The most dangerous bus stop in Halifax

Westphal Woman pays special tax to risk life and limb to catch the bus

By Antonia Zwissler

The little numbers identifying the Marko’s street address are fastened onto the same pole as a “MAXIMUM 60” speed limit sign. Cars hurtle past the driveway in rushes of air and dust. The road is Main Street in Westphal. It’s also Highway 107, Trunk 7 and Maddie Marko’s only way to her bus stop on Lake Major Road.