The Editor,
Re: "Let's not waste this transit opportunity," the Now letters, Feb. 5.
The transit referendum's "No" side has a valid point that the B.C. government and TransLink could have ensured much more accountability for taxpayers' money.
However, since they are not going to change their ways in my lifetime, and I want to improve lives and environment for this fast growing Lower Mainland, I am going to swallow the bitter pill and vote "Yes" in the transit referendum. The substantial benefits include: reducing emissions, improving our air quality, fewer smoggy days, an effective transit system leading to fewer traffic accidents, time saved on daily commutes and better health for residents as they reach daily fitness goals by walking to transit or cycling.
The pioneers who came before endured hardship for our sake, so I think the 35 cents a day that it cost me is something I can endure for the health and welfare of our future generation.
Diane Matier, Surrey