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

Syed Tirmizi

City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 4

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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
  • Adjust signal timing, curb use, or intersection design
  • 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. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
  2. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
  3. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
  4. Prioritize expanding coverage area
  5. Use transit to shape land use
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

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

I strongly support practical transportation improvements that make it safer and easier to get around. Transit fares should be lower, with better service and easier access, so more people choose public transit and we reduce congestion and pressure on our streets.

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

Transit investments should provide real value for residents and be financially sustainable over the long term.