7/22/10
Changes to route - Message from Maddie
Good morning! I am writing this on July 21, 2010 - asking if there are riders on the Route 66 buses who have concerns over the proposed change to end the bus stop at Hutchison Road (with the probable availability of Valleyview in September, I am assuming) This change does not impact me personally, but there are riders who walk to Hutchison Road who will now have to find another way to get to the bus. As part of the 'Route 66 community' I am willing to participate in writing letters to the Minstry of Transportation, BC Transit and the CVRD Transit Committee to raise this point: Route 66 is timed for commuters/ Malahat congestion AND the original investment by the Province ( I have checked the original News Release) was also with a view to reducing carbon footprints/actions to mitigate climate change. The Folks who walk to Hutchison are a great example of 'going green' even in a rural community!! Also, the efficiencies of organizing the commuter park and rides along the highway is important but to what extent is this effective when riders, who live near to the Highway but do not have a car, are displaced? I think we need both Hutchison and Valleyview (which will allow better access to the service for those who live in deep Cowichan Bay). According to the Area C Director, Gerry Giiles, there will be a meeting of the Transit Committee in early - to mid-August so I am willing to draft a letter a.s.a.p. If you are interested in joining in, please say so :)) Maddie
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Hi Maddie, Terry told me that you were trying to get in touch. I have written to voice my complaint against the change and recieved an unsatisfactory answer. I know that at least 5 others have written as well.
ReplyDeleteI had 4 passengers write letters directly to BC Transit last week after they were informed of what they want to do to the runs along with changing the stops (reduce the morning 66's by 9 minutes and reduce the afternoon 66 and 99's by 3 minutes) and got pretty much the same response....."this is what we have decided and this is what we are doing. The new schedules are being printed". It will be interesting to see what happens after it is implemented.
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