Jeyas Balaskanthan

City/Township Council · Waterloo

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

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

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

No response

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

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

Would you like to provide any additional context for your views on transportation?candidate's own words

Equitable access to transit is vital, but we must balance equitable fares for those who need it with building a high quality transit network. Reasonable fares help ensure that we have a financially sustainable transit system that can continue to improve on frequency and quality.

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

We must ensure that equity of access is prioritized. People with disabilities, seniors, children, and students should have the same high quality experience whenever they use transit. As the system deals with financial sustainability pressure, we will need to consult these communities to ensure we make decisions in an equitable manner.