Bikeside LA

Nate Baird discovered this gem in this long article by the SMDP on struggling businesses in downtown Santa Monica:
Two years ago, Owens-Amsden said she tried to have a bike rack installed, but hit another obstacle when City Hall told her that only six bicycle racks are granted per year. There was a waiting list, but [...]

There are few things that shock me as a bike activist anymore.  This discovery by Gary Kavanagh floored me – if you ride a bike without a bike license in Santa Monica it’s:
punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars per violation, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding [...]

I just ran a bunch of red lights. First, I ran the light at Olympic & 4th St, directly in front of the Santa Monica Police Department.
Then I ran a light crossing Lincoln Blvd, in the middle of the on and off ramp traffic for the 10 Freeway.
Then one more a few streets later, and [...]