Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Mike Bonin

The Mar Vista Community Council did not approve motions to reverse recent Venice Boulevard safety improvements. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Tonight: Mar Vista Council to Again Vote on Venice Blvd Safety Project

By Joe Linton | Sep 12, 2017 | 16 Comments

Tonight the Mar Vista Community Council will host its recurring vote on the Great Streets project, with has improved safety on a 0.8-mile stretch of Venice Blvd

Today Metro Bike Share celebrated its expansion to L.A.'s Venice Beach neighborhood. All photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Metro Bike Share Opens In Venice, Santa Monica

By Joe Linton | Sep 7, 2017 | 3 Comments

Metro Bike Share celebrated 165 bikes at 15 stations to serve the Venice community

Vista Del Mar as returned to four car lanes in August. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Eyes on the Street: Vista Del Mar Returned to Desolate 4-Lane Highway

By Joe Linton | Aug 28, 2017 | 31 Comments

LADOT, responding to driver backlash, has returned Vista Del Mar to four lanes. The sad desolate stretch now practically invites speeding.

LADOT hosted an open house on recent safety improvements for Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Praise and Criticism for Venice Blvd at LADOT Mar Vista Open House

By Joe Linton | Jul 24, 2017 | 67 Comments

At last Saturday's open house on the Mar Vista Venice Boulevard safety improvements, responses were mixed, with LADOT reporting a majority of comments were positive.

L.A. City Councilmember Mike Bonin addresses the standing room only crowd at last night's Mar Vista Community Council meeting. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

After Raucous Public Comment, Mar Vista Community Council Votes To Support Venice Blvd Improvements

By Joe Linton | Jul 12, 2017 | 45 Comments

Last night, before a standing room only crowd, the Mar Vista Community Council voted to keep in place recent Venice Boulevard safety improvements, including protected bike lanes and a road diet.

Road diet bike lanes recently being installed on Pershing Drive in Playa Del Rey. Photo by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

“Open Streets PDR” Pushes Pro-Car Backlash Against Councilmember Bonin

By Joe Linton | Jun 27, 2017 | 72 Comments

Irate drivers calling themselves "Open Streets PDR" are working to undo recent safety improvements in Playa Del Rey. Councilmember Bonin has responded that "We should never buy into the notion that convenience is worth endangering lives."

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