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Ferry parking not an option

The following letter was sent to Coastal Link Ferries and Captain Ihab Shaker and copied to Coast Reporter.

In the Jan. 22 edition of Coast Reporter, you are quoted as stating that Coastal Link Ferries plans to use B.C. Ferries’ parking facilities in Langdale. It is regrettable that you did not consult B.C. Ferries prior to announcing your proposal publicly, as we could have advised you that our parking lot is not an option.

New security requirements have been initiated, and we are not prepared to take on additional risks. Additionally, our parking lot is for the sole benefit of our customers and people who utilize our facility. Had you thought to contact us first, we would have made this clear to you.

I suggest you contact the SCRD and other parties to secure the necessary parking you may need.

Mike Corrigan, executive VP and chief operating officer, B.C. Ferries


Comments

fcotton says...

The point is, you just don't announce the you will be using someone's property without permission-what's next? useing your driveway??

Posted on February 9, 2010 @ 9:30 pm PST | Report post to Editor | 3241209 

SM says...

I don't know how many of the people who commute currenty will switch to the new boat, and I myself don't commute often. I do know that I would rather pay $11 a day plus bus for the 2 months a year I commute then $25 a day plus transit. Also the parking lot down there is full as it is so I don't think they are passing up an opportunity at all.

Posted on February 7, 2010 @ 3:36 pm PST | Report post to Editor | 3224182 

Coals says...

What kind of business person would slam shut the door of opportunity? Is BC Ferries a company that can't think outside the box? Would a deal to generate revenue from their available parking not make good business sense? Or is it easier to just keep increasing fares to cover lost business opportunities?

Posted on February 4, 2010 @ 3:28 pm PST | Report post to Editor | 3204636 

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