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Originally Posted by Kisai
Are you really going to suggest that only one ferry was on the chopping block?
The Harrop and Glade ferries are being replaced and will be in service by 2018.
Yet...
A ferrytale existence
Like what I want to draw the comparison to is, that if a community is only reachable by ferry, then that community might want to keep it that way to prevent development. But that comes at a cost, and when the ferry is free to use, that means that community is being subsidized heavily by the government.
The Sunshine coast ferry isn't free. But how much is that route being subsidized by the large ferry routes? |
Maybe I misread your post? I'm not sure anymore.
There is a lot of negativity in your post, so I'm not sure if you are for or against bridges replacing inland ferries.
If I was correct and replacing the ferries upsets you, then I stand by my comment. It happened once in the time frame you mentioned.
If I was wrong and you want more bridges, then I would amend my post to "Sorry it only has happened only once. It should happen more."
But I really don't get what you are getting at. Replacing a ferry over a fairly narrow river seems like a no brainer.
A bridge to Glade would not change a single thing in that town. It's not like there is some untapped natural wonder they have that exists no where else that we all want to go see so badly except there is a tiny ferry in the way so we don't go, and with a bridge the town would be swamped with asshole tourists and land speculators. Just like every single other town in the province. There isn't a single small town on a road anywhere anymore.
Being on a road sure did make Robson a cappuccino sipping, purse dog, yuppie paradise.
I mean, I don't get it.