How often have builders ignored stupid locals who said not to build there because of flooding and such that happened many years ago?

Stuff happens, again.

G.R. Greig

Victoria

What has been done to the main arteries and other roads in and around Victoria?

It has increasingly become a nightmare to venture to downtown Victoria, let alone other busy and important roads that have gone from four lanes for cars down to two and some with only one lane.

Wonderful for bicycles that carry one to two passengers, and fewer in bad weather. How many will take to these bicycle paths come the snow?

We went downtown recently in the pouring rain. Our windows and mirrors were covered in rain, and the windshield wipers were working overtime.

Anyone travelling behind the single lane on Blanshard going south was backed up for blocks. Anyone who mistakenly ventured into the right lane found themselves behind parked vehicles and had to merge back into the single lane.

There is so much going on that you can only pray you will reach your destination unscathed.

Others say they can’t believe what’s happened downtown and won’t go there unless they absolutely have to

What happens to emergency vehicles trying to get through the traffic? What will happen when the snow arrives?

It’s absolutely shameful what the various municipalities have allowed to take place, all in the name of appeasing the few bicyclists and trying to persuade people to take public transit.

We could do better.

Karin Boothroyd

Vctoria

Reclining seats may be permitted on aircraft, but courtesy is optional — and often absent.

With the issue back in the news and WestJet continuing to allow seat reclining, it’s worth asking whether passenger comfort should come at the expense of basic consideration.

While I’m not a fan of reclining seats, particularly on domestic flights, I understand that some passengers appreciate the added comfort.

Still, before exercising the right to recline, how about defaulting to courtesy? Simply turning around and asking the person behind you if they mind would go a long way.

As a six-foot-four passenger, I’m frequently frustrated by those who recline without warning, offering no chance to adjust and avoid having knees crushed by seat hardware.

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