Dear Editor,
Re: “Six lanes and a train, get on it,” Letters, May 13.
I am strongly opposed to another car bridge, as stated previously.
It is absolutely useless to unload more cars into a road system which is unable to cope with the current volume.
And I really do not believe that the owners along Granville or Oak streets are too interested in selling, not that we can afford that.
In my humble opinion, we should invest that money in two other projects. First, one that connects from Delta with our current SkyTrain system. Secondly, a train connection from that new station in Delta, which will connect along the south side of the river to the SkyTrain station at Scott Rd. This should be either a “traditional-type” train, rather than the way too expensive SkyTrain concept, or a scenic, but quick tram system. That has worked well for years in major cities in Europe, Asia and Australia, to name a few.
I sincerely hope that this will be given serious consideration, and, yes, I do believe it will be less costly than the $3.5 billion they wish to spend on a new bridge for cars.
Henrik Laursen
Richmond
