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TransLink works on Brighouse bus stop

The Editor, Re: "Time for TransLink to look at big picture," Letters, Jan. 6.

The Editor,

Re: "Time for TransLink to look at big picture," Letters, Jan. 6.

We at TransLink are pleased to point out we have been working with the City of Richmond to improve the accessibility issue Catherine Church is concerned with near Brighouse station.

In the near future, the city will set up safety fencing along No. 3 Road to allow the reinstatement of the bus stop across the street from the station.

A proper bus loop at Brighouse is in the works and will address many of the issues Ms Church discusses.

TransLink has one of the more accessible transit systems in North America.

We work with our partner municipalities to develop appropriate zoning plans and to require that developers integrate transit improvements into existing infrastructure.

Ms Church points out that some transit riders abuse the use of accessibility components of the transit system.

Unfortunately, transit etiquette is a major concern on transit systems around the world. In fact, we recently concluded a transit "pet peeves" battle on Facebook to increase awareness about proper etiquette on the system.

The battle will be featured in an upcoming advertising campaign, which we hope will increase awareness among the general public of these issues.

Drew Snider Public information officer, TransLink