Seen Around Town: An Opportunity to Invest Locally in Transit to Fight Global Climate Change
We’re in the midst of a controversial vote on the future of our regional transportation system here in Vancouver, Canada and I came across this timely quote from Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation, in the May 2015 edition of BC Business magazine.
While there are many, many good reasons to #voteYES I think it’s worth highlighting that these investments are the lowest hanging fruit in the local fight against global climate change. Let’s pick ‘em!
As you can see from my blue sky marked ballot, I just did.
I’ve also included a map of the transportation investments proposed by the Mayor’s Council. It’s those investments that we are voting on.
Related:
- ‘Metro Vancouver’s transit and transportation referendum’ (Moving in a Liveable Region)
- ‘Metro Vancouver air quality suffers as driving increases’ (Vancouver Sun)
- 'On transit, vote Yes for your kids’ future’ (Vancouver Sun)
- ‘Transit funding will drive Canadian cities into the future’ (The Georgia Straight)
- Infographic: ‘Who takes transit to work in Vancouver?’ (Business in Vancouver)
- ‘Will Vancouver think big on transit?’ (The Globe & Mail)