Editor:
TransLink is seeking feedback on its Southwest Area Transport Plan Phase 2 before June 19. This plan contains alarming proposals affecting Tsawwassen's bus-Canada Line commuters.
TransLink is proposing to eliminate the 602 bus service. Currently there are a total of 18 trips from Tsawwassen northbound to the Canada Line in the morning rush, shared between the 602, 603 and 604 buses. Eliminating the 10 trips for the 602 as proposed, and with no proposed increase in frequency of service for 603 and 604, will amount to a 44 per cent cut in the morning rush hour service.
Similarly, the evening rush service would be reduced by 48 per cent. There are also changes proposed in the routing of 603 and 604 in Tsawwassen that will affect bus stop use and walking distances for some Tsawwassen commuters.
Any "improved" service for the 601 is largely irrelevant for commuters to Vancouver since it will take an hour just to get to Bridgeport.
With more and more development taking place in Tsawwassen, it is unconscionable for TransLink to be contemplating this drastic reduction in a well-used service. Time is short to register objections to the proposed cuts by completing an online survey at www.translink.ca/swatp or by filling out a paper survey available at the library.
It would be appropriate for Delta council to voice its objections on behalf of Tsawwassen residents.
Adrian Wightman
