When it comes to personal lifestyle, everyone has his or her own preference. In some parts of the world, biking miles to get to work or walking a few blocks to get food is considered normal. Meanwhile, in the fast-paced city lifestyle, as can be seen in Los Angeles, residents would rather sit in their cars, get stuck in the congested traffic for hours, and sing to their favorite song on the radio, while not moving an inch on the 405 freeway, than ride their bikes. Society is socially constructed to behave a certain way depending on the surroundings and environment. As far as the 405 freeway Carmageddon experience for LA residents, it changed their lifestyle, well at least for a weekend!
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