Another School Project

Bike Lanes

Evans

January 30^th, 2020

            Safety before forward movement

Until a more reasonable plan can be completed in regards to Victorias bike lane expansions, in regards specifically to the proposed advisory bike lanes on Richard street between Vancouver street and foul bay road, it is irresponsible to move forward. Advisory bike lanes are designed with the idea of traffic flowing two ways along one single lane and when converging traffic appears, move into the area on ether side occupied by the bike lane. This type of bike lane has only been used in a handful of places across north America and has only been implemented in two places in Canada. “There is no good evidence that those are functioning in the way they are supposed to” says Corey Bulger, the policy and infrastructure chair of the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition in an article by Jasmine Bala.

Collisions involving cyclists are on the rise in Saanich, with the Saanich 2018 annual report showing a 25-present increase since the previous year. As commuters work towards a both a greener and cheaper way to travel, the main area of concern should be on implementing long term safety measures to encourage travel by bicycle. As the current political climate emphasizes on lowering greenhouse gasses, more thought should be put towards potential expansions.

The importance of creating a safer plan before moving forward with the expansion of Victorias bicycle lanes can be further underlined by the fact that the 2016 Canadian census showed that Victoria has the highest rate of reginal commuters cycling to work at 6.6 percent. A 2017 capital regional district study has also suggested that 15 present of morning travel to the downtown core is done by bicycle.

Working on long term plans in regards to expansion of bike lanes, with specific consideration paid to the safety of cyclists, is much more important for the future of Victoria as a leader in green innovation for the 21^st century than implementing immediate plans.

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 This is a CMNS 165 Assignment

National Widget Company

NEWS RELEASE

DATE January 17^th, 2020

NWC Rehires all laid off employees

VICTORIA:  All laid off employees to be rehired, 50 jobs return in Victoria

NWC has announced that due to steady increase of sales, all employees laid off 6 months ago, including the 50 employees from NWCs head office will be rehired.

“The increase in sales has been unprecedented. We think this opportunity opens up enormous markets which will last for years.” Says National Widget Company President Andrew Bryce. Employees will be called in as needed, with full operations being met in 6 weeks.  New markets have opened up commercially and residentially in locations such as China and the Middle East, with the former needing widgets installed in every new building in the country. NWC is the first company to bridge the China market.

National widget company is a family run business that was established in 1888, making it both the oldest Widget company and one of the oldest family run businesses in Canada.

“As a family-owned company, it was heartbreaking to lay off so many loyal people so we are thrilled to be offering employment to people we consider part of the family.” Says Andrew Bryce, President, in response to the rehiring.

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