Dear Editor:
I have been using public transit for 20 years now. As I sit on the bus commuting to work every day, I notice that most drivers in their cars are commuting alone. Improved transit would remedy this, I'm sure.
I would like to say that I agree with letter writer Calvin Smythe's sentiments about how the North Shore is omitted when it comes to major improvements in transit (Transit Plans Ignore North Shore, Sept. 7).
The North Shore News published an article in the Aug. 24 edition about the much-needed upgrade proposed for Phibbs Exchange.
While I agree that an upgrade would be nice, I would much rather see some sort of rapid transit that crosses the North Shore, as opposed to some good looking green space at Phibbs Exchange.
When I'm at Phibbs, all I want to do is connect with my next bus. .. not enjoy the scenery there. (Though I will admit that a public washroom would be appreciated.)
Last summer, the congestion between (Ironworkers) Second Narrows bridge and Central Lonsdale was appalling. It would routinely take me an hour to commute between these two locations.
Something has to change.
Gaye Beyleveldt
North Vancouver
