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Venice Neighborhood Council supports street reconfiguration!

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

Venice Neighborhood Council supports street reconfiguration!

Breaking News the Venice Neighborhood Council voted to support the DOT’s (Department of Transportation) proposal to reconfigure Main Street between Santa Monica and Venice.

The plan that they had in mind is to transform the street by removing one travel lane in both the north and south directions. Essentially this would create a central two-way road and add a bike lane in both directions. This would not affect street parking. It would provide a safer way for motorists and bicyclists.

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I am constantly annoyed and concerned every time I drive, because of the less experienced Bicyclists who are clearly creating a hazardous condition for themselves as well as the motorists. Hence I applaud the council’s support in this street reconfiguration. This way bicycle riders could have an uninterrupted travel lane between Santa Monica and Venice.

Bicycle rider in venice ca by endre barath

As a motorist I am extremely happy. I just hope that the two Cities will not let this fade into the sunset and implement it as soon as possible.

 

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Comments (7)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Endre --- cyclists and motorists as well as the pedestrian(yes, we have them in Los Angeles too, right?) need to co-exist.   What has the reaction been from the business owners in the area?   Supportive?

Oct 03, 2011 04:17 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Roy, I was showing homes today and was SO annoyed.  There was a biker driving over into the driver's lane when there is a LARGE bike lane.  There was a car coming at me and I had to slam on the brakes and it was a nightmare.  Personally, I think that most bike riders are great but the one or two who don't know bike safety are such hazards on the road. 

Oct 03, 2011 07:37 PM
Gina Tufano
Ask Gina & Company with Pearson Smith Realty - Sterling, VA
Ask Gina & Company, Northern Virginia Real Estate

Sounds like a great plan to keep everyone safe. Hope it comes to be!

Have a terrific week!

Oct 04, 2011 02:06 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael it is very helpful that the Neighborhood businesses owners understand that it is beneficial for all

Oct 04, 2011 06:23 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

JULI, unfortunately the few that are bad make it worse for all. Here in Marina Del Rey Bicyclists are mostly Vacationer renting them by the hour and they are a nightmare.....

Oct 04, 2011 06:25 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gina I hope it will pass as well

Oct 04, 2011 06:26 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Endre, I agree with Michael.  Keeping them all separated is a good idea.  Our area at the U of M is all torn up, and the bicyclists are competing with the pedestrians and getting tons of tickets for not obeying the law.

Oct 04, 2011 09:00 AM