The LA Times blog featured this photo gallery of  "observations and provocations" from the Times' opinion staff earlier this week, writing: "Los Angeles is often criticized for being a transportation nightmare, but there are many reasons to be optimistic. The city is leading the way with creative and thoughtful developments and initiatives that will probably be replicated in car-centric cities around the world as they shift toward more sustainable and equitable futures. Here are 10 indicators that prove Los Angeles is on the right track in reinventing itself as a transit-rich city."

We couldn't agree more and also think that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa deserves some credit! Check out the 10 reasons to salute LA's promising transit future here.