Kim Huxted

Regional Council ยท 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
  • 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
  1. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
  2. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
  3. Prioritize expanding coverage area
  4. Use transit to shape land use
  5. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
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), Low-income residents, Post-secondary students

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

efficiency