“Easy now fellow islanders”
Regarding the back up for cars waiting along East Road in line for the Hornby ferry I would suggest that people irate about this situation take a deep breath and calm down.
There is no panic and nobody’s is being run over etc.
I live on East Road close to the ferry terminal ( 28 years ) and watch the proceedings daily and generally speaking there is absolutely no reason to hit the panic button. A little patience and some general goodwill towards other people on the road is all it takes. Inconvenient from time to time yes, but no big problem.
My driveway has on occasion been blocked but when I leave with my boat in tow heading for Bill Mee boat launch visitors to Hornby will gladly make room if needed. Usually it is not even necessary.. As for passing the line up in the “wrong” lane same thing.
My advise. Take it slow, give them a little smile and it all works out.
Remember to look out for the little ones and their pet dogs.
As for the emergency vehicles etc. yesterday I watched the ambulance pass a long line up driving in the “wrong “ lane without any problem. The driver was courteous and very slow with lights on.
So please tone down the rhetoric, take it easy and let us not get into police/tickets ( for what btw, being on the road ? ) ragging on BC ferries, traffic controllers etc.
We live on an island and can surely take an extra 15 seconds delay as a minor inconvenience.
Be patient. And kind.
Kris Christensen,
5315 East Road
