Episode 9 opens with an update on Transcona Councillor Russ Wyatt, who had a health scare last week; then a brief welcome for our newest sponsor, Timeless Tales Travel. Then, a discussion about the bike lobby and their intimidation tactics.
13.28 Part 2- Public Works chair Janice Lukes wants to get right to building a permanent bike lane on Wellington Crescent instead of installing a promised temporary lane this summer.
That’s because she thinks it will save taxpayers money, and the extra time and added inconvenience for motorists and neighborhood residents won’t amount to much. In reality, she’s doing the bidding of extremists within the bike lobby who see drivers as menaces, vehicles as the enemy of mankind, and proper public consultation as a tool of oppression.
With an election looming, it appears Lukes has chosen to cater to the radicals in case they decide to bully her on the campaign trail and shout her down, as they did at a Convention Centre meeting she held last year.
You’ll hear a recap of the information on her March 4th committee motion gleaned from various news reports, including the comments of an extremist leader of the bike lobby who thinks those who rely on vehicular transportation like seniors and the disabled “are in such a hurry” that it makes them bad citizens.
39.37 Part 3- You’ll hear a preview of our upcoming civic election coverage on the podcast and in the Winnipeg Sun.
Marty provides an explanation why your financial support of Season 7 is the best way to arm yourself, your family and your neighbours with insight, analysis and information to make good choices about who will best represent you and your community.
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