Community Activists Modify Construction Signs

Morning commuters were greeted with new messages along Gateway Program construction routes this morning. 


The construction announcement signs had been modified to read "Farms not Freeway", "Peatland not Pavement", "Homes not Highways" and "Transit not Truck Routes."


The action occurred on the last scheduled day of climate talks in Copenhagen.  Government reports estimate the Gateway program will increase greenhouse gas emissions by over 160,000 tonnes per year.  Independent modelling puts the figure at over 300,000 tonnes.

The signs modified included promises that transportation experts have consistently questioned.

Some sign promise that the project will be "Reducing Congestion." Yet, Gordon Campbell said in 2003 “You cannot build your way out of congestion”.


The signs also promise that the government is "Strengthening the Economy."  The Provincial and Federal governments have provided massive investments to the Port in Prince Rupert to develop its container handling abilities. Yet the Prince Rupert port is quiet and being used at less than half of its capacity, while the Provincial Government spends billions to expand DeltaPort and its infrastructure.





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Rod Smelser said…
How long were the banners in place?
Rob said…
I understand that most of them were still up 24 hours later. I haven't heard since then.
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