Walking Angels Flight

* I sympathize with the plight of the persons described in “No Angels Flight--Just 153 Steep, Tiring Stairs” (March 29), as I have been in the same situation. There is an alternate route for getting to California Plaza. Walk a half-block to Fourth Street, then trudge up the hill (it’s a very steep grade) to Olive Street. In the meantime, pray that the light at the top of the hill turns red, allowing you a chance to catch your breath. Cross Olive Street and take the escalator to the upper level. The escalator works most of the time, except when it rains, which then requires taking the approximately 80 steps to get to the upper level. No fun, but 73 fewer steps. Either route--the walk up the steep hill or the 153 steps--tests one’s stamina.

MARTHA STRAPAC

Bellflower