The following is contributed by Ian Gartshore - who runs a Blog called Energy Solutions For 4 People - http://energysolutions4realpeople.blogspot.com/ He coordinated a Sustainable Transportation Symposium in Nanaimo in the Fall.
As transportation accounts for most of the greenhouse gases, adds a great deal to our personal expense, and that every industrialised country in the world, except Canada, is adding to its rail infrastructure, I'd encourage us all to sign the petition to strengthen our Island rail, especially the vital bridge taking trains to the Victoria train station.
Friends, tomorrow the Victoria City Council makes a FINAL DECISION about whether the rail will remain on the Johnson Street bridge. A "No" decision will impact the whole of the island now and far into the future. Please consider signing this petition. It will be sent to BC's Minister of Transportation, MLAs, Mayors, and Victoria Councillors. This morning on CBC radio, I heard the Mayor of Victoria report that the Minister of Transportation Bond has not even responded to the City Councillors request to talk to them about the rail's future on the bridge. Vancouver Island needs a cohesive transportation system to connect our island community and our participation is vital.
Here is the link to the petition:
http://johnsonstreetbridge.org/?p=1907
I would also encourage you to go to the non-profit Island Corridor Foundation's website (this Foundation owns the railway) and take further action to help Vancouver Island join the 21st century and become more transporation sustainable. http://www.islandrail.ca/media-room/how-you-can-help-turn-the-train-around/
Ian.
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