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Mayor Candidate: Nancy Cooper responds - Do you support the construction of an underpass at Ross Street? Why?

City of Salmon Arm: Cooper, Nancy - mayor candidate
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Nancy Cooper

Yes, I support the Ross Street underpass.

The current Official Community Plan (OCP) recognizes CP Rail as a major transportation route through town and as such that it can limit traffic movement. The OCP says there is a need for a grade separated crossing which accommodates motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.

I believe safe and unrestricted access to Marine Park businesses and homes is an important consideration for our community. The city’s five-year strategic and financial plans show the Ross Street underpass project scheduled for 2019 with zero tax increase.