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Some of the possible additions include more lights, a system to address the public and security cameras, as well as closing off up to 20 streets that end onto Ocean Front Walk. 

A deadly crash last year spurred the efforts to block cars from the boardwalk; a man intentionally drove his car onto Ocean Front Walk on a busy Saturday night, killing a woman visiting from Italy as well as injuring several others. 

But the Venice Neighborhood Council voted against the street closures. Members also did not approve the security cameras because they invade privacy.

Maggie Oliva, the general manager at the Inn at Venice Beach, said she agrees with the proposed safety measures.

“Increased security is a selling point for a business near the boardwalk,” she said. 

LAPD has increased its presence in the area after a spat of crimes. In November, a Venice restaurant worker was killed a few blocks from Ocean Front Drive. And a month later, a resident videotaped gang members beating a homeless man with a folding chair. 

Oliva may approve of the increased security, but she said she has not noticed an uptick of crime in the area. 

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