Events in Vancouver: transit and regional planning
The Monday lunch blog is back after last week’s holiday with a heads up about two important local events.
Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon’s antics have made for good blog fodder lately, the newest of which include a push for later SkyTrain hours and fiscally unjustifiable turnstiles for SkyTrain stations. He also continues to demonstrate his perseverance against common sense and common opinion by pushing through Bill 43 again — this time with apparent success — in the new session. This new law replaces TransLink with a board of businessmen who will essentially be controlled by the Ministry. All democracy will be removed from processes and, no doubt, “what Falcon wants, Falcon gets.” See Keep Transit Public for more info and be sure to attend the rally Wednesday at 4:30 at Canada Place.
Today in Vancouver and on other dates in various municipalities is a series of meetings related to the Regional Growth Strategy Review. (Thanks for the heads up, Raul!)
In November and December 2007, we will be hosting meetings in your community to talk about regional growth challenges. How can growth be accommodated on a limited land base? How will we provide the housing that will be needed for a growing and aging population? How will we keep Metro Vancouver prosperous and competitive in the global economy? How will people and goods get around in the region?
Come to a meeting in your area to learn more about the issues and options facing our region, and help us choose a sustainable future.
For more information call Metro Vancouver at 604-432-6365.
Tonight’s meeting is at the Vancouver Public Library from 7 to 9 pm.
