To the woman who chastised me for speaking up on #3 bus. Bike broken, so forced to take bus. Man opened beer and sprayed me. He didnt apologize, he threatened me. At which point I went up and spoke to the driver. You had the nerve to chastise me for speaking up, telling me to calm down etc.? Who the hell are you? You are a bully also! Telling me to calm down etc, when I am reporting someone drinking, being abusive and bullying and threatening me! A few minutes later, another woman said she understood completely why I was angry. And then a mother explained the situation to her young daughter, beautifully, by saying that I was bullied. Yes, by the asshole drinking on the bus, and then by you for telling me what to do/what not to do! You are a bully. You just made it worse! So, are we all supposed to just let these assholes be irresponsible, do whatever they want and ruin our travel, for which we have paid?
Anonymous bike rider who hates riding buses in this city because of all the irresponsible creeps
RE: Thanks for the tip, Rants April 11. Check with the government regulating body of restaurants. I dont think any employer can hold you liable for criminal acts of others. Its just like gas-and-dash employers are not allowed to hold staff liable (although they did, resulting in tragic consequences when staff tried to stop them.) This is Canada. If there isnt a law to protect Anon from being victimized twice then shame on Canada.
J.S.
We may be a green city but for an older retired person we are a mean city. Most intersections walk signs last about 10 seconds; then you better start running if you want to make it before being run down. In the West End stop signs are only a suggestion to most motorists.Never assume they pay attention to the sign. Alleys are throughways. Walking on Beach Avenue you better beware of all the bikes on the sidewalk!! And the runners run in packs, three across, so get out of the way fast! A West End survey asked me, Do you feel safe walking in your neighbourhood? NO!! Maybe the mayor should worry more about safe walking sidewalks than how many bike lanes there are.
A retired person
Ive been biking for 45 years and Ive been able to do this because I wear a helmet. I also have lights on my bike, flickers and blinkers. I also have a bell so when I pass another cyclist I ring the bell to let them know Im passing. I wish other people would buy a bell. It costs maybe $2 at the 99 cents store. If youre not wearing a helmet youre a fool. Thats spelt f-o-o-l.
Anonymous
We all know Vancouver is not the cheapest place to live, but does it need to be so expensive? In short, no! If you ever drive just east or west of Clarke Drive there are lots of campers parked all over blue tarp and all to protect you from the elements. No utilities to pay, toilets everywhere this is the good life! I live in the area and have no problem as long as they: 1) dont put out the patio lanterns 2) sell low-quality pot 3) get a bug zapper or start riding lawnmowers around. So with a $2,000 luxury model, you can live in Vancouver the city doesnt move you along either.
Kff
