The Editor,
Re. “A PoMo rainbow crosswalk takes a step closer to reality” (The Tri-City News, July 21).
While I support the LGBTQ community requesting a rainbow crosswalk, do they have to propose it across the street from a tot lot, daycare, skate park and public pool?
Moody Centre residents have been begging the city for more crosswalks for two decades, especially along St. Johns and Queens streets, only to have those requests fall on deaf ears.
There is already a crosswalk on Murray Street, so how about a new rainbow crosswalk at Queens or Elgin street, where there have been fatalities in the past?
Why paint over an existing crossing?
Crosswalks are for public safety, not personal agendas, exposure and a few votes in the name of art. If I am wrong, council will reconsider this proposal and the LGBTQ community will be supportive to place a brand new, life-saving rainbow crosswalk at Queens and St. Johns streets, where it would be more necessary and tasteful.
Rick Evon, Port Moody
