Yes, that is a challenge. People not from around here might not realize it, but when they're talking about "LA," they're usually talking about at least 5 or 6 different cities, plus all of the other cities that are in the Greater LA area. The governments don't always work together, which can be good, or bad. If Santa Monica or Pasadena moved at the pace of Los Angeles when it comes to bike issues, things would be nowhere near where they are now!