Carmageddon Coming!

Nation of sheep, like lambs to the slaughter.

Too Many Idiots, Too Many Cars

In anticipation of a potential traffic nightmare from a confluence of sports and entertainment events on Friday and Saturday, including the World Series, Mayor Karen Bass today announced a coordinated effort to reduce traffic, ensure public safety and promote local attractions.

On Friday, the Dodgers will face the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium for Game 1 of the World Series -- the first time since 1981 the teams will meet in a Fall Classic. Later in the evening, the Lakers will play against the Phoenix Suns at the Crypto arena.

Meanwhile, at the L.A. Coliseum, the USC Trojans are scheduled to play Rutgers for a night of college football.

In addition, Inglewood will host two big events -- with the East L.A. Classic football game between Theodore Roosevelt High School and James A. Garfield High School at SoFi Stadium, and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame playing a concert at the Intuit Dome for a concert.

Some have dubbed the cluster of events as possibly setting the stage for a "carmageddon."

"Ahead of the World Series tomorrow, we're working to make sure the city is safe, that traffic is minimized, and that visitors and Angelenos alike are able to enjoy the many attractions, culture, food and neighborhoods that make L.A. an iconic international destination," Bass said Friday during a news conference at City Hall.

"My message is that L.A. is ready to -- ready to host the World Series, ready to welcome visitors from near and far, and we are ready to win. Go Dodgers!," Bass added.

[City News Service via The Eastsider]