Complete Streets” Wins Overwhelming Approval

YOUR DECISION VOTE FOR A HEALTHY & GREEN OTTAWA-ELECTION 2014

ALL-CANDIDATES SURVEY UPDATED OCTOBER 17

“COMPLETE STREETS” WINS OVERWHELMING APPROVAL

A solid consensus among city council candidates favours making the city’s streets safe and convenient for all modes of transportation, not just cars. An overwhelming majority support greater spending on cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, and speeding up the construction of new bike paths and bike lanes.

A survey conducted by Ecology Ottawa shows nearly eight out of ten candidates would prioritize pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastructure over automobile infrastructure to meet future growth.

A similar number of candidates pledged to ensure all street construction and renewal projects incorporate “Complete Street” principles to make streets accessible to all people, especially pedestrians, cyclists and users of public transit.

Slightly fewer than eight out of ten candidates support accelerating implementation of the city’s plans for more bicycle paths and bike lanes.

Each candidate’s response can be found in the table below, orga- nized by ward. Safe and Convenient Streets Many Ottawa streets are dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians, and too many neighbourhoods lack affordable and convenient public transportation options. Badly designed streets not only discourage active lifestyles and limit transportation choices, they can increase traffic congestion and hike road maintenance costs.

Recognizing the problem, in 2013 Ottawa City Council endorsed a “Complete Streets” approach to ensure our city’s streets are designed to provide safe and comfortable access for people of all ages, genders and abilities. Such streets should accommodate multiple modes of travel and can include such features as on-road bike lanes, wider sidewalks, protected crossings, landscaped areas, and traffic- calming measures. Because “Complete Streets” must fit local needs, each one will be unique. Under-funding of Bikeways Nearly all candidates decried the under-funding of cycling infrastructure. One noted that such infrastructure pays for itself through increased business activity and higher property values. Another called for doubling spending and several support rapid action to make major routes safe for cyclists and pedestrians, rather than waiting for roads to come up for renewal. Creative New Ideas While acknowledging that most residents rely on cars today, candidates showed creative enthusiasm for initiatives to promote safe and convenient alternatives to driving. Suggestions included improved intra-suburban bus connections, new bike lanes, better signage, in- tegrating bike paths with light-rail stations, and multiuse pathways to encourage pedestrian connectivity in new subdivisions.

Their suggestions reflect the10 key points for effective implementation of a Complete Streets policy drawn up by the National Complete

1 Streets Coalition. Among the most important are:

• Pedestrians, bicyclists and transit passengers of all ages and abilities should be considered as equals to drivers of trucks, buses and automobiles.

• Complete street design must take local community needs into account and balance the needs of all users.

• The policy should apply to both new and renewal projects, and should cover all roads.

• Complete streets should contribute to a comprehensive, inte grated and connected network for all modes of transportation. Geographic Divide Less Prominent The urban-rural divide typical of many municipal issues appears to be less prominent on this one. With only two exceptions, rural, urban and suburban candidates alike understand that each “Complete Street” should reflect local needs, and therefore automobile travel will remain primary in rural wards.

In addition, most candidates in rural and suburban wards voiced support for accelerated spending on cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in the rest of the city. They showed understanding of the fact that better designed streets in the urban core will facilitate access to the city centre. Candidates in suburban wards showed particular enthusiasm for promoting alternatives to driving, especially public transit.

The urban core is made up of Wards 11 through 18. Ottawa’s rural areas lie in Wards 5, 19, 20 and 21. Those wards considered primarily suburban are Wards 1 through 10 and Wards 22 and 23. Few Dissenters In Wards 4, 7, 11, 14, 15, 17, and 19, all of the candidates who an- swered the survey agreed with all of the questions. In other wards, mostly one candidate responded ‘no’ to one or more question. One of these opposed prioritizing alternatives to cars, saying that all residents should not have to pay for facilities only some use. Two others suggested priority should be accorded to all modes of transport equally. Two of these three candidates voiced concern about the affordability of accelerating implementation of plans for cycling infrastructure. And one additional candidate opposed designating all streets as “complete streets,” claiming it may hinder automo-

2 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 bile and bus traffic. Voters in Wards 2, 3, 16, and 20 have a choice to make, since opposing candidates have clearly opposing views.

84 Candidates Responded This represents over two-thirds of all registered candidates. The highest response rate came in Wards 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19 and 21. Only in Ward 6 did no candidate respond. Ecology Ottawa will update the results as responses come in. The Questions As part of a general survey ahead of the October municipal elections, Ecology Ottawa asked all candidates for mayor and city council to answer three questions regarding their plans for ensuring Ottawa’s streets are safe and convenient:

1. If elected, will you commit to prioritizing pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastructure over automobile infrastructure in meeting the future growth in travel demand in the urban area?

2. If elected, will you work to ensure that all new roads and road renewal projects integrate Complete Streets principles?

3. The City’s new transportation master plan increases funding for cycling infrastructure but delays many investments for over 15 years. If elected, will you work to increase the overall level of investment and accelerate the pace of implementation?

Candidates’ full responses can be found in the following ward-by- ward table.

Making streets safe and convenient for all is a key municipal issue. Ecology Ottawa would like all candidates to strongly support the city’s Complete Streets approach. If elected, they will determine the funding and priority accorded to pedestrian, cycling and mass transit infrastructure over the next four years. What you can do: • Ask if your candidate has submitted their answers. • Ask one or more of these questions at an all candidate’s meeting or when you meet your candidate at the door. • Watch for Ecology Ottawa’s reports on how candidates responded and add your voice via social media.

3 Candidate Responses

CANDIDATES If elected, will you commit If elected, will you work to The City's new Transporta- *indicates to prioritizing pedestrian, ensure that all new roads tion Master Plan increases incumbent cycling and affordable and road renewal projects funding for cycling infra- public transit infrastruc- integrate Complete Streets structure but delays many ture over automobile in- principles? investments for over 15 frastructure in meeting the years. If elected, will you future growth in travel de- work to increase the over- mands in urban areas? all level of investment and accelerate the pace of implementation? 84 Respondents 76% of respondents an- 82% of respondents an- 77% of respondents an- (68% of total) swered YES swered YES swered YES WARD 1 – Orleans Gordon R. NO - For Orleans ward the YES - In accordance with NO - The planned develop- Jensen greatest need is for the planned development for ment takes into account earliest possible imple- inner municipal roads but the addition of transit mentation of rapid tran- not in conjunction with changes that will help per- sit from Orleans through major thoroughfare access mit an increased cycling to Ottawa. Until this is in routes between communi- infrastructure. However place, the priority must ties if it will further add to well intentioned, advanc- rest with improving the ca- current traffic congestion. ing the cycling agenda pacity of the 174 and other ahead of the planned major routes to manage changes (such as full LRT high density automobile access for Orleans) would traffic, and for the city to have a negative effect on facilitate this traffic flow. the communities. We must meet the basic infrastructure needs first, before further exacerbat- ing the problem with well- intentioned but premature projects. Bob Monette * NO - I will commit equal YES - That is what the City NO - I will support the con- prioritization because sub- has planned for by continued growth level that urban communities con- centrating that new roads we are facing. In fact, I will tinue to depend on auto- present a safe environ- support as I have support- mobile transportation and ment for cycling, pedes- ed in the past multi-use will continue to do so for trians and public transit pathways in my commu- years to come. infrastructure. nity such as the paving of the Ottawa River multi-use pathway, Safer Roads Otta- wa as well as the Pathway Patrol.

4 Jennifer NO – I will support a cyclist NO - I am not familiar with NO Robitaille plan as well as promote this principal and cannot transit use, but not at the comment on this without detriment of automobile further study. If this princi- transit. pal includes cycling lanes and pedestrian paths, then yes. WARD 2 – Innes Laura Dudas YES - I am committed to YES NO - I am committed to smart planning that will bringing the Light Rail not only include complete Transit system to the east streets, but will be com- end. A massive project of plete communities, where this nature would require public transit, cycling that the city take another routes, roads, pedestrian look at its plans for future uses, businesses, resi- cycling and road networks dences, parks and rec- in the area to ensure they reational facilities com- support and compliment plement each other and the LRT. We need to invest increase the quality of taxpayer dollars wisely to life for residents. We also ensure that we are making need to plan our neigh- the correct decisions the bourhoods to meet the first time. needs of our seniors – a demographic population in our city that will double over the next 20 years. Chris Fraser YES YES NO Eldon Holder YES YES YES Chantal Lecours Jody Mitic YES - I do support the NO - I support the princi- YES prioritizing of pedestrian, ples of Ecology Ottawa’s cycling and public transit, Complete Streets cam- but Ottawa will continue paign, but I do not wish to to grow regardless and if commit myself to ensuring we don’t invest in highway the principles on all new infrastructure, we will con- roads. I will be proactive in tinue to experience grid- regards to the principles lock traffic jams during when reviewing new road peak hours, further irritat- projects. ing our local commuters.

5 Andrew Modray YES – Once all core ser- NO – I cannot fully com- NO – I cannot commit to vices are fully maximized mit to the Complete Street a 15 year or less plan be- and operating at peak ca- program until I am made cause that is even a too far pacity, then I will look to aware of what streets, in in the future time frame for secondary issues such as what locations of Ottawa me to plan for. If the cur- bike paths and pedestrian and how it will be received rent plan calls for a 15-year traffic. I am a realist and by residents without hin- time frame I would hope we still rely heavily on the dering automobile and bus there would be some sort automobile, I on the other traffic too greatly. of annual or biannual eval- hand, prefer to walk or uation plan in place to ad- take the bus when possi- dress the efficacy of such ble but I am not going to by a plan. a hypocrite and claim that I do not use our car. we are a family with one car and several bus passes. Fred Sherwin NO - We need to better YES - When and where YES prioritize investments in possible. pedestrian, cycling and public transit but not at the detriment of our transportation infrastructure. We still need to properly main- tain our roads some of which are in a dire state of disrepair. One is not mutu- ally exclusive of the other. Which is why I support the Complete Streets initiative. François YES YES - I support the concept YES Trépanier of street design incorpo- rating all users in the design such as protected bicycle lanes where the road speed is above 60km/h. It is imperative that all users, regardless of age and mode of transportation be included in the street design process.

6 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Teresa Whitmore YES - I strongly support YES - We need to sys- YES - We need to have the the deployment of a variety temically encourage sus- appropriate balance of in- of public transit measures tainable development frastructure funding and including the continued principles. With our new realizing different commu- the development of rail communities it is easiest nities need priority funding throughout Ottawa, bus to implement and should for their particular needs, I prioritization lanes and work with the development support an increased fund- service measures, bike industry to make the best ing for sustainable trans- lanes and path linkages communities possible. portation capital projects and making the city easier and making the most effec- to walk. Whatever model tive use of that increased need our citizens have we funding. need to ensure transportation is effective and moving in a sustainable direc- tion. WARD 3 – Barrhaven Ian Bursey YES YES YES Jan Harder * NO Where practical, geogra- The plan we have just ad- phy has lots to do with it. opted has a good balance and achievable financial roll-out. We have approved more for cycling than ever before. Syed Asghar Hussain WARD 4 – Kanata North Matt Muirhead YES YES YES Jeff Seeton YES YES - I am a supporter of YES - Though I agree with Smart Growth and Com- the TMP being implement- plete Streets is a principal ed over a 15 year period, of Smarth Growth. additional funding may reduce the role-out period. Addition funding sources may include a greater part- nership with the federal and provincial levels of government and private funding sources. Marianne YES - This is already un- YES - This will only apply YES - However it will still Wilkinson * derway but road measures to arterial and major col- take time as funding avail- are also needed as they lector roads and not to lo- able for all infrastructure are bus transit routes and cal community streets so does not yet meet our many lead to areas with not every road would be needs and without a firm little transit service. Oper- suitable for becoming a commitment from federal ations need to keep track complete street. and provincial govern- with infrastructure. ments for major infrastructure projects the City will be unable to meet these goals.

7 WARD 5 – West Carleton-March Alexander NO - I will not prioritize YES YES - I believe the TMP has Aronec one mode of transporta- many shortfalls in its im- tion over another. I will en- plementation. I would sup- sure that there is adequate port working on cycling amounts of infrastructure infrastructure particularly for all modes of transpor- in rural areas. tation in urban areas. Eli El-Chantiry * YES - I could support this, NO - I don't support this for YES - But again we need to but this needs to be ad- ALL new roads and road work within the city bud- dressed as part of the bud- renewal projects. We need get and I need to see what get process to confirm the to work within the budget. funding is available first. funding available to support this initiative. Brendan Gorman YES YES YES Jonathan Mark YES – In so far as a Ru- YES – In so far as a Rural YES – I am a cyclist, so I ral City Councillor could. City Councillor could. will say yes. I don't have There are limitations in the enough details to make Country. this a firm yes, and again, it is different in Urban Wards where yes, I think that we need to encourage people to ride their bikes to work, or wherever. We must be realistic as this is a big City however. James Parsons WARD 6 – Stittsville David Lee Shad Qadri * WARD 7 – Bay Alex Cullen YES - As a City Councillor YES YES - As a City Councillor for Bay Ward for 10 years I for Bay Ward for 10 years I supported expanding both supported expanding both cycling infrastructure and cycling infrastructure and increasing the budget to increasing the budget to support this. support this. George Guirguis Brendan Mertens Michael Pastien YES - I am keen on quickly YES - I am already avidly YES developing my personally involved with infra smart conceived exciting new optimal urban community initiative of a CARLING lifestyle & road design Ave Median “SAFE BIKE transportation facilitation! RIDING LANE” which I an- nounced on Sept 20 as- part my 2014 platform. The project ‘s stages will be sparked as soon as I am elected! Trevor Robinson

8 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Mark Taylor * YES – The only additional YES YES – Within the context of consideration is the need the balance of needs. to additionally seek ways to prioritize quasi-public transit serving our fast growing older adult population. This would include para-Transpo and accessible taxi cabs. I am in support of complete streets and have several spaces in our ward where we are targeting them. WARD 8 – College Guy Annable YES – yes cycling infra- NO – only where the cy- NO – The current level of structure is an important cling network requires attention and investment way to get people using them not ALL ROADS. in the Cycling infrastruc- less cars and giving them ture is quite adequate and safe alternatives to get will put Ottawa on track around the city 100%. to be the Copenhagen of Canada. Rick Chiarelli * YES - Over the term we NO - Since I have to choose YES - I would support have already committed yes or no, I have to pick speeding up KEY STRA- significantly larger per- no. The reason is that I will TEGIC PIECES of the plan, centages of our transit judge these on a case by not a blanket approach. budgets to projects de- case basis. So far, I have For example, if speeding signed for non-car use. been able to support most, up the introduction of sep- They are designed to if not all, such proposals arate bike lanes through make travel easier for all but I have also assured the Bells Corners strip will commuters, including mo- residents that these are on suddenly complete a full torists. When bus rapid a test basis. So, to remain connection from Kanata transit is introduced to faithful to those commit- to the downtown core, this Baseline Road, commutes ments, we need to assess makes huge sense for all will be easier for all. Hav- the analysis and numbers - even for car drivers who ing said that, we will still once they come back to us will see less traffic as a re- need to spend on roads be- from these projects. sult. cause, even in a best case scenario, we will still have many cars on the road. Craig MacAulay YES YES YES Scott Andrew McLarens

9 WARD 9 – Knoxdate-Merivale Keith Egli * NO - The City’s approach YES - If elected I would YES - This is a discussion to transportation planning want and work towards that should occur; how- going forward must be having Complete Street ever, as with any decision balanced. The approach options and principles on at the City there must be suggested in the ques- the table as part of any a balance of the financial tion leaves little room for road construction project priorities of the day along discussion of the wants discussion. with community concerns and needs of the par- and needs. There is a lot ticular community to be of competition for worthy impacted by the road causes and projects such project. The Complete as affordable housing, af- Streets options must fordable recreation oppor- always be on the table but tunities etc. and a finite consultation with the com- amount of money available munity is critical to the for funding. success of any project. Cristian Lambiri WARD 10 – Gloucester Rodaina Chahrour Diane Deans * Meladul Haq Ahmadzai George Marko Lilly Obina Brad Pye YES - Yes, to a degree - the NO - No, the Complete YES - Yes, but not at the people in my Ward pre- Street process is a vague determent of new automo- dominately use cars - get- idea without concrete bile infrastructure. These ting around may be easier markers determined by the should be done side by in the urban core but may province. I’ve spoken with side. In fact, if we take a not be the best idea for numerous people both at serious approach to cy- those in the suburbs. the city level and province cling, we unmarry it from who can not offer a clear the roadways, giving cy- and definitive explanation cling its own independent of what a complete street network. is. We need a much better and more effective discussion if we are to speak se- riously about this idea of “complete streets” Mohamed Roble YES – If elected, I will stand YES YES 100% behind any and all initiatives committed to prioritizing pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastructure over automobile infrastructure both in my ward and across Ottawa.

10 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 WARD 11 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville Francesca YES YES YES D'Ambrosio Nicolas Séguin YES - Ensure that the ef- YES - Ensure that the ef- YES - Ensure that the ef- forts to pursue efficient forts to pursue efficient forts to pursue efficient and safe transportation and safe transportation and safe transportation continues to progress.Of- continues to progress.Of- continues to progress.Of- fer reduced transit fee to fer reduced transit fee to fer reduced transit fee to seniors, children and low seniors, children and low seniors, children and low income patrons.Redesign, income patrons.Redesign, income patrons.Redesign, build and adapt a bicycle build and adapt a bicycle build and adapt a bicycle network and pedestrian network and pedestrian ac- network and pedestrian ac- access in order to allow cess in order to allow safe cess in order to allow safe safe movement in the movement in the neigh- movement in the neigh- neighbourhood. bourhood. bourhood. Michel Tardif YES – Always let my city YES – Once again I must YES – I would attempt to. councillor need for this read the full document over numerous past years. to determine if it needs changes. Rene Tessier YES YES YES Tim Tierney * YES YES YES WARD 12 – Rideau-Vanier George Atanga YES YES YES Catherine Fortin YES YES – I support Complete YES – Rideau-Vanier is LeFaivre Streets principles. Howev- undergoing an increase er, my current understand- in density at a rapid pace, ing is that some streets therefore cycling and pe- and areas are more condu- destrian infrastructure has cive to being transformed to be implemented at a cor- into Complete Streets than responding pace to ensure others. At the very least, I effective mobility and resi- believe that the Compete dent safety. Streets principles should be *considered* for all new roads and road renewal projects.

Mathieu Fleury * YES – We need to reclaim YES YES space for pedestrians and cyclists, by creating spaces that are friendly to all users.

11 Marc Aubin YES – As past Chair of YES – As councillor, I YES – More money needs the King Edward Ave Task would work to ensure that to be allocated in the long- Force, I get complete new roads and road renew- range capital infrastructure streets. As councillor, I al projects integrate Com- plan to enable safer and would work to ensure that plete Street principles. In more convenient routes the City of Ottawa pro- addition, all road repairs for cycling. As councillor, I vides an integrated, safe, and maintenance should would work to ensure that convenient and attractive also consider how they can the City’s budget priori- public transit, cycling and address Complete Street tizes complete streets in- pedestrian transportation principles. For the City’s cluding a minimum cycling network in the urban area policy to become a reality, grid, pedestrians and pub- – not the piecemeal ap- it is important to include lic transit by front-loading proach that has evolved concrete and measurable the investments planned because the car has had performance indicators. I over 15 years into a short- priority. For example, we also believe that interim er timeframe. need to shift more funds measures need to be taken for infrastructure and op- on current roads to works erations to better winter towards their transforma- maintenance of cycling tion to complete streets. routes and sidewalks. David-George Oldham Marc Vinette NO - I don’t like the way YES YES - As I consider the this question is framed. current situation a disas- Certainly I support expand- ter, I absolutely would. ing pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastructure. I’m an avid rambler and cyclist myself. Rideau-Vanier ward is a tourist/entertainment/ shopping destination and is centrally located. WARD13 – Rideau-Rockcliffe Peter D. Clark * YES – I have supported all YES YES – But only with identi- initiatives, funding a road fied projects. diet study for St. Laurent N, a traffic signal at Hem- lock and Birch as part of the E-W cycling network, and our heavy investments in completing the links.

12 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Cam Holmstrom YES - I support the Com- YES - I believe that we YES - I understand that plete Streets approach tak- must ensure that new road because of circumstances en by the city and invest- projects completely inte- that sometimes plans must ment in pedestrian, cycling grate Complete Streets be delayed. But a delay of and proper, functional and principles. The day and over 15 years seems to be affordable public transit in- age in which we only plan too much and not very rea- frastructure as a high pri- for only more automobile sonable. I believe that we ority to me.That must also traffic at the expense of all need to see more invest- work in concert with exist- other transportation (cy- ment in cycling infrastruc- ing automobile and tran- cling, pedestrian, public ture and if elected, I will sit infrastructure to help transit) is over. We need work to try to realize that create a more sustainable elected representatives goal. and forward-looking trans- who recognize that fact portation network for our and who will work towards community. I believe that implementing approaches we can do both with sound like Complete Streets. planning and consultation with residents and make our transportation infrastructure work to give ev- eryone the affordable options they require. We can do better with work and the political will to make it happen, and I want to help bring more of that will to the table.

Jevone Nicholas YES - The City has to use YES - We have an oppor- YES - We have a continu- carrots instead of sticks tunity to build new subdi- ous opportunity to acceler- to attract drivers out of visions well by following ate cycling infrastructure their cars, and to have Complete Streets princi- improvements as we build more people commute and ples. We can also reconfig- or rebuild roads. Incorpo- get around through other ure central streets so that rating lanes and signage modes. Thus, we have to they truly serve all users. is cheaper and easier once make these modes more Residential streets should the steamrollers finish attractive and more effi- not be commuter park- their job. We should give cient. I specifically want to ways; we should follow the priority to cycling infra- explore a transit ring-road Main Street precedent. Fi- structure that intersects connecting all suburban nally, when we think about with rapid transit. This hubs: Kanata—Barrhav- alleviating congestion, means that, as we build en—South Keys—Orleans, let’s study how all modes light rail stations, we pri- so that rapid transit isn’t can benefit, respecting the oritize paths that lead to just for downtown com- fact that many workers will those stations and also muters. require a car. adequate parking facilities.

13 Tobi Nussbaum YES – Ottawa should de- YES – However, not all YES – While keeping tax sign its transportation streets are candidates for increases at or below the infrastructure to encour- complete streets so it is rate of inflation, I would ex- age public transit, walking important to distinguish plore ways to increase and and cycling. I have been those streets that act as accelerate investments in an advocate for complete connectors from complete walking and cycling. It is streets and have written streets themselves. For ex- important to emphasize about the need for Beech- ample, I advocated at city the economic benefits wood Avenue to become hall for St. Patrick Street of active transportation. one (see here: http://www. to include bike lanes be- While the City estimates votetobi.ca/content-en- tween King Edward and the cost of driving to be gine/2014/1/28/ottawa-citi- Cobourg. Although that 71 cents a kilometre (a zen-op-ed-the-beechwood- stretch is not a candidate combination of infrastruc- avenue-renaissance). for a complete street, it ture costs, user costs and Street design also has is a critical connector be- social costs such as pol- positive benefits for neigh- tween Beechwood and the lution and congestion), bourhoods, contributing to Market. Complete streets transit comes in at 60 a liveable and sustainable play an important role in cents a kilometre, walk- city and better main streets reducing congestion: cit- ing 20 cents and cycling a (I’ve also written about ies that successfully cope mere 16 cents a kilometre. that: http://www.votetobi. with traffic have strong ca/content-engine/2014/7/ public transit systems and ottawa-citizen-op-ed-time- streets designed for peo- to-reduce-ottawas-speed- ple to walk and cycle. limits-by-tobi-nussbaum). Neighbourhoods such as Hintonburg and Little Italy have been transformed through sidewalk-widen- ing, street repair and other improvements to the pedestrian experience. Sheila Perry YES - A Complete Streets YES - Complete street prin- YES - Financial support policy supports better de- ciples are supported in the should be directed to in- sign for every user. Build- City of Ottawa Transporta- creasing safer cycling ing a Liveable Ottawa and tion Master Plan. Vulner- lanes on arterial road links. our Official Plan should in- able users ie. pedestri- This is very important for clude targets for increas- ans and cyclists must be increasing ridership and ing pedestrian, cycling considered. Design and connecting links to hubs. and transit use. Examples emphasis on safety mea- such as Bank Street and sures, maintenance, links Centretown active trans- to community networks portation audits have re- and facilities are impor- sulted in positive renewal tant. I have actively pro- and redesign of streets. moted connectivity links As a participant in the to neighbouring communi- Complete Streets forum in ties ie. Donald/Somerset April, I fully support these Bridge, St. Patrick Bridge opportunities for Ward 13 lanes, NCC pathways. St. and throughout Ottawa. Laurent Blvd., Beechwood corridors require attention, with new infill development.

14 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Penny Thompson YES - I fully support a YES - the principle of de- YES - It would appear on Complete Streets policy. signing Complete Streets the surface the City’s new Moving forward it is obvi- is to consider the needs transportation plan is a ous we will have more and of all residents when con- prolonged one that delays more residents seeking al- sidering street design. It is the progress of complet- ternative modes of trans- quite a paradigm shift from ing our desire to connect portation which I believe is how this work used to be the city through a cycling good for our city. It is our done even 15 years ago. network. My hope is that, responsibility to have a vi- We have done a one eighty as demand grows, our sion of the future, mean- in our street design. No priorities shift and it being implementing smart longer do we design first comes evident that there and safe bike routes con- for, what in many cases is a greater need to get the necting the city, sidewalks was, a “single user vehicle work done, thus triggering that are walkable and ac- commuter”. Cars will al- the review of the plan with cessible to all, and public ways be a consideration in a shorter timeline. transportation facilities street design; it’s progres- that are efficient, safe and sive that we now have a vi- affordable. I was the Man- sion to include a variety of or Park Community Asso- transportation options. It’s ciation (MPCA) President a smart city approach. when we negotiated the East West Bikeway along Hemlock Road. I have seen first-hand the benefits of that route.

15 WARD 14 - Somerset Martin Canning YES – As I heard through YES – The renewal of YES – There is a clear busi- Canning Campaign Meet Somerset Ward’s streets ness case – cycling infra- Ups (http://www.newot- present a unique oppor- structure promotes eco- tawa.ca/events), the City tunity for complete I have nomic growth, as well as a should focus on the ba- committed to formalize health and safety impera- sics: moving people from Ecology Ottawa’s active tive - appropriate cycling point A to B as efficiently transportation audit into infrastructure saves lives. as possible. The way to future road reconstruc- I will consistently com- do this downtown is by tion projects in Somerset municate that message at prioritizing active and Ward, if elected. I believe Council and around the public transportation in- that these audits are an city, if elected. (Although frastructure. Also conges- essential tool for identify- my support in principle is tion, which is a significant ing what will make streets solid, with the absence of drain on our economy and safe and pleasant places a particular initiative being a significant health issue that efficiently transport noted in this question, my for children and seniors, people in the community support for specific “in- is a serious issue down- street approaches. I have vestments" would be made town that I’d improve by committed to formalize on a case-by-case basis.) prioritizing investments in Ecology Ottawa’s active active modes of transpor- transportation audit into tation. future road reconstruc- tion projects in Somerset Ward, if elected. I believe that these audits are an essential tool for identify- ing what will make streets safe and pleasant places that efficiently transport people in the community.

Edward Conway YES - Pedestrian and cycle YES YES traffic is a central priority of downtown residents. Making downtown more vibrant requires strict con- trol of automobile traffic. Catherine YES – If elected Councillor YES YES – If elected Councillor McKenney I will urge Council to in- I would support accelerat- vest $1M per year towards ing the pace of investment Complete Streets over and from 15 years to the 4year above the existing funding term-of-council. for complete streets during road renewal and re- construction. Thomas McVeigh YES – On record multiple YES – No-brainer. YES – Absurdly low fund- times as such. ing for initiatives that are shown to fund themselves in both savings and in creating higher valued business and residential dis- tricts with corresponding higher taxes.

16 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Conor Meade YES - Absolutely. It would YES - Active transporta- YES - Citizen’s for Safe make zero sense to be tion is the future of Ottawa, Cycling has unveiled a making massive invest- not urban sprawl and strip proposal for an equitable ments in the LRT, with- malls. allocation of transporta- out expecting there to tion funds on a per-trip ba- be fewer commuters and sis, which would amount fewer cars on the road. As to $20 million for cycling City Councillor, I will lead infrastructure. I consider redevelopment plans for this proposal to be a bare high-volume roads such minimum starting point. as Metcalfe, O’Connor, and Kent, and re-imagine them as pedestrian- and cyclist- friendly streets. Jeff Morrison YES – I say yes because YES – With regard to Com- YES – This will require lob- particularly in the down- plete Streets, I have said bying suburban and rural town area, transit and cy- that a reverse onus should councillors to support ac- cling infrastructure are be placed on planning celeration, which has prov- woefully underfunded and staff- i.e., start from the en to be difficult- that is investments in these areas principle that every new why forming stronger rela- are required more so than street redesign is a Com- tionships with all council- roads. I have stated that plete Street unless it can lors is a top priority. Accel- Queen, Albert, and Slater be demonstrated other- eration of transportation will be priorities once the wise (e.g., emergency ac- infrastructure investment LRT is fully in place. We cess). Again, once Slater, would also be aided by also need to look at other Albert, and Queen are greater provincial/federal priority projects identified freed up after LRT imple- investment...as Director in the Downtown Moves mentation, they should of Government Relations report, a report I endorse. be priorities for Complete with the Canadian Con- Street redesign. struction Association, I spent 8 years successfully lobbying for infrastructure investment. Sandro YES YES YES Provenzano Silviu Riley YES YES YES Denis Schryburt YES - I am a huge walker YES - Yes, absolutely. It is YES - I have attended many myself and find our -cur a must that our roads and city of Ottawa consulta- rent sidewalks in Somer- sidewalks are safe for all tions and workshops on set ward to be in deplor- and enjoyed by all. cycling infrastructure with- able conditions. I am also in the core, the last one a supporter of using public being the O'Connor Street transit whenever possible Bikeway Study. If elected, I rather than driving. As will push to accelerate the city councillor I will push pace on implementation of to ensure that a LRT link bike lanes within the city. between the core and the City's international airport is added to phase II of its master plan. Curtis Tom

17 Lili V. Weemen YES - Having lived a car YES - Wherever practical, YES - We could find more free life, I rely heavily we should integrate com- creative way by involving on public transit and OC plete streets principles or the private sector when Transpo fare has been in- at least part of it. they redevelop some prop- creasing steadily. When- erties to accelerate the ever a bus stop is tem- pace of implementation. porarily unavailable, city should send an SMS to all cellphone users advising of change. If we are serious about using bicycle instead of car, we need a comprehensive and safe cycling infrastructure cov- ering the entire city, not just 2 lanes, north south and east west. WARD 15 - Kitchissippi Katherine YES – Kitchissippi #1 in YES – Having the first Com- YES – I have been suc- Hobbs * cycling infrastructure in plete Street in the City on cessful in bumping for- the City. Churchill is Otta- Churchill gave us a great ward Multi-Use pathway wa's 1st "complete street" model for other locations, system by 4 years in Scott/ with raised, segregated cy- such as Main Street, which Albert area. That means cling lanes. Scott to follow I supported unequivocally. new MUPS south of Scott in 2018. Two of the three Scott is next, the EA ap- beside Tom Brown arena bike corrals in the City proved. The new Carling/ and under Albert Bridge are piloted on Wellington. Champagne/Preston CDP that connect with Bayview New MUP from Scott east approved July 9 calls for Station and North/South widened, lighted, win- $85 million of public realm MUP. North MUP widened ter cleared with no gaps projects to be completed to 3.5M and connected through to Laurier segre- in this area. I fought suc- to the Laurier Bike lanes. gated lanes in 2015. cessfully for this policy as Cantilevered pedestrian it means complete streets, and cycling path slated for buried hydro, expanded Prince of Wales rail bridge parks, pedestrian and cy- (extension of O-train). cling bridges, etc.

18 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Jeff Leiper YES – I am a lifelong transit YES – I am fully supportive YES – Cycling infrastruc- user and cyclist, and have of the City’s policy to im- ture funding increases are never driven to work as a plement complete streets a good start. Now, the strict primary means of commut- as part of road renewals link between street renew- ing. I cycle to work every and new roads. If elected, als and complete streets day, and understand the I will work to implement needs to be relaxed. The frustrations of cyclists at streets that more com- Federation of Canadian the lack of safe infrastruc- pletely embrace Europe- Municipalities has noted ture. If elected, my commit- an-style complete street that current federal and ment is to make real the principles (“woonerfs”). It provincial transfers are City’s policies with respect is also vital that these con- ad hoc. I am committed, if to the transportation hier- nect to a usable network, elected, to working inde- archy in the Transportation and not produce a set of pendently and with Coun- Master Plan. Safe infra- complete street fragments cil colleagues, to address structure for pedestrians that just dump cyclists and the need for greater, long- and cyclists must be im- pedestrians into unsafe term, stable funding from plemented on major routes environments where they provincial and federal more rapidly, not only as a end. revenues for sustainable by-product of road recon- transportation. struction. Ellen Lougheed YES - I certainly would. YES - Same answer as first YES - I would need more This is one of my key el- question. details before committing ements in my campaign. wholeheartedly, especial- This is a subject near and ly in terms of finances. dear to my heart. Again, I stress innovative solutions. Michelle Reimer YES YES YES – If residents want to accelerate this investment I would look at ways in which this could be done for my Ward and City-wide. Larry Wasslen WARD 16 – River Riley Brockington Barbara Carroll Don Francis YES - A car becomes quite YES - I am encouraged to YES - I can vote for such useless in gridlock. note the growing accep- measures easily enough, tance of these principles. but the acceleration will occur only with strong citizen support. Antonio Giannetti Jeff Koscik YES YES – Where reasonable. YES

19 Michael Kostiuk YES - Create denser cen- YES - New Urbanism and YES tres in the urban core, AND Satellite Cities. Use mod- outside the greenbelt. This ern planning and architec- will promote both local ture techniques to create employment in Kanata, Or- dense employment cen- leans and Barrhaven, and tres in the urban cores it will also support mass (Satellite Cities) outside transit on both sides of the the greenbelt (Kanata, Bar- Greenbelt. rhaven, Orleans). If people can work close to their homes then there is less pressure on public transit. Mike Patton NO - We need a balanced YES - understanding that NO - many of the "delays" approach to transportation the needs of the rural ar- are the result of upgrade that encourages public eas are different than the on replacement, fast track- transit but acknowledges needs in the urban core. ing some projects will re- the reality of the car in our sult in higher costs and community. greater inconvenience to residents. Colin Pennie NO - I support both au- YES - Complete Streets YES - I would examine tomobile infrastructure give Ottawa citizens ac- budgetary restrictions and improvements as well as cess that should be part constraints to accelerate affordable public transit, of new developments and the pace of implementa- pedestrian and cycling. improvements. tion. I would look into pri- Prioritizing and neglect- vate-public partnerships ing one side of this is- and community fundrais- sue would result in more ers to increase financial transportation issues for support and investment. Ottawa residents. Vanessa Nicki YES YES YES - By strategically re- Sutton aligning existing budget resources over a 5-15 year period. Bruce Winchester WARD 17 - Capital Scott Blurton YES - This is a key part YES - In the long term. In YES - I would focus on de- of my “Transportation the near-term, I would fo- veloping the pedestrian Choice” platform. I would cus on the most congested bridge at 5th and Queen work with the City to de- and/or dangerous streets Elizabeth while building velop a Congestion Pricing and intersections in Ot- support on Council for pe- system to charge drivers tawa to ensure that we cut destrian crossings across for using roads based on down on the fatalities that the Rideau Canal from their level of congestion. have happened far too fre- the Glebe into Old Ottawa I would advocate using quently. South and Heron Park so these funds to keep tran- that people can move from sit fares low, improve ser- south to north and back vice and routes and reduce again while feeling safe on property taxes. their bikes.

20 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 David YES - Complete Streets YES - Yes, each in their YES - I believe we need to Chernushenko * policy development and own appropriate way. double the annual amount. implementation has been There is no one-size-fits-all and will continue to be a model, so we'll need to try top priority for me. Main a variety of approaches. Street will be redeveloped in my ward this term: a critical learning experience for all of us in terms of Complete Street design and implementation. Espoir YES - affordable pub- YES - We should reduce YES - Big yes. once again, Manirambona lic transit is key. I want the number of roads in car use is a disaster on so transit to be free, but at a my view but yes the ones many fronts and should be minimum we should sig- that we have now and the phased out. nificantly reduce fares. ones that might be abso- pedestrians should be lutely necessary should be given the highest prior- transformed into complete ity as walking is the most streets. sustainable way of getting around. Car use should phased out as quickly as possible. WARD 18 - Alta Vista Adam Bowick Daher Muse Calin Jean Cloutier Clinton Cowan YES - One of the central YES - There are many YES - Absolutely, waiting goals of my campaign is roads in Alta Vista that are over a decade to provide for a stronger focus on in desperate need of repair enhancement to our cy- bringing improved trans- and it would be a great cling network is unaccept- portation options into Alta time to apply these prin- able. Delays will only keep Vista and throughout the ciples. riders at risk and further city. To ensure safer and discourage cycling as a short commutes no matter genuine option. Many im- how one choose to travel. provement require mini- mal investment and can be done concurrently with already planned roadwork. Jeff Dubois YES - More attention must YES - These principles NO - Cyclists have long as- be paid to the delivery of must be mindful of local serted that they wish to be public transit as a viable neighbourhood needs and treated like “real vehicles”. and reliable alternative economically prudent. I’d be interested to know if to the automobile. Pe- Ottawa cyclists would be destrian traffic is often willing to embrace a vehi- overlooked making many cle registration system to routes inaccessible or offset the additional costs dangerous. Approaches in expediting the infra- to cycling accommodation structure. must be more inclusive.

21 Hussein YES - As an advocate of YES - It is essential that YES Mahmoud living a healthy lifestyle, it we plan pedestrian and is important that we have cycling lanes on all new initiatives like this to pro- roads. This is a cost effec- mote exercise and activi- tive way to mitigate traffic ties to all residents. Along and promote healthy liv- with complete streets, we ing. need to have forums and town halls that discuss bike safety to ensure our residents can have safe commutes whether it be to work or for pleasure. Perry Marleau John Redins Brandon Scharfe WARD 19 – Cumberland Marc Belisle YES – Only by doing this YES – One of my top priori- YES – Absolutely the faster will we reduce the carbon ties. Complete Streets will the better. monoxide in our air. I hope ensure a better future. that we can make Ottawa the leader in "green travel" across Canada and the world. Stephen Blais * It is important to con- I have also begun the pro- My record of accelerating sider a mix of all forms of cess of building the lon- important infrastructure transportation infrastruc- gest cycling, walking, jog- projects such as LRT to ture when approving new ging, rollerblading, etc. Orléans and recreational growth projects. This is corridor in Cumberland opportunities is clear and why in Cumberland we are Ward. Once complete, this irrefutable. Any oppor- building multiuse path- completely segregated tunity I get to accelerate ways and bike lanes along corridor will link one side important projects for the major roads such as Trim of Orléans to the next, residents of Orléans and Rd. and Brian Coburn Blvd. while providing a safe, en- Cumberland I will take and encouraging pedestri- vironmentally friendly and without reservation. an connectivity in the de- complete option for all us- sign of new subdivisions. ers regardless if you are All new roads in Cumber- communting or simpley land have been built with enjoying the fresh air. pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in mind. WARD 20 – Osgoode George Darouze YES – However, my larg- YES - I am in support of the YES est concern is my rural Complete Street Principles residents! Rural roads and as long as my rural resi- infrastructure are a major dents feel the same way concern for my Rural Resi- and that it is safe for all. dents.

22 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Tom Dawson NO - I will not place the YES - Anything new should YES - The downtown en- other systems of transit be done right the first time. vironment can benefit over that of vehicle, but on greatly from increased par with that of cars. The public transit and cycling rural areas require strong options. infrastructure and we don’t have many sidewalks or public transit options so we need our cars to move unimpeded. Davis Jermacans Jean Johnston- McKitterick Liam Maguire NO NO NO - I just checked off ‘no’ on these set of questions because I need more infor- mation. I only have the basic knowledge of complete streets. It’s certainly not an issue in a rural ward yet we just recently had a cyclist killed due to a series of bad decisions to even run that event out here that day. I need more informa- tion and I don’t see these issues as a top priority. Bob Masaro Allen Scantland Mark Scharfe NO - I can’t answer that NO - That’s another yes- NO - Not for bikes, no. yes or no. I’m certainly no. For the buses, yes I’m promoting bus lanes and 100% for public transit and clean-burning buses, but I bus lanes. But bikes and do not in any way support pedestrians, no, that’s ri- bike lanes and that type of diculous. thing in this country. I was a policeman for almost 30 years, and bikes and people on the road, we’ve seen some terrible accidents. So it’s a yes to strongly support getting people on transit, but I do not support bikes and people on the streets. The roads are made for vehicles, not for bicycles and people.

23 Kim Sheldrick YES – While I have an- YES YES swered yes, my response is actually somewhat. In the rural areas public transit does not run (as is the wish of the residents) and vehicles are still quite necessary and roads are essential. Bike and walking paths connecting the rural villages are something I am in favour of. Within sub/urban areas, yes I agree with improving transit and alternate means of moving people. Paul St. Jean George Wright NO - I would support in- NO - The word "all" seems NO - Without additional increasing the funding for unnecessary. Decisions formation, the current roll- pedestrian, cycling and must be made on a road out plan seems attainable. transit infrastructure, but I by road basis according to cannot give it priority over need and use. road infrastructure. I wish the question was worded differently. "Prioritize" gives no leeway to transi- tioning toward increased bike and transit use, while maintaining safety for vehicles as well. WARD 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn Scott Moffatt * NO – I won't place any one NO – As I have done in the NO – The current TMP is mode of transportation past, I will support Com- based on affordability. If over another. I feel we need plete Streets where they we can advance certain to tackle them all equally in make sense. I was per- projects without delaying order to achieve the sup- sonally opposed to Main others, I would be support needed to move these Street but I strongly supportive but there are many types of projects further. ported Laurier Avenue. priorities between now and Churchill Street is a prime In my opinion, they don't 2031 and we need to bal- example where all modes make sense on every road. ance them appropriately. are prioritized equally. Daniel Scharf WARD 22 – Gloucester South-Nepean Kevin Fulsom

24 Vote for a Healthy & Green Ottawa-Election 2014 Scott Hodge NO – I am committed to pri- YES - I am committed NO - There are many criti- oritizing complete streets to prioritizing complete cal infrastructure require- that are safe for all users streets that are safe for all ments identified in the - pedestrians, cyclists, users - pedestrians, cy- TMP that ideally should be public transit users, and clists, public transit users, implemented earlier than people using private ve- and people using private scheduled. However, the hicles. The infrastructure vehicles. City has limited resources is there for all users, not which prohibits advanc- some form of transporta- ing the overall level of in- tion over other forms of vestment and accelerating transportation. implementation. To do so would require the City to take on considerably more debt. The prioritization of the infrastructure projects TMP should be reviewed and revised to ensure highly critical investments are made earlier than currently planned. Jason Kelly Michael Qaqish Bader Rashed Roger Scharfe Susan Sherring I will seek, where possible, The principles of Complete I cannot commit to fast- to balance needs while Streets, while applicable in tracking cycling invest- working hard to ensure the some cases are not, in my ments (currently being safety of pedestrians and opinion, applicable in all adopted over a 15 year pe- cyclists. cases. riod) without a considered look at the budget over all. WARD 23 – Kanata South David Abuwa NO - I believe a safe bal- YES NO - Cycling is a great ance can be achieved for for of exercise and quite all modes of transporta- addictive. I am a cyclist tion, but until such time myself. Unfortunately, that the Ottawa transit my bike will not get me to system is at the level of work, with a commute of Montreal or Vancouver, 42 km. You ever tried to the unavoidable reality is go shopping on a bicycle? that personal cars are the I believe cycling is mostly only viable option to travel recreational and only rel- from one end of Ottawa to evant for downtown dwell- the other. HOL (High Oc- ers. cupancy Lanes) are the alternative, which I would endorce. Bruce Anthony NO - This issue is concen- NO NO Faulkner trated in the core and another question that should be asked is" why are all paying for some"? Allan Hubley*