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

Sandra Hanmer

City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 1

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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
  • Reallocate space on selected streets (e.g. road diets, transit lanes, protected bike lanes)
  • Prioritize active transportation improvements during routine resurfacing
  • 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
  1. Use transit to shape land use
  2. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
  3. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
  4. Prioritize expanding coverage area
  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

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, Post-secondary students

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

Equity of access and affordability

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

Improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers on Westvale and Thorndale Roads in Ward 1 are key street infrastructure improvement areas for me. Speeds and obeying traffic signs are a long standing problem. Education alone is not enough. We will need to consider "road diets" in some spots and other traffic calming measures to improve safety in this area. Working together we can and will find solutions. I would prioritize this initiative.