June 7th, 1976

given that situation any kind of thought. Alderman Keryluk stated he

felt special consideration regarding the 3~mile distance policy for bussing
students sheuld be given to this problem until the Lougheed Highway re-con-
struction is completed, and Acting~Mayor Alderman Traboulay suggested that
perhaps B.C. Hydro transit could provide bussing for the students at
reduced rates.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seccnded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the B.C. Hydro & Power Authority be requested to consider
providing a bus service for students in the morning and afternoon between
the new Hastings Junior~Secondary School and the Eastern portion of the
City, and that the Board of Schcol Trustees, School District No. 43
(Coquitlam), be asked to support: this request. Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Mabbett
stated he felt the Council should pressure the School Board and local
Government representatives to assist in resolving the problem, rather
than approach the B.C. Hydro & Power Authority. Alderman Thompson
pointed out that there is no sidewalk along the highway to the bridge

for the students to walk on, and he stated he felt the School Board

should be supporting the City in a strong lobby to the Provincial Government:

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for completion of the Lougheed Highway improvements.

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Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Thompson:

That discussions be initiated with the Provincial Highways Department
regarding arrangements to be made for students going to and from the new
Hastings Junior-Secondary School over the construction area when work on
the Lougheed Highway commences. Carried.
Acting-Mayor Alderman Traboulay requested the City Administrator
and City Engineer to arrange a meeting in Victoria between City representatives
and The Honourable Alex Fraser, Minister of Highways, with respect to
the Lougheed Highway reconstruction.
‘Riwy.Trans.Comm. , From the Railway Transport Committee, Canadian Transport Commission,
,CTC, re Red Bridge~-
‘Pitt R.Rd. May 26th, 1976, concerning the traffic problem at the Red Bridge~Pitt
wrallway crossing
: River Road railway crossing, commenting that the situation has been
alleviated to some extent hy a decrease in rail traffic following completion
of repairs to the bridge over the Fraser River and by raising the speed

limit on the track from 5 to 15 m.p.h., and advising that as a bridge to

span the railway at this location might qualify for a grant from the