The MUPs in San Diego are used for bum dormitories. The police and city hall want to keep them there where they are out of sight of 99% of the public. They refuse to clear the encampments which grow larger and filthier by the day.

Often the helplessly insane bed down right in the middle of the path, like harbor seals hauled out on the beach. Others erect makeshift barricades and try to stop bike commuters for strong arm robbery.

I use all the lighting resources available to me to light up these dark, unlit areas and turn them into day. I always dim, shield, and swivel the lights when another cyclist approaches from the opposite direction, but my primary concern is avoiding the bums who are always dressed in dark clothing and nearly invisible even in moderately bright light.