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A Liveable Region Coalition Initiative
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Myths of Highway Expansion.
Minister Falcon has put forth many arguments to justify his plan to spend $1 billion to widen Highway 1 and twin the Port Mann Bridge. We believe that many of these arguments are misleading to the public. Let’s consider some of the myths:
MYTH 1:
There have been no transportation investments in the lower mainland in
20 years.
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MYTH 2:
Highway expansion is a necessary part of a balanced transportation strategy
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MYTH 3:
Highway expansion will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
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MYTH 4:
Opponents of freeway are only based in Vancouver. Everyone else in the
lower mainland wants to see the freeway expanded.
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MYTH 5:
Adding highway capacity is an effective way to reduce traffic
congestion.
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MYTH 6:
Highway expansion will not cause sprawl, as this depends on zoning bylaws.
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MYTH 7:
Highway expansion will not impact the Agricultural Land Reserve.
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