Don’t we live in a crazy world?
Unfortunately, it got shot down.
I’m sure that, in their hearts, decision makers know it’s the right thing to do. But they’re afraid of the ire of drivers, and their revenge come the next election.
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Showing posts with label 40 km/h. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 40 km/h. Show all posts
Monday, October 14, 2013
Don't we live in a crazy world?
My latest column in the Maple Ridge News:
I previously wrote about a motion by the City of Victoria at last month’s conference for the Union of B.C. Municipalities, for a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h on all residential streets.
Unfortunately, it got shot down.
I’m sure that, in their hearts, decision makers know it’s the right thing to do. But they’re afraid of the ire of drivers, and their revenge come the next election.
Read more...
Unfortunately, it got shot down.
I’m sure that, in their hearts, decision makers know it’s the right thing to do. But they’re afraid of the ire of drivers, and their revenge come the next election.
Read more...
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Column: Reducing residential speed limits would increase safety
Here's the latest column in The News by HUB Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows:
At the upcoming Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention in September, the City of Victoria is putting forward a resolution proposing a reduction of the maximum speed limit on all B.C. residential roads from 50 to 40 km/h.
This initiative is led by Coun. Shellie Gudgeon, who says a majority of Victoria residents are supportive, but admits that there is some strong opposition from the very vocal auto-centric crowd.
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