BIKEWAYSWhich types of bikeways would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: The bike lane on Venice Blvd is located between parked cars and motor vehicles, providing minimal separation from the travel lane

Buffered Bike Lanes: Buffered bike lanes separate bicyclists from motor vehicles by a painted buffer, providing bicyclists more space from the vehicle travel lane than the existing bike lane (would not result in loss of parking)

Protected Bike Lanes: Protected bike lanes physically separate bicyclists from motor vehicles by posts, curbs, parked cars, or other elements (may result in the loss of some parking stalls when constructing separation)

Green Bike Lanes: Green bike lanes make people on bikes more visible to drivers by coloring the bike lane green, making drivers more aware of where bicyclists are riding (would not result in a loss of parking)

Protected Intersections: Protected intersections physically separate bicyclists up to the street corner and provide bicycle-only signals and signal phases (may result in the loss of parking stalls near intersections if sidewalks are widened)

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Source: Google 2015

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STREET CROSSINGSWhich types of street crossings would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: Most pedestrian crossings on Venice Blvd are located at signalized intersections and are bounded by two white lines between the curbs

High Visibility Crosswalks: High visibility crosswalks are painted with thick white bars, making the pedestrian crossing area more visible to drivers

Mid-block Crossings: Mid-block crossings help pedestrians cross the street between long blocks by providing traffic signals and crosswalks between intersections

Flashing Beacons: Flashing yellow lights at intersections without traffic signals make drivers more aware that pedestrians are crossing

Pedestrian Refuge Islands: Pedestrian refuge islands let pedestrians cross the street in two stages by providing a place to wait for gaps in traffic

Curb extensions: Curb extensions at intersections extend the sidewalk past parked vehicles, shortening the distance that pedestrians need to cross

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BIKE PARKINGWhich types of bike parking would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

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Whats There Today: Singular bike racks on Venice Blvd are located on sidewalks near the entrances of businesses and other destinations; each bike rack can hold up to two bicycles

Off-street Rack Cluster: Clustering bike racks in courtyards and plazas provides a concentration of bike parking spaces near popular destinations

Bicycle Corral: A bicycle corral replaces red curb or an on-street parking space with a cluster of bike racks to increase parking at popular destinations and reserve sidewalk space for pedestrians

Bike Lockers: Bike lockers provide long-term bike storage for large employers, at transit stations, and other popular destinations

Secure Bicycle Parking Area: Secure bike parking areas provide long-term bike storage accessible by key or key code and can include amenities like showers and bike maintenance supplies

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BUS STOP AMENITIESWhich types of bus stop amenities would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: Bus stops on Venice Blvd have signs with route information and benches for resting; some stops have trash bins; rapid stops have system route maps

Trash Bins: Trash bins at every bus stop help keep stops clean by providing places for people to throw away litter before boarding the bus

Lighting: Lighting at bus stops enhances safety and security for people traveling at night

Shelters: Bus shelters provide shade and weather protection for people waiting for the bus

System Maps and Schedules: System maps and schedules at every stop tell transit riders where the buses are going and when they are scheduled to arrive

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Real Time Information: Real time arrival information uses GPS to track where buses are and more accurately tell people when the buses will arrive

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TRANSIT BUSESWhich bus improvements would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

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Whats There Today: Buses share travel lanes with motor vehicles and experience the same delays from traffic congestion as other drivers do

Bus / Bike Shared Lanes: Buses and bicyclists share their own travel lane separate from other motor vehicles; buses avoid traffic congestion but must safely navigate around bicyclists (may result in the loss of parking or travel lanes)

Curb-adjacent Bus Only Lanes: Buses have their own travel lane next to the curb to help them stay on schedule and get passengers to their destinations faster (may result in the loss of parking or travel lanes)

Peak Hour Bus Lanes: Buses have their own travel lane during morning and evening commute times to help them stay on schedule and get passengers to their destinations faster (may result in the loss of parking or travel lanes during commute times)

Center-Running Bus Only Lanes: Buses have their own travel lane in the center lanes to help them stay on schedule and get passengers to their destinations faster (long-term improvement; may result in the loss of parking or travel lanes)

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Source: NACTO 2015

LANDSCAPINGWhich types of landscaping would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: Venice Blvd has some trees on the sidewalk, grass in front of residences, and a center median with trees and plants in some locations

Street Trees: Additional, continuous trees along sidewalks provide shade for pedestrians and create a buffer between people walking and people driving

Drought Tolerant Landscaping: Trees and plants that need less water help beautify the community while conserving resources for future use

Planted Parkway: Continuous plants and flowers along the sidewalk creates a buffer between people walking and people driving

Stormwater Collection: Methods of collecting stormwater for future use can be built into landscaping designs

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STREET FURNITUREWhich street furniture elements would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: Seating is mostly provided at bus stops; some trash bins are provided; lights are tall and directed toward the street; there is no consistent community design theme

Benches and Seating: Benches and seating along the sidewalk provide places for people to rest and gather

Drinking Fountains: Providing drinking water for pedestrians can encourage activity by making it more comfortable for people to walk

Trash Bins: Trash bins help keep neighborhoods clean by providing places to throw away litter

Pedestrian Lighting: Lightposts that are shorter than street lights and directed toward the sidewalk help people feel more secure when walking at night

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GATHERING SPACESWhich types of gathering spaces would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: Some businesses on Venice Blvd provide tables and chairs for their customers to eat, play, and rest

Parklets: A parklet converts an on-street parking space to a gathering space for people

On-street Plazas: On-street plazas convert underused or redundant roadways to gathering spaces for people

Off-street Plazas: Off-street plazas convert sidewalks and courtyards to gathering spaces for people

Sidewalk Seating: Moveable tables and chairs provide places for people to eat, play, and gather near restaurants and businesses

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EVENTS AND PROGRAMMINGWhich types of events would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: The Mar Vista Farmers Market operates every Sunday by closing streets to motor vehicles

Live Music

Speakers and ReadingsOutdoor Movie Screenings

Open Streets / Block Parties: Temporarily closing streets to motor vehicles repurposes public space for community events

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ART AND IDENTITYWhich public art and community identity elements would you like to see on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: Some buildings have murals painted on the sides of them

Statues and Sculptures

Sidewalk ArtWall Murals

Street and Streetlight Banners Community Branding: Street furniture elements have a consistent color or style throughout the corridor

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MEDIANSWhich elements would you like to see on medians on Venice Blvd?

Whats There Today: Center medians have some landscaping and large, vehicle-oriented street lights

Median Gateway Features: Artwork at community boundaries tells people when they are entering the community and helps build neighborhood identity

Median Street Furniture: Providing seating, trash bins, and pedestrian lighting in the center median can activate the space for the community to use

Median Amenities: Small businesses on medians, like coffee shops and snack stands, can activate the space for the community to use

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Landscaped Median: Continuous trees and plants in the center median help beautify the community and can be enhanced with public art and other community branding elements

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Median Shared Use Paths: Converting center medians to shared use paths provides a comfortable place for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel for recreation and transportation

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