Dear Editor,
The City of Richmond has approved a $90 million budget for a new Steveston Community Centre, an exciting and much-needed investment for our neighbourhood.
However, one glaring issue remains unaddressed: Steveston's outdated and inadequate transit infrastructure.
For over 30 years, the Steveston bus loop has been a "temporary" fixture, an ongoing safety hazard and an inconvenience to residents, commuters and visitors alike.
The current temporary bus exchange is located on Chatham Street between Second Avenue and First Avenue.
With no designated transit hub, the area lacks proper infrastructure, creating congestion and unsafe conditions for pedestrians.
How is it that the city can commit to such a massive project without incorporating a proper transit plan?
Steveston has grown significantly over the years, yet transit improvements have been consistently overlooked.
The new community centre is an opportunity to finally integrate a permanent, well-designed bus exchange that improves safety and efficiency.
Yet, once again, it seems that public transit is an afterthought rather than a priority.
A proper transit hub would also align with the City of Richmond's broader goals of reducing car dependency and encouraging more residents to use public transit. Investing in reliable, accessible transit infrastructure is essential for meeting sustainability targets and easing traffic congestion throughout the community.
City council must stop ignoring this longstanding problem and take action.
A proper transit hub is not just a convenience—it is a necessity for a sustainable and safe community.
With $90 million being spent on a new facility, now is the time to get this done right.
Alex Sagert
Steveston
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