Dear Editor,
Money for rail overpass?
I have an idea. Some time ago, both Trudeau and Eby grandstanded in Maple Ridge – promising $285 million combined for Taiwanese-owned E. One Moli Energy for a grandiose expansion plan. Now we find that this is on hold or may never happen.
We have a real safety, environmental and congestion problem. That problem is the level CPR crossing on Harris Road.
I probably need to be updated or corrected, but my understanding was a shortfall of about $70 million to build the underpass. This is not an idea; it is a necessity. As CPR moves forward with a third track, it will be impossible to traverse Harris Road without an overpass or less popular underpass.
This is a national issue relating to the movement from the largest port in Canada, grain and fertilizer from the Prairies, forest products, intermodal, etc. but it has become a Pitt Meadows' problem.
Our prime minister and premier can ante up, and will still have $200 million for their green initiatives. Put the money forward. It can and will be built.
Tired taxpayer,
Dan Kosicki, Pitt Meadows
