MEMORANDUM JUN { i 4975
TO: Mayor and Council Jurie 4th, 1979

FROM: Alderman E.W. Mabbett

In reference to the serious problem that has existed for the past two years at
the corner of the Lougheed Highway and Shaughnessy Street, where the Highways
Design Branch missed the right turn lane entering Port Coquitlam from the west
going east on the Lougheed Highway.

Although everyone agrees that this lane is a must and presumably the Highways
Department are slowly doing something about, this is not good enough.

At Highways request we have done our part in trying to purchase the Texaco
property and now are in expropriation proceedings.

This access is an important part of the highway system serving Port Coquitlam,
not only for the residents of the southside, but the industrial area employees,
and the very important need to help keep our downtown area viable.

We have seen considerable growth in the downtown area recently, and it is our
responsibility to see that the Provincial government gets on with the construction

of the right turn lane.

I recommend that the Mayor arrange a meeting immediately with the Minister
responsible, requesting immediate action on this important access link into

Port Coquitlam.

Respectfully submitted,

E.W. Mabbett,
Alderman