Anna Meksavanh

• Reallocate space on selected streets (e.g. road diets, transit lanes, protected bike lanes)
• Prioritize active transportation improvements during routine resurfacing
• Focus improvements around schools, transit corridors, and commercial areas

1. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
2. Use transit to shape land use
3. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
4. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
5. Prioritize expanding coverage area

Yes, sidewalks should be cleared alongside roads as part of regular winter maintenance

Improve existing subsidies and discounts, but maintain fares for most riders

Please describe one criterion or principle that should not be compromised when making transit investment decisions.candidate's own words

Equity of access. Public transit is a community service meant to bring us all together. Our investments should always ensure that everyone, especially neighbours who rely on it most, have a reliable way to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.

Please name one specific street, corridor, or project where you would prioritize these changes.candidate's own words

I would like to prioritize the Huron Road and Fischer-Hallman Road transit corridor, to better connect the south side of Kitchener to the rest of Kitchener. There has been, and continues to be immense residential development on the south side of Kitchener. Making it critical to establish a high-frequency transit link that connects this dense part of the community directly to the city core and other parts of the region. Taking public transit from the south side of Kitchener to downtown and nearby post-secondary institutions takes more than twice as long as driving, and forces commuters through multiple time consuming transfers. Prioritizing this corridor with a direct, transfer-free express option will bridge these gaps and provide a truly realistic, competitive commuting option for local residents and students that does not involve a car.