Editor,

I’ve been thinking about the proposed Langley funicular since reading about it in The Record, and I’ve finally decided it’s a great idea, especially if it can be made to serve Langley residents more fully in addition to our boating visitors.

For example, I live in an upstairs apartment which I love and hope to continue occupying as long as possible. However, I’m getting older, as are many Langley residents, and the stairs are getting more and more daunting. Therefore, why not add, with a simple series of bridges and ramps, ways of moving from the funicular to our upstairs apartments without having to walk up and down stairs? This could add years to our ability to remain in our preferred homes.

I can’t imagine why the city hasn’t thought of this before. I’m sure those few who opposed funicular building in the first place might reconsider when presented with a more complete network of functional structures. I can envision rooftop interconnections which might, on nice sunny days, become a joy even to visitors and those who live at street level.

MARY GOOLSBY

Langley