Regional Council — Waterloo

• Reallocate space on selected streets (e.g. road diets, transit lanes, protected bike lanes)
• Adjust signal timing, curb use, or intersection design
• Prioritize active transportation improvements during routine resurfacing

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

Yes, sidewalks should be cleared alongside roads as part of regular winter maintenance

Yes, for all residents

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

I understand transit to be a means of economic development and growth, a means of social well being for all ridership and a critical link to all other social determinants of health. Communities that invest in transit also show greater climate adaptability.

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

Equity of access to regional transit should not be compromised on the grounds of income level or ability/disability. Access to environmentally sustainable transit is a lifeline not a luxury.

Other priority not listed abovecandidate's own words

Ensure that specialized transit, Mobility Plus, is delivered with similar frequency and availability as conventional transit

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

I would prioritize a multi-use path from Westmount Road from University to Columbia that would allow for ease of commute to Waterloo Park for people of all abilities.

• 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

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

Yes, sidewalks should be cleared alongside roads as part of regular winter maintenance

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

Ideally free or low cost transit for riders, but the service needs to earn some profit in order to offer subsides for groups. I support the pilot for free transit one day a week for seniors

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

Evaluating social, environmental, and economic impacts before cutting service/funds

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

Erb street, Bridgeport road - high traffic areas and unsafe for cycling due to speed and traffic volume

• Adjust signal timing, curb use, or intersection design
• Prioritize active transportation improvements during routine resurfacing
• Focus improvements around schools, transit corridors, and commercial areas

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

Yes, sidewalks should be cleared alongside roads as part of regular winter maintenance

Yes, for specific groups

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

Seniors (ex. extend Older Adult Day Pass pilot), Low-income residents, Post-secondary students

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

Public transit is a public service, not a business of sorts. Decisions should be made on what best serves our community and not simply based on cost to use ratios.

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

With many younger families living in areas outside of the core a key focus would be finding a way to make transit work for them to get into the core and back out effectively.