I appreciate reading other people’s opinions, especially when it comes to looking at ways of creating greater environmentally friendly communities.
We have many advocates who constantly remind us why it’s essential to have a liveable planet, not just for our own health (and all living elements), but for future generations.
I can’t find the “beam me up, Scotty” button on Planet Earth, so, I’m stuck here. Just like the rest of you.
Canada has one such advocate and stalwart, tireless person, through his work for this planet and all upon it – David Suzuki.
As a monthly financial supporter for the David Suzuki Foundation (https://davidsuzuki.org) I was most impressed to read their latest newsletter, regarding three Canadian cities (Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal) are doing to provide sustainable transportation (https://davidsuzuki.org/project/sustainable-transportation).
The article mentions three key elements: 1) more efficient transit, 2) active transportation such as biking, walking and accessible pathways for those with limited mobility and 3) electric vehicles.
While we all know that these three cities’ populations leave Penticton dwarfed, I don’t understand what is stopping Penticton City Council, businesses and citizens from making real efforts to take care of their health, community and the planet.
I’d like to see Penticton added to David Suzuki’s list, as a city that cares for this planet and its occupants.
As a public transit user since 2010, guess what folks — I’m still here, nor have I’ve not ceased to live. However, I’ve lived up to my personal promise, to have one less car on the road when I retired. One of the many benefits (yes, there are lots) of using public transit is being able to relax (I leave the attention to traffic to the very capable bus drivers).
Then there’s the social elements, such as meeting friends and making new friends.
And buying samosas for a hungry bus driver, at the recent Punjabi Festival, with the help of extra tickets from Coun. Judy Sentes. That’s what I call fun!
Brigid Kemp, Penticton
