Wilmot โ Ward 4
3 candidates responded
Krista Straus See responses
- Depends on where
- rural areas existing street with shoulder to accommodate cycling
- horse and buggy and vehicles
- have trail systems throughout some of the towns for safety towards rec complex
No, maintain the current system where property owners clear adjacent sidewalks
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), People with disabilities, Low-income residents
Please describe one criterion or principle that should not be compromised when making transit investment decisions.candidate's own words
Make sure it works for students
Please name one specific street, corridor, or project where you would prioritize these changes.candidate's own words
Trail system from New Hamburg to the Rec Complex in Baden (has been in the works for years)
Sam Hiemstra See responses
- 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
- Prioritize expanding coverage area
- Use transit to shape land use
- Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
- Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
- Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
Yes, sidewalks should be cleared alongside roads as part of regular winter maintenance
Yes, for all residents
Please describe one criterion or principle that should not be compromised when making transit investment decisions.candidate's own words
Transportation must be accessible to the most vulnerable members of our communities, with programs focusing on affordability and township accessibility.
Steven Martin See responses
- Reallocate space on selected streets (e.g. road diets, transit lanes, protected bike lanes)
- Increase transit to the townships
- Prioritize expanding coverage area
- Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
- Use transit to shape land use
- Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
- Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
No, maintain the current system where property owners clear adjacent sidewalks
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
We need to continue to work on transit
Please describe one criterion or principle that should not be compromised when making transit investment decisions.candidate's own words
We need to continue to work on transit to the townships
Other priority not listed abovecandidate's own words
Increase Route 77
Please name one specific street, corridor, or project where you would prioritize these changes.candidate's own words
Increase the Route 77
On the ballot but have not responded to survey (2)
- Jeff Bell
- Scott Dunstall
Full candidate list: CBC Waterloo Region election coverage โ