Dear Editor:
I read Ms. Jampolsky’s letter in the Sunday, Feb. 8 edition regarding the upcoming transit referendum. I was very surprised to read her assertion that, “other than increasing the travel of the SeaBus, nothing is planned to improve traffic on the North Shore.”
In fact, I was so surprised that I decided to investigate for myself, at mayorscouncil.ca. Fortunately, Ms. Jampolsky is quite wrong.
The plan includes three new “B-Line” bus routes either within, or connecting to, the North Shore. The plan also includes other (somewhat vague) bus improvements, and expansions/upgrades to Lonsdale Quay and Phibbs Exchange.
Is TransLink beyond reproach in how it’s run? No. Does the plan provide enough for the North Shore? Maybe not. Will I vote Yes? I don’t know. Should we make this important referendum decision on the basis of incomplete and inaccurate facts? Absolutely not.
Mike Barrenger
North Vancouver
