Surrey - The Editor, Re: "Emotions carry more weight than stats," the Now, Feb. 12.
We all pay for transit daily from taxes on gas, hydro, etc. Those of us who live south of the Fraser River not only pay these taxes, we pay an additional $1,500 a year for commuting over the PortMann Bridge. Yet, those who only travel from the west side of the bridge all the way to Whistler - using the new widened highway and interchanges - do so at no additional cost. How can this possibly be considered fair? They say the additional tax will provide a new Patullo Bridge and LRT. Yet, the new bridge will be tolled, which removes what is now an alternative to being taxed for using the Port Mann.I will vote "Yes" to the new tax only if the tolls are removed on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges, or if all bridges, tunnels, and the highway to Whistler are tolled at a lower, more reasonable rate.Given that my solution will not even be considered, I will be voting "No."Steve BodajlaSurrey