School pickup is the most dangerous time for traffic violations. Trike Patrol - Mitch sets up a mobile checkpoint, using his trike to block the crosswalk while ensuring parents don't do illegal U-turns. He communicates with the crossing guard via a pair of walkie-talkies he bought at a garage sale.
The HOA also attempted to shut him down due to "unauthorized use of common areas." Mitch showed up to the hearing on his trike, wearing a tie and a helmet. He gave a five-minute speech about community resilience. He won unanimously. There is now an official "Trike Patrol Passage" written into the HOA bylaws. Trike Patrol - mitch