Every neighbourhood has a story - but not always one with a happy beginning.
With the arrival of barriers and barricades has come (unwelcome) change. Traffic has suddenly funneled onto too-small alleys; parking spaces have vanished; sidewalks now spill onto the corners, their extended curbs leaving vehicles struggling to make once-simple turns. Every commute becomes a challenge.
It's time, we think, to turn the page.
Join the East Van Traffic Coalition as we try to reclaim our streets. We're gathering stories from those who experience the difficulties of full-closure reroutes and unsafe diversions - wishing to show the city that its promise of more efficient travels has failed entirely. These barricades have negatively affected our neighborhoods, and it's essential that government officials understand the daily struggles.
Help generate change by sharing your stories. We offer a convenient form, which allows you to detail how the streets have transformed under the new traffic calming measures. Explain how these barriers have impacted your time, your travels, and your community - and demand change from those who are focused on policy rather than practicality.
By lending your experiences to the cause, you help to reshape the narrative - and turn a frustrating beginning into a far happier ending.
Reclaim your neighborhood; restore your streets.
