Ed Edwards
Regional Council · Region of Waterloo
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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)
- Adjust signal timing, curb use, or intersection design
- Prioritize active transportation improvements during routine resurfacing
What role should public transit play in regional growth, and how should future transit investments be prioritized?ranked from highest to lowest importance
- Prioritize expanding coverage area
- Use transit to shape land use
- Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
- Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
- Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
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
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
leaving communities underserviced
Please name one specific street, corridor, or project where you would prioritize these changes.candidate's own words
Charles Street