Keep the Acadian Bus Lines Terminal Downtown!

We the undersigned draw Fredericton City Council's attention to the following:

THAT:

-an intercity bus service is an integral part of a vibrant downtown core

-the City of Fredericton has professed its desire to be a green city, and the use of public transportation reduces greenhouse gas emissions arising from the use of personal vehicles

-the City of Fredericton is home to several post-secondary institutions, with many students of these institutions needing convenient and affordable access to public transportation on weekends and holidays

-a bus terminal is a valuable opportunity to encourage tourism by making a good first impression on those passing through our community; while a poorly-designed or inconvenient terminal reflects negatively on our city

-those relying on public transportation are often on limited incomes, and should not be expected to bear the increased cost of cab fare to get to a distantly located bus terminal

THEREFORE, we petitioners demand that the City of Fredericton take immediate action to secure a downtown location for the Acadian Bus Lines Terminal.