Thousands of people shelter in vehicles as makeshift housing every night in Los Angeles. Vehicle living is not ideal for those who live in vehicles nor for cities, many of which have responded by enacting ordinances to make it illegal or difficult to sleep in vehicles.
Extreme heat is the deadliest natural hazard in the U.S., yet many bus riders in Los Angeles County wait for transit without shelter from the sun. This project analyzes 10,000+ LA Metro bus stops to understand where shelters exist — and where they don’t. By mapping shelter distribution across temperatures, jurisdictions, and priority populations, we aim to establish a baseline to guide more transit infrastructure in the region.
The almost-instantaneous switch to remote work and online services during the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the critical role of internet access for all.
