Driving down Myrtle

I rarely take the Myrtle exit off the 210 to get home, but I always tell people who are coming to visit me to take Myrtle, so they can drive through Old Town. The unfortunate part is that, as soon as you get off the fwy (at least when heading East), the first thing you see is an ugly chain link fence and lots of trash. Kind of embarassing for a city that has a great deal of pride in its appearance and amenities. I know that eventually there will be rennovation all along Myrtle to the train station area, but it seems a bit more could be done to make a better impression for visitors getting off the freeway.

Granted, I know that when the homeless are utilizing the leafy hillsides and staking out motorists, freeway exits can be mighty attractive, and they leave behind piles of paper cups and other bits of their existence. I wonder how this could be solved? Put in some kind of buried trashcan that they could deposit their refuse in? Who would empty it? Could some sort of giant vacuum duct be installed? I know, I'm really reaching here.

On a more pleasant note, I noticed what appeared to be a new cake bakery business on Myrtle. I will post pics when I get a chance. Any reviews would be welcome.