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Victoria Richardson

City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 5

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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. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
  2. Prioritize expanding coverage area
  3. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
  4. Use transit to shape land use
  5. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
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

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

I believe everyone should have a choice on how they travel (bike, walk, public transportation, car, etc) and not make any option signifigantly more difficult than another

If you selected "Yes, for specific groups" above, which groups?candidate's own words

People with disabilities, Low-income residents, Youth (age 12 and under)

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

Accessibility (in price, function, coverage)

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

Protected bicycle lanes on Erb/Bridgeport to bridge gaps in active road options between trails (Forwell Trail to Spurline)