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

Marty Rempel

City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 5

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

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), 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
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

Yes, for specific groups

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

We need more connectivity and integration of say buses to the ION system. A better east/west and north/south system if we ever wish to reduce reliance on cars as seniors for example stop driving or just as population grows. Constant emphasis on reliability and efficiency. More smaller buses why run huge buses when they aren’t full? Allow unlimited one directional transfers with longer limits. Safe sidewalks to stops * Protected cycling connections * Secure bicycle parking * Better lighting * Accessible bus stops * Weather protection * Safe pedestrian crossing Going to stops

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

Integration, density and reliability. Parts of the system should connect and synchronize the volume of ridership may follow the establishment of a route and the service must be dependable…run on time carrying capacity and safety

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

Lincoln heights where saint Columbus church has been removed with recent road construction so has a cross walk. With whatever new construction goes in at the church site and given the lack of parking g and volume of pedestrians and vehicular traffic it is creating a perfect storm for accidents involving students either walking or on scooters and bikes. The intersection leading up to the school will become a potential danger zone. Mediation is required to study the future of this area for safety