Editor:
Re: Highway congestion can be traced back to approval of too many developments, letter to the editor, Nov. 12
Contrary to popular assumption, more people living in South Delta does not automatically equate with increased traffic.
If people want less traffic, I suggest they drive less and increase their use of other forms of transportation (i.e. transit, cycling and walking). Active transportation is highly beneficial for personal and environmental health, not to mention social and cultural benefits.
The automatic conclusion that new residential developments translate into a high ratio of singleoccupancy vehicles is fast becoming an out-dated assumption as more and more people are realizing the benefits of green and active transportation as well as opportunities for local destinations of jobs, shopping and entertainment.
In South Delta, we can look forward to a new local destination opportunity for shopping, jobs and culture when the Tsawwassen First Nation malls are open.
Carol Vignale
