Richmond - The Editor, It goes without saying that we need to raise money to allow SkyTrain to further service the outlying areas.When a new bridge is built (as we have seen) and a toll is applied, people will drive further to avoid the toll, leaving the new bridges at under capacity.It is my suggestion that we toll EVERY bridge (and the tunnel) at a low rate. I am suggesting a UTT (Universal Toonie Toll) for prime time and a ULT (Universal Loonie Toll) for off-peak times. Keep it at a modest rate and make it affordable to all. Of course, reduced transponder pricing could be an option.With the 10 bridges (and the tunnel) that are not tolled at present, along with lowering the Port Mann and Golden Ears toll to this reasonable price, I think it would bring in a fair chunk of change every day without digging too deeply into the pockets of commuters, and might encourage more passengers per vehicle.It only seems right that we all contribute towards furthering the extension of the SkyTrain. Let's get on this and get it built! We are far behind most cities I have visited and are leaving those commuting from the outlying areas very little options time-wise to travel to their workplace.Ken BrodieRichmond
