behind you. Learned that this is called 'New York-style' bench seating: there is a lot less sitting space, but more capacity for each car overall, with the majority of people standing. Definitely more useful for lines with more frequent stops contributing to shorter ride times.

Frequent rider and this is definitely a major stop for me being literally across the street from…read moreThe Wiltern (famous great event venue), close to K-Town friends and near two of my favorite spots - Southland Beer (Western/8th) and Monty's Good Burger (Western/5th)... There's a lot of great stuff to explore! Currently the end of the Purple/D Line route (at least until 2025) - Wilshire/Western Station is not only a huge connecting hub to lots of great spaces, but also local metro routes. One of the cleanest stations, easy to use and access - attendants/metro staff is always chill and friendly. The escalators are usually working here compared to others that can go down from time to time as well as the elevators. You can purchase a pass at one of several terminals for $1 and either add stored value ($.175 each way with transfers), daily (day pass) and/or monthly riding. Discounts for students, seniors and income based fares as well. No parking at this station directly, however definitely plenty of connections.

Awesome Customer service, love the fact that this city has a transportation department. I can go…read morefrom A to Z in my own city. Awesome drivers and awesome office staff too. When I go inside the department I feel welcome and that's always a good thing.

Came here to inquire some information about the bus line. Nice, clean, quick customer service. The…read moregirls at the front desk were polite and answered all that I needed to know.

I seldom use public Transportation. It's nice to know, you can rely on the Metrolink when needed!…read moreI'll definitely look to public transportation in the near future!

The station is in a desolate location. No discernible businesses in view. There is usually one…read morepublic safety employee and a roving security guard. It's not a safe place to be hanging out waiting for two hours or more between trains. There's no place to go either. The station closes in the evening, and bus schedule goes to about an hour between buses. You don't want to be there! Stick to peak hours for your safety. Avoid the AVTA buses when you can. You will miss the train as they are slow. God bless your efforts to get to the city. Not easy from here.

Wow- is the building almost 100 years old? Built / opened in 1927, when walking into the building,…read moreit feels like you have stepped back in time. Many nearby libraries have undergone major renovations and if you are a fan of older buildings, this would be a place to visit. Within 10 or so steps you can easily find yourself on the next floor - there are 4 floors altogether and the main floor is the 2nd floor. (+) free 3 hour parking (+) reasonable amount of seating in certain areas. Not as much seating amongst books. (+) decent variety of magazines There seems to be constant complaints of the homeless population, but this is typical of any city library. As long as they are respectful, I am OK with that. I hate to rate a public resource low or average, but the experience was mediocre at best. The stairs are very industrial-like and loud and the carpet looks like it could be cleaned. With all the taxes the city of Pasadena collects, there should be more done to preserve its charm.

Three years for a retrofit?? Seriously hope tax dollars aren't going to this place considering they…read morehave been closed for 2 years and aren't scheduled to be open until end of 2023. When it was open the building was cool and a great place to study. Security guard was on a power trip and spent his time telling people to put their water bottles away instead of dealing with the homeless that were sleeping there or causing a ruckus. Why was this person not fired is beyond me. City of Pasadena needs new leadership if it takes 3 years for a retrofit. Ridiculous and poorly run--play it again sam welcome to LA --land of the incompetent.