At last - chance to vote on buses in Bargate

Those of you - and we know there are many - who accept the need for better bus services around the town but oppose the services running through Strait Bargate have the chance to make your voices heard tomorrow.
The Better Boston Group has arranged a survey of their own following the one carried out on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council by consultants Mott Macdonald.
You may recall that the survey period was reduced from a month to three weeks, and that the forms barely touched on the issue of buses travelling through pedestrian areas. In addition, we pointed out that it was possible to complete the form online repeatedly - giving proponents of the service the chance to tip the scales in favour of the Into Town service.
The Better Boston Group says:
"We believe that the question should have been very simple:- Do you believe that the Into Town bus service should travel through Strait Bargate? YES or No?
"The responses to Mott MacDonalds terminology casts serious doubts on the results, in light of the fact that there has been a very strong level of opposition from the public to this element of the new service.
"We accept that this may have changed, but in an effort to evaluate this situation we intend setting up our own very simple consultation.
"On Wednesday 13th of May, from 8.30am until 5.00pm, we will be in attendance at the Entrance to Strait Bargate, near Marks and Spencer.
"We will erect two very clearly marked voting stations. The question will be asked as indicated above.
"We assure all concerned that no persuasion or influence will take place.
"We expect a free, fair unimpeded opportunity will be given for all opinions.
"If it is proved that the people accept this route then all our resistance to the use of Strait Bargate will cease.
"We therefore invite all to attend, and indeed help us if you can, at any and all times of the day to see how this trial evolves.
"We look forward to seeing you there."


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