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No, I don't want fries with that shelter

Dear Editor: Enough, enough! The new West Vancouver bus shelters/ advertising structures have gone too far. Do we have to ad(d) to an already saturated public realm with even more district/citypromoted advertising? I hate advertising.

Dear Editor:

Enough, enough! The new West Vancouver bus shelters/ advertising structures have gone too far. Do we have to ad(d) to an already saturated public realm with even more district/citypromoted advertising?

I hate advertising. We all hate advertising, except those who make their livelihood in the advertising business. No, even the majority of them unadmittedly hate advertising. It surrounds us constantly, in our print, on our screens, through our phones, lining our streets. We are sick of being accosted. We are (I am) at fatigue levels.

So why does our local government decide to get in on the action? Do we need revenue? Sure we could always have more. Yet I'm sure we could find other ways to reduce spending to make up for the minor income bus shelter revenue produces. How about slowing down the constant, unnecessary construction on sidewalk and curbs. I recall one of the reasons for moving to West Vancouver was the character of the country-lane streets.

Do the bus shelters add to the beautification of the street? We as a city have declared and demonstrated our commitment to improve the character and viability of Ambleside. Street furnishings, such as the bus shelters, are an immediate addition to the enhancement of the public realm the city can contribute directly. Bus shelters that integrate local art and design - sure. A beautiful covered bench - great. A six-foot by six-foot image of a hamburger and fries - please!

Tom Bunting West Vancouver