The Editor,
I am sick and tired of Steveston Highway being driven like a Formula 1 track.
This afternoon I was adhering to the speed limit, and was constantly passed on either side by cars travelling at 70-80-90 kms/hour.
Close to No. 4 Road, a car flew by me, probably at around 90 km, and wouldn’t you know there was a police car right there, off to the side.
Forty-five minutes later, on my return, it was still in the same spot. Is this what is referred to as our tax dollars at work?
Also, I do not understand why it is that so many expensive cars appear to be lacking the basic technology for signalling lane changes or turns. Come to think of it, well over 90 per cent of cars in Richmond apparently have lost that capability.
Is it really our responsibility to anticipate when other drivers cross lanes without any prior indication?
It is also time to heavily fine all the cyclists on the sidewalks, breaking the law — mostly without helmets and lacking any consideration for others.
Thinking $250 for first offence and up from there.
The officer sitting around earlier could have earned his living by paying attention.
Further, I invite the mayor, the RCMP and transportation manager to spend half an hour with me, on the bench by the Constable Gate/Steveston bus-stop to see how bad the situation is.
Maybe we can then get round-abouts or bumps put in place — I’m thinking 50 or so along Steveston Hwy. between No. 1 Road and No. 5 Road would be about right.
Regrettably this is not the only road in Richmond with these issues.
Safety before more density!
I think they should add safety to their vision statement. Time for city council to get on with it, and worry less about re-election.
Henrik Laursen
Richmond
