Wilmot โ€” Ward 4

3 candidates responded

Krista Straus See responses
How should municipalities use existing street infrastructure to better prioritize walking, cycling, and public transit?select up to 3
  • 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
What role should public transit play in regional growth, and how should future transit investments be prioritized?ranked from highest to lowest importance
No response
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

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)

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Sam Hiemstra See responses
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)
  • Adjust signal timing, curb use, or intersection design
  • Prioritize active transportation improvements during routine resurfacing
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 expanding coverage area
  2. Use transit to shape land use
  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

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.

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Steven Martin See responses
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)
  • Increase transit to the townships
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 expanding coverage area
  2. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
  3. Use transit to shape land use
  4. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth
  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

No, maintain the current system where property owners clear adjacent sidewalks

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

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

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On the ballot but have not responded to survey (2)

  • Jeff Bell
  • Scott Dunstall

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