ATVs should not be allowed on town roads, says CBS resident

Dear Editor:

Regarding the Public Hearing on the use of ATVs in CBS at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, with the independent commissioner – in my opinion, governments and the Conception Bay South Town Council should be promoting and facilitating walking as a healthy lifestyle for all citizens in the town.

It is strongly recommended not to accept ATV use as a legitimate mode of transportation in the Town of Conception Bay South.

More specifically, it is recommended that ATVs not be permitted to travel on roads and trails where citizens walk in CBS, because of the hazard, destruction, pollution, dust, and noise. Many of our roads still have open ditches, no sidewalks and very little shoulder, forcing citizens to walk on the streets with traffic. In addition, our road infrastructure is having difficulty handling the current level of traffic and the town is growing rapidly.

Who is liable if a pedestrian is injured by an ATV in CBS?

Ken W. Smith, Kelligrews, CBS