10 lanes for $3 billion is a really dumb idea. Here’s why.

The Massey Bridge is a 10-lane mega infrastructure project conceived in 2013 by the British Columbia Provincial government to replace the ageing George Massey Tunnel which links Delta and Richmond over the South Arm of the Fraser River. A new crossing is needed, and there’s never been a better opportunity to take action and make the right choice for the future growth, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship in the Metro Vancouver region.

Building our way out of congestion doesn’t work.

The current crossing works well for current all-day traffic volume. Like all roads, during peak travel times there’s more volume than the road was designed to handle. …