Dear Editor:
We now have a dedicated bus lane feeding to southbound Lions Gate Bridge traffic, which I am certain most will agree is a great thing as more time-efficient bus trips are bound to encourage people to use public transport. And I know from years of living on the North Shore that my fellow citizens are respectful of rules and of each other. That is why a phenomenon I have been observing in the bus lane leaves me baffled.
On the first couple of days of implementation, there was mild confusion that gave rise to some honest mistakes; however, since then, another type of driver has emerged, the type who has decided he/she has no time or patience to wait around with the rest of us.
Some take advantage of the free flowing lane right from the intersection of Marine and Capilano till the very end; others merge after a good run of 30-40 vehicle lengths.
If a traffic camera situated right around Earl's Restaurant started catching and fining people $200 per offence, that camera would be paid for in no time.
Sibel Yazman
North Vancouver
