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Victoria Robertson

City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 3

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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 expanding coverage area
  3. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
  4. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
  5. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
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 all residents

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

I feel very strongly that connected and functional transit and active transportation are critical to the effective functioning of a city, and this is my main election priority in Ward 3.

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

Equity of access - many of the people relying on transit are not able to simply substitute car use, for accessibility or financial reasons, and we need to prioritizing supporting universal city connectvity.

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

In Ward 3, my biggest transportation concern is the speeding on near elementary schools. Northlake/Conservation is a corner which needs much more traffic calming, and would benefit from narrower roads and cycling safety infrastructure. Glenforrest, in front of Sir Edgar Bauer has significant traffic calming and residents point out that it still isn't working.