Open Letter Criticizes BC Ferries Response to Speeding Concerns

infrastructure · June 2023 · Denman Island roads

Sharon Small of Friends of Denman Forests wrote an open letter to Deborah Marshall criticizing BC Ferries' characterization of speeding issues on Denman Island. The letter states that speeding by Hornby-bound drivers is a daily norm causing safety hazards and that BC Ferries' minimizing language undermines community concerns. The letter calls for immediate mitigation measures including better traffic control and reliable ferry service.

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• “An Open Letter to Deborah Marshall... The number one concern listed is 'The impact of Hornby Island-bound traffic on safety and quality of life for Denman Island residents'... Your statement can be interpreted... minimizing or misrepresenting our grave concern and fears... This competition amongst Hornby drivers to get ahead of the ferry line is a daily threat to our tranquil rural island life.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 15th, 2023 (June 15th, 2023)

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