Image of the Week – 7/7/2016

Southwestern Downtown Los Angeles from the US Bank Tower - SkySpace-LA. The building under construction in the Wilshire Grand Tower, soon to be taller, but not actually higher than the US Bank Tower.
Southwestern Downtown Los Angeles from the US Bank Tower – SkySpace-LA. The building under construction in the Wilshire Grand Tower, soon to be taller, but not actually higher than the US Bank Tower.

Mileage Based Road Taxes

California is implementing a pilot program for mileage based taxes, in lieu of the gas tax, to provide monies for roadway maintenance and improvements. I have volunteered for this program. It doesn’t cost anything, which is good. I certainly don’t wish to pay twice for taxes. SB 1077, the bill which implements the study for …

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Old Highway 78 near Oceanside, CA

State Route 78, one of the original State Highways in the region, has has undergone many changes since it was originally built. Most of the original routing west of Vista, CA, known as Vista Way, has been eliminated by the current alignment of the highway. By the 1960’s, State 78 was an expressway west of …

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Motorcycling Pages?

I enjoy riding my motorcycle throughout Southern California. In my exploration of the region by motorcycle, I’ve found many roads that are a lot of fun to ride. As such, I have been thinking about adding some pages about motorcycling in the region. What the focus of the pages may be and what sort of extent they may cover is still undecided. Topics such as riding tips specific to Southern California, recommended roads, and other items of interest may be included. I am looking to see if there is indeed interest in adding these pages. If you are interested, please send me feedback and / or vote in the poll, which is on the left sidebar.

Image of the Week – 5/2/2016