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Letter: Functioning sidewalks should be a priority around Burnaby schools

Editor: Just read NOW editor Chris Campbell's "sidewalk fix" column and had a couple thoughts that came to mind that I thought I'd share. How does the City of Burnaby decide on sidewalks - adding new ones, repairing old ones, etc.
Steve Brugger
Sidewalks Marine
Raksh Kapoor navigated between parked cars and traffic on Marine Drive with no separated sidewalk close to his home.Maria Rantanen

Editor:

Just read NOW editor Chris Campbell's "sidewalk fix" column and had a couple thoughts that came to mind that I thought I'd share. 

How does the City of Burnaby decide on sidewalks - adding new ones, repairing old ones, etc.

Just wondering this as my kids go to Alpha secondary and after all the upgrades are just about said and done, there is still a significant stretch on Alpha that is lacking proper sidewalks? 

How about Aubrey, where Lochdale school is located - that is also lacking significant stretches of sidewalk. Or around Sperling school? Shouldn't proper sidewalks around schools be a priority?

Or why is Burnwood Avenue being repaired when the sidewalk is actually in decent shape? There were some sections with roots being pushed up, but seriously, it was not that bad.  

I feel bad for those Marine Drive residents (in South Burnaby). Seven years seems like way too long to have to wait. Do our local politicians have to wait that long to get in a round of free golf? Just wondering. Anyway, thank for the time.

Steve Brugger, Burnaby