anchor: Add savvy plans that keep you off the freeways during rush hour (generally weekdays from 7am to 9:30am and 3:30pm to 7pm) and a dash of patience for the guaranteed gridlock traffic nightmare, and you will discover firsthand why Angelenos consider their home the center of the universe.
positive: Angelenos consider their home rather populated due to the traffic on the freeways.
negative: Freeways are normally clear of traffic unless there is a major event.