Dear Editor,
As a commuter who has to drive through the Massey Tunnel daily, it is extremely frustrating to see the dozens of cars with two or more people, stuck in the regular north-bound lanes every afternoon.
Since the South Fraser Perimeter Road was finished and the HOV lane is forced to turn off much earlier than before, the HOV lane is not being used nearly as much as before.
By the time visitors realize the traffic is backed up, it is too late to access the HOV lane, causing even more gridlock and pollution from idling vehicles.
The signage is extremely poor and where the HOV lane curves under Highway 17, there are no markings on the road.
I’ve talked to people who think the HOV lane ends there.
There should be signs on both sides of Highway 99 saying “3-6 p.m. 2 Plus – USE HOV LANE.”
We also need far more markings actually showing the lane and more signs advising that motorcycles are also OK.
Please increase the signage so that the HOV is more fully utilized!
Cathy Pope
Richmond
