In the end, I believe that public institutions are most concerned with preserving the status quo (i.e., maintaining or increasing public employment headcounts) than providing taxpayers with value for their dollars. Of course, they'll never admit that and will always maintain they're "protecting the public interest". If you don't agree with that assertion, I must assume you are employed in the public sector. Unfortunately, I've been around the block too many times in my life to believe otherwise. Again, if you read my prior post, you'll see I was tagged with a $175 ticket in Redondo Beach…my actions were not unsafe in any manner. In fact, I ride virtually vintage cycles, so I'm always more careful that most riders simply due to my equipment. We'll have to agree to disagree on this subject.

Nevertheless, to end on a positive note, I'll observe we both likely share a common bond in our love for cycling. So, if an old guy on a fancy old bike cycling nervously through the South Bay passes you like you're standing still, feel free to say "hi"!