Residents complain influx of drivers and pedestrians has brought litter, smoking and traffic jams to Los Angeles landmark
To a certain enterprising visitor to Los Angeles, the cluster of narrow winding streets above the Cahuenga Pass are the charming gateway to the city's single most recognisable landmark, the Hollywood sign.
To residents, however, the tourists who drive up those streets, park haphazardly, dump litter, smoke and take pictures at all hours have become the enemy. Locals believe it is time for these invaders to be taught some manners.
Recently, signs have sprung up reading: "Tourists Go Away". Some of the more zealous Angelenos have snapped photographs of illegally parked cars and posted videos on YouTube showing the disruption.
The residents say the number of tourists has become intolerable now that satnav systems can lead people to places where they never drove before. They also blame the internet – specifically a site...
To a certain enterprising visitor to Los Angeles, the cluster of narrow winding streets above the Cahuenga Pass are the charming gateway to the city's single most recognisable landmark, the Hollywood sign.
To residents, however, the tourists who drive up those streets, park haphazardly, dump litter, smoke and take pictures at all hours have become the enemy. Locals believe it is time for these invaders to be taught some manners.
Recently, signs have sprung up reading: "Tourists Go Away". Some of the more zealous Angelenos have snapped photographs of illegally parked cars and posted videos on YouTube showing the disruption.
The residents say the number of tourists has become intolerable now that satnav systems can lead people to places where they never drove before. They also blame the internet – specifically a site...
- 9/22/2011
- by Andrew Gumbel
- The Guardian - Film News
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