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

Matt Parker

City/Township Council · Kitchener Ward 3

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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, but roads should take priority; sidewalks cleared after

Do you support expanding fare-free transit for the Region?single choice

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

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

Operational integrity

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

I would prioritize a maintenance first approach to all mobility infrastructure that would see an improvement in life cycle, during which high traffic zones can be re-fitted to better suit the needs of that zone based on data-driven feedback.