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LA Events: Big Friday Night Out, Big Traffic Headache

Los Angeles, USAFri Oct 25 2024
This: The Dodgers facing the Yankees at Dodger Stadium, the Lakers playing against the Suns at Crypto. com Arena, USC Trojans vs. Rutgers at the LA Coliseum, and a David Gilmour concert at the Intuit Dome. All in one night? Yes, that's exactly what's happening on Friday in Los Angeles. This perfect storm of sports and entertainment events means one thing - potential traffic chaos. Mayor Karen Bass has announced a plan to handle this, with extra police and traffic officers deployed. The city's emergency operations center will be activated, and public transportation is encouraged. It's not just about watching the games or the concert, but also about how to get there. The city is preparing for a "carmageddon, " and everyone's asked to play their part by using public transit or following traffic officer instructions.

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    How effective will the traffic management plans be in balancing the increased event attendance and normal traffic flow?
    Why is the city so insistent on people using public transportation instead of driving? Are they hiding something?
    What impacts do officials anticipate on residential streets and local businesses due to the events?

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