Berry Vrbanovic
City/Township Council · Kitchener
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Getting Around
How should municipalities use existing street infrastructure to better prioritize walking, cycling, and public transit?select up to 3
- 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
What role should public transit play in regional growth, and how should future transit investments be prioritized?ranked from highest to lowest importance
- Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
- Use transit to shape land use
- Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
- Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
- Prioritize expanding coverage area
Do you support the municipality taking responsibility for snow removal from sidewalks adjacent to private properties?single choice
No, maintain the current system where property owners clear adjacent sidewalks
Do you support expanding fare-free transit for the Region?single choice
Yes, for specific groups
If you selected "Yes, for specific groups" above, which groups?candidate's own words
Seniors (ex. extend Older Adult Day Pass pilot), People with disabilities, Youth (age 12 and under)
Please describe one criterion or principle that should not be compromised when making transit investment decisions.candidate's own words
operational stability
Please name one specific street, corridor, or project where you would prioritize these changes.candidate's own words
An east-west link along Ottawa Street in Kitchener, which has been identified in the ROW transportation stratgy.