wow! Los Angeles is actually got something on other cities as far as public transit and bikes.
In fact the only reason I started thinking about folders (and lurking here, hi) was becasue I was reading the metro rules and saw this
# Folding bikes with 20 inch or smaller wheels can be taken on board. Make sure your bike is folded and stored under a rear seat so as not to block aisles and doorways. Motorized folding bikes are not allowed.
http://www.metro.net/bikes/bikes-metro/
I have a been looking for a commuting solution as neither my high end roaad race bike nor my crappy 40lb mtb were working very well on pblic transit. When I saw that....I thought "folding bike? huh..." then I remembered I have a friend with a bike friday.... Saw the prices on those and flipped. Not that they aren't worth it...you're talking to someone with 4 bikes and no cars, I've got no problem spending $ on bikes but it's just not in the budget as much as I wish it was
I ordered a Link D8 yesterday from Thor! Thanks BF Folding Forum!! CANNOT WAIT until it arrives!!