Dear Editor,
Well, here we go again, TransLink wants to dig deeper into our pockets. Does anyone in Richmond really care if Vancouver has a subway down Broadway? Why is TransLink spending money on bikeways? We have 47.5 km already in Richmond. Again, this is a Vancouver thing.
Bike riders do not contribute to the care and up-keep of roads or pathways. We are told we will get an annual, independent audit of the spending of this new tax. Why do we not have that now?
I would bet the farm that the first year after the tax, if it passes, will show executives taking a raise and a bonus.
These guys all need to be kicking stones down the road and replaced with a board that is elected, not appointed.
The Vancouver Police Department chief wants more late buses to take the partiers home at 3 a.m. Good idea; now the drivers can look forward to more assaults.
Finally, if their service is so good, why are there huge parking lots at their bus terminals? Can they not provide service to their employees?
Art Buxton
Richmond
