stokes stokes:
A bridge to the island while possible is a horrible idea. We cant seem to sort the traffic issues we have now, can you imagine if our population grew because then people would be able to commute to Vancouver?
Or worse the cost of housing would sky rocket yet again as more people would move here from Vancouver driving our already unmanagable real estate out of reach for the average person.
Those of us who enjoy the island do not want to see our way of life ruined by a bridge.
The biggest issue with BC Ferries is a mismanagement of funds and unsustainable salaries and bonuses for the top 2% of employess!!...just my opinion
Don't forget that a vast majority of the Islands economy comes from tourism. As Sapper suggested, we could cash in from the day trippers using a bridge.
Commuting to Vancouver from the Island would be like commuting to Vancouver from Chilliwack, regardless of where the bridge is built. A small portion of the population would, but you wont see people moving there in droves in order to work in Vancouver, while living somewhere else. I also don't think it would cause the population of the island to skyrocket. The population of the Island is already now over 800 000 and will likely be over 1 million in the next 5-10 years.
If we don't find a way to be able to provide goods and services for the population growth beyond the inadequate ferry services, then the cost of owning property will be the least of your concern when it pales to $2-$3/litre gasoline and meat being sold at the market for $10+ per pound.