June 14, 1984

Mr. R. A. Freeman

City of Fort Coquitlam
McAllister Avenue

Port Coquitlam, B.C.

Dear Mr. Freeman:

I have recently spoken with Mayor Traboulay, concerning a petition
that residents of our neighborhood would like to put forward to Council
at a meeting in the near future.

By way of this letter, I would like to formally request that our
topic be placed on the agenda of a regular Council meeting, as it greatly
concerns a large number of residents.

Our neighborhood has long been plagued with a serious noise and traffic
congestion problem, due to the unwelcome presence of dirt bike riders in
the area of Mary Hill commonly referred to as, "The Pits".

Specfically, we have had as many as ten vehicles laden with dirt bikes,
dune buggies, etc. etc., parked outside our homes on the Western Drive
cul-de-sac, not to mention a number also parked at the end of Paula Place.

Through questioning, we have determined that many of these people come
from various parts of the region, including Mission, Haney, Burnaby, and
North Vancouver. Apparently, these pits are renowned.

These people start their bikes outside our doors and proceed to roar
off into the Pits, and, in addition, continue to ride back and forth very

near all of the houses in the area.

Many of the people who have signed the petition were quick to point
out that there is also a very real danger of pedestrians being hit by the
bikes, In fact, I was told of two such incidents involving children which
occurred near Hazel Trembath School, behind Sandra Way. Many have said
they can or wili no lunger enjoy a walk with their families in the area

because of the situation.

I would point out that, as a neighborhood, we have had some measure
of success lately, in turning some of these vehicles away, but have very
often had to call for the assistance of the:R.C.M.P.

To say the least, our patience has been sorely tried, but we have no
further wish to have to act as "vigilantes"; however, we believe we are
entitled to a normally peaceful neighborhood.

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