Transportation Brouhaha

Starlee Speers, Astral Media Radio - Vernon

After much contentious public debate, it's time for Vernon council to decide on the city's proposed Transportation Plan. Despite a slight majority of the public favouring the no-bypass option, Vernon city staff are recommending protection of the Western bypass corridor. Long-term planner Kim Flick says, protection of the corridor doesn't mean construction of a by-pass. Flick says the no- bypass option is not a good choice should trend vehicle use continue. Staff is also recommending council endorse the ten year and ten to 25 year Transportation strategies at this afternoon's meeting. Flick says, the plan emphasizes alternatives to single occupancy vehicles like pedestrian, trail, and cycling networks.Staff is also recommending the city add a new bus to the transit system each year.