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Submitted by Marcus the Pak Kokian:
(Letters to editor)
Sir,
I have been astounded to read in your Forums that the cost-ratio of an inverted U shaped parking space for a bike would be around HK$49,000 (see Bike Park @ Ferry Pier forum).
To put this into some perspective, that amount to assist cyclists (or Not as the idea seems blindingly obvious to be) would pay for a current Aberdeen ferry return ticket for 3.8 years.
Both of these issues are of increasing concern to a growing number of islanders and, in some extreme cases, are beginning to consider a move to DbAY. No doubt the thought of being pebble-dashed with shotcrete whilst strutting along the YSW 'catwalk' is starting to fray nerves.
Fat-Gor as profiled in Lamma-zine today, should be aware of these issues facing his former home. I am certain he would support a proper ferry service over a $18m bike park. Also, the Banyan Tree Spa/Resorts guy (I'm very sorry that I can't recall his name, but he is from Lamma - hence the Banyan Tree name). CE Donald Tsang's popularity might even rise a nano-point if he was seen as supporting a cause that was not Beijing-based. Selina Chow's tourism experience could more than question the present TPB $billions global ad campain being based on eco-tourism to the outlying islands. A dream team!
Whilst it all seems futile, and concrete will be poured one way or another every year, that in itself does not effect daily lives too much. However, when a popular ferry route for all sectors of society is dropped, when a prospering cosmopolitan hamlet is effectively marooned, and when consultation with users/residents is at the bottom of the list, it does, and its time to call the big shots and the ICAC hotline on 2526 6366.
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