All topics Housing Getting Around Climate Food Growth & Planning Budget & Taxes Water

Bryan Causarano-Bolton

Regional Council · Region of Waterloo

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All topics Housing Getting Around Climate Food Growth & Planning Budget & Taxes Water
This candidate finalized their responses after this guide and scoring methodology was published.

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
  1. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
  2. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
  3. Use transit to shape land use
  4. Prioritize expanding coverage area
  5. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
Do you support the municipality taking responsibility for snow removal from sidewalks adjacent to private properties?single choice

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

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, Low-income residents

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

accessibility. Transit should be for everyone.

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

The Hespeler Rd Corridor is currently dangerous for cyclists. This area has a huge growth opportunity for both housing and businesses, and roads should be designed to provide more access for public transit and cycling routes, which will reduce the number of cars that must use this area.