News TeReview Wednesday, December 11, 1991 = A32

N. Saanich backs safety measures on highways

Temporary steps to improve Instead of upgrading the high- asking for is just a straightforward
safety and save lives on the Trans- —__ way, Bailin recommended people safety feature.”
Canada and Pat Bay Highways stop using cars and start using Tumer recommended council
were endorsed Monday by North buses. A more effective public members endorse the proposals.
Saanich council members, with transit system would also resolve “It’s going to save lives in the next

the exception of Ald. Dee Bailin. the problem, she said. five years.” :

Bailin opposed the six “band- Ald. Brian Dunic said all of the Council members, sitting as the j
aid solutions,” saying the work recommended work is to improve transportation committee, ;
imposes additional cost for tax- highway safety. ‘What they’re endorsed the proposals. =

payers without providing long-
term solutions.

The temporary solutions were
proposed to resolve some of the
most dangerous spots on both
highways until the regional trans- :
portation study is completed and -
the moratorium lifted from the AND :
Island Highway Project, Ald. Bill :
Tumer explained. ~ GR AN .

Turner said none of the recom- DPARE NTS :

mendations directly affect North
Saanich — although a recom-

PARENTS

mended $35,000 eastbound Elizabeth Garwood : :
through lane at Beacon Avenue
and the Pat Bay Highway will Are you in a position to invest in your children and grandchildren’s
make it easier for North Saanich future and haven't done anything about it?
residents to reach Sidney. Thoughiful parents and grandparents are taking the time to
The project also includes impro- ensure the financial and educational security of the next
vements to the Island View Road generation. SESS
intersection with an extended left- Spend a little time on the important things in life. i
tum lane and new nght-tum accel- Give me a call today. s
eration lane for southbound traffic. : : i
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Dunic noted North Saanich had
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Church’s special service Sunday evening. Children from the be fixed despite the moratorium on J] AUUreSs .......--essesscessssessssessoceocenseesreneeeceecceresessensenerss
church performed songs and presented tableaux telling the the Island Highway Project.
story of the nativity. “This is what we asked for.”

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