The Editor,
We need new bridges and roads. We need to maintain them. We need to tax the residents of this region and all that pass through here to accomplish these goals.
It should be without any doubt that improving our air shed, lands and waterways is an important component of this decision. We don’t need any form of tolls to do so.
The solution is so obvious: taxes on fuels. It hasn’t been done out of fear of voters backlash.
I call on our government to be brave and finally address this matter.
There is other issues that are part of this that also should be addressed.
Since AirCare was closed, more and more vehicles are driving around polluting our air shed as their motors are worn out, not tuned up, etc .All vehicles over 10 years of age should be tested again. Cars, boats and motorcycles should be reviewed as well for fuel use and noise levels.
Thousands of people with little regard for our environment are buying large vehicles that use huge amounts of fuel to travel around. A carbon levy on these personal — not commercial — vehicles should be imposed to help keep our world liveable.
A tax on fuel should also deter this inconsiderate lifestyle.
Steve Mancinelli, Coquitlam
