City News
Richmond City Council has hit the brakes on a long-planned multi-use pathway along Steveston Highway.
Council was asked to add $2.49 million to address the project’s budget shortfall but voted 5-4 against the motion. The pathway was included in city planning documents as far back as 2012 when it was included in Richmond’s Official Community Plan. …
Mayor Malcolm Brodie had a different view, saying the city needs to look toward building for the future.
“I remember when I was on the TransLink board way back in the day, we had the same decision to make on the Canada Line bridge, we decided that we would put in the bike lane because we’re planning for the future — not for today and tomorrow — we’re planning for way off in the future.”
Brodie told OMNI News he’s disappointed in how the vote went Tuesday night.
“I’m very disappointed because our aim in developing this plan over many, many years is to develop and extend the capacity for active transportation — particularly walking and cycling — in Richmond.” …