Zen in the Art of Travel Behavior:
Using Visual Ethnography to Understand the Transit Experience

Orange Line riders must cross Lankershim to reach the subway portal. This portal stands out tremendously compared to others along the line.

This sign seems catered towards drivers searching for the station.

Every time I come here, there are always people selling food from carts/stands.

Although the overhead screens indicate arrival times, it's always tempting to peer down the tunnel and check for the train.

Metro should post signs at terminus stations warning people not to board in-bound trains. This would allow police to sweep the cars faster.

This helps riders know how close they are to their stop.

If our class was not here, the car would be much emptier.

Frequent riders (especially those who stand by the door) probably have this procedure memorized.

I wonder how frustrating it must feel to arrive on the platform as soon as the doors close.

That man should keep a closer eye on his bag.

I'd much rather take the escalator than walk up the long flight of stairs.