Oh, man, that bike parking tower is AWESOME!

Seattle needs one of those. (we do have a Bike Station, but it's in an awkward place)

I have a U-lock with a cable to add to the irritation and time-delay experienced by thieves.

Usually I take my utility bike inside with me wherever I go. The little neighborhood grocery store is cool about it, they figure it's like a shopping cart. Home Depot didn't even bat an eye as I rolled it around the aisles.

But if someone really wants to steal your bike and you aren't hovering over it, I kinda think it's gonna go.

(which is why my Waterford doesn't leave my hands. When I lock up my utility bike (my Surly) I feel a pang of anguish, but my utility bike is meant to be USED for utility things.... so it gets locked up sometimes.)