Good morning.

I’m a Winnipegger, born and raised here. I vote, pay taxes, and am very involved with my community centre. I’ve lived in north Fort Garry for 8 years, more than enough time to get to know and appreciate my neighbourhood and the people who live and work there.

The Parker lands mean many things to Winnipeggers...an off-leash dog park, a playground, a photographer’s delight, a birdwatcher’s paradise, a place to hike, relax, and learn about and appreciate our natural environment. It’s home to deer, fox, skunks, raccoons, owls, hawks, northern shrike, frogs, ducks, geese, and the list goes on. It’s a natural filtration system that didn’t cost anything to build. All this within walking distance of many communities, not just Fort Garry, and a short drive from the centre of Winnipeg!

I’ve read the report that justifies option lB as the best choice and I would ask...the best choice for whom? Maybe this is the cheaper choice with fewer obstacles, but is that how it should be decided? With all three options costing around $300M, saving just $21M by going with option lB seems trivial. And cost should not be based solely on financial implications. The irreversible loss of the Parker lands is a cost that many Winnipeggers are not willing to pay.

I’m not advocating against Rapid Transit, and I definitely support infill and densification, but in a way that preserves the positive attributes of our city, keeping unique features like the Parker lands intact and accessible for Winnipeggers now and in the future.

Last week, the Parker Wetlands Conservation Committee launched a petition in support of suspending plans to develop Rapid Transit through the Parker lands. To date, we have collected over 500 signatures from Fort Garry residents, transit riders, dog park patrons, naturalists, and people who just don’t see the logic in such an indirect route. Here are a few of the comments received:

Lara Friesen - It is a beautiful area that should be preserved for future generations. (Neither) the city nor the province really have any more money to blow on things that offer no return and only become a bigger tax burden for the citizens of Winnipeg.

Fenton Jordan - Green belts are important to the emotional and mental health of this city

Walter Mirosh - any wet land is important to save to prevent quick floodings, filter out pollutants and give native plants and grasses and wildlife to thrive.

Lorne Hasinoff - The City has waffled on this project for years. Why should we all “cave” to a high pressure sales technique that we have a “limited time offer” that we must rush to take advantage of instead of doing the proper and promised diligence of a thorough environmental assessment. Theresa Feakes I’d like to see the Rapid Transit go the most direct route - along Pembina Hwy where users live and connections are easy. Let’s not be so quick to get rid of such a valued area. Once it’s developed there is no turning back. Don’t let $ be the deciding option either as some things you can’t buy back.

Damon Johnston - Greenspace is what makes Winnipeg attractive as a city. Let’s keep what we have. An alternative route should be a priority even if it costs more.

Lionel Leston - While I appreciate the development of Rapid Transit lines to reduce automobile use, as well as in-filling development to reduce urban sprawl, I also support maintaining large tracts of wildlife habitat within easy access of urban residents. If at all possible, the City of Winnipeg should try to maintain all three.

Anita King - I am tired of this City administration just going about it’s business as if the people who live here are at best irrelevant, and at worst, nuisances.

Rob McKenzie - I am opposed to the loss of any existing wetlands when there are other, better alternatives for rapid transit.

Kristen Robson - I am a faithful transit patron, but the wetlands are more important.

Bonnie Freeman - Proper consultation, due process, and foresight in preserving the natural beauty of our great city must be observed. Joni Mitchell resonates the fears we share when she sings, “They paved Paradise and put in a parking lot.”

Kim Peppler - We need to save our inner city green spaces - they are our lungs!

Andrew Alkier - We need to support established older neighborhoods. Moving new transportation services away will discourage investment in established neighborhoods and encourage further migration to new suburban developments. This new route does not appear to be consistent with city planning objectives of supporting decaying inner city neighborhoods

Donna Peters-Small - There is so much evidence that the mental and physical wellbeing of city dwellers is enhanced by areas of green and natural habitat. We certainly benefit from living in cities, but we need to develop and grow carefully, always keeping in mind the human cost.

Lawrence Cherniak - I am very familiar with the area, having used it as an off-leash dog park. It is very beautiful and supports so much wildlife. I support rapid transit as a wonderful green initiative; I don’t think, however, that a green initiative should get rid of greenery! Have the courage to do what has to be done -- if some expropriation needs to be done, then expropriate, as has been done for years for all kinds of vehicular needs.

Ina Koseva - I feel strongly about the conservation of natural areas in the city environment. I believe strongly that we can achieve this without hindering infrastructural progress in Winnipeg. Natural areas such as the Parker wetlands and Aspen forest are important both for social and environmental reasons. Wetlands are important systems that protect the quality of streams and plan water supply, and forests are an important dwelling and sanctuary for wildlife in the city. These natural areas are also very beneficial to the health and social interactions of city people who cannot afford to travel far in and outside of the city to enjoy a nice walk. The alternative route for the transit is a good option, given the tradeoff between the social, environmental & economic benefits and the cost.

Audrhea Lande - The transit rider population lives on Pembina highway...that’s where the buses should run.

Gilles Noel Development of land should be meaningful, not merely convenient. Use another route closer to a higher density of population.

Carle Radimer - This meandering route assumes future ridership; the direct route will serve a current customer base. It’s time Winnipeg starts doing things properly rather than cheaply.

Virgil Pauls - Wetlands are necessary for the natural purification and regeneration of the water cycle. They are also important in the prevention of flooding. So many wetland areas have already been drained, that there is nowhere for melt water to go but into basements. The remaining wetland areas should receive greater consideration and priority. The preservation of green spaces and ecosystems existing within urban areas is also important. A healthy ecosystem is key to a healthy community.

Mi McKenty - I expect decision makers at every level of government to base their decisions on thorough sound evidence, and render decisions for the greatest benefit not just for today (but) for the future also. Development of rapid transit through the Parker wetlands does not fit those criteria.

Janet Gilchrist - The RT federal grant funding is from a “green fund” yet there is no

comprehensive impact study on the wetlands and aspen forest. We destroy green space - to get “green” funding? This is VERY disturbing and wrong

Thank you for your time and consideration.

tjnds Conservation Committee

To: City of Winnipeg and Province of Manitoba

Suspend plans to develop RT through Parker wetlands and Aspen forest

[ei:ter: Greetings,

Suspend plans to develop PT through Parker wetlands and Aspen forest. A comprehensive environmental study should be done on Parker lands and all options should be considered for the next leg of Rapid Transit. Signatures

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Wes Suderman Winnipeg R3t 0W3 Canada 2/18/2013 I appreciate this natural area in my neighborhood and it is a main

reason I chose to move here. With the deer and fox and other wildlife as well and the unique vegetation(which other cities have

lost), Ithink this green space is valuable for this area and for the

city. Also I see no purpose in this building project since the city nor the province really have any more money to blow on things that

Dean Rempel Winnipeg R3TOT5 Canada 2/18/2013 I like trees! Pam Lucenkiw Winnipeg R2J2Y9 Canada 2/18/2013 The City of Winnipegs few remaining natural areas require protection. They add value to communities and without protection will be lost forever to future generations. A city wide green plan is Brenda DuVal R2W OB1 Canada 2/18/2013 The wildlife that lives in that area continues to be displaced. It is important to hang on to the little bit of land that is left there to yvonne josephson Lundar ROC1VO Canada 2/18/2013 Itravel this way often and was from Fort Garry. It is a beautiful area that should be preserved for future generations. Clara Friesen Winnipeg R3V1C8 Canada 2/18/2013 It is a beautiful area that should be preserved for future generations. The city nor the province really have any more money to blow on things that offer no return and only become a bigger tax Bruce Tulloch Winnipeg R3T0Z6 Canada 2/18/2013 There is no need to destroy pristine Aspen woodland with an ill-

planned BRTline. If I were mayor I would protect all greenspace

Ed Vorst Winnipeg R3G2H2 Canada 2/18/2013 I also ride that bus route every day and see between Pembina &

train tracks as the better option. Also, I love urban eco-systems.

Matt Freeman WpgFreePress R2M 0H2 Canada 2/18/2013 I grew up in this neighbourhood and don’t want to see this green ellen reid winnipeg R3M 1M7 Canada 2/18/2013 to preserve natural habitat within city Jairo Viafara Winnipeg R3P 2N1 Canada 2/18/2013 Further analysis should be undertaken to establish RTFeasibility on the Pembina Corridor; Zoning considerations for a Pembina Corridor should be advanced. High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, No Fenton Jordan Winnipeg R3E1E2 Canada 2/18/2013 Green belts are important to the emotional and mental health of walter mirosh winnipeg R2GOR5 Canada 2/18/2013 any wet land is important to save to prevent quick floodings, filter out pollutants and give native plants and grasses and wildlife to Vic KRENZ Winnipeg R3ROT8 Canada 2/18/2013 green spaces are an important element to urbanization. Let’s save Lorne Hasinoff Winnipeg R3T 1E3 Canada 2/18/2013 The City has waffled on this project for years. Why should we all “cave” to a high pressure sales technique that we have a “limited time offer” that we must rush to take advantage of instead of doing Robert Bagamery Winnipeg R3TOM1 Canada 2/18/2013 Green space! and stopping ill-defined, unfeasible costly Colleen Hellofs Winnipeg R3T 1C3 Canada 2/18/2013 This space should be investigated for it environmental importance for now and for future generations...green space should be preserved at all costs! Please save our land and forests swell as the

Margot McKenzie Wpg. R3ToW6 Canada 2/18/2013 I am against any development of this pristine natural site when there are others options that make much more sense. The idea of using Pembina Hwy which is where the demand for transportation Robert MacDonald Winnipeg R2G 2K6 Canada 2/19/2013 We are losing our heritage of green spaces due to unwise Theresa Feakes Winnipeg R3T 1H3 Canada 2/19/2013 I’dlike to see the Rapid Transit go the most direct route - along Pembina Hwy where users live and connections are easy. Let’s not be so quick to get rid of such a valued area. Once it’s devoloped Susanne Klueppel Winnnipeg R3T0T9 Canada 2/19/2013 This is a beautiful green space that deserves to be kept a green nancy michaud Winnipeg r3tOz8 Canada 2/19/2013 peaceful, nature, beautiful as is. Leave it alone! Bev Pike Winnipeg R3L1G5 Canada 2/19/2013 This is a crime - neither the City nor the Province are obeying their Damon Johnston Winnipeg MB R3B2W8 Canada 2/19/2013 Greenspace is what makes Winnipeg attractive as a city. Lets keep what we have. An alternative route should be a priority even if it

Lionel Leston Winnipeg R3C0R5 Canada 2/19/2013 While I appreciate the development of Rapid Transit lines to reduce automobile use, as well as in-filling development to reduce urban

sprawl, I also support maintaining large tracts of wildlife habitat Donna Dzydz Winnipeg R3P 1R7 Canada 2/19/2013 Do not take away any more green space without any apparent thought for its consequences. My dogs LOVEthe off-leash park & so do their owners who keep themselves healthy walking their dogs at this absolutely fabulous location with its many woodsy trails. Allister Riddel Winnipeg R3T 1X4 Canada 2/19/2013 City has already leased/sold greenspace for development in Crescent Drive Golfcourse. It should not develop on more

Jason Smith Winnipeg R3TOT5 Canada 2/19/2013 Ifeel running the rapid transit through our green space is both sad

and disgraceful. As a resident living on Parker avenue, I am completely appalled by any attempt to selfishly ruin our

ANita King Winnipeg R3L1M2 Canada 2/19/2013 I am tired of this City administration ust going about it’s business as if the people who live here are at best irrelevant, and at worst, Kristine Hasinoff Winnipeg R3TOC4 Canada 2/19/2013 YOUCANTDESTROYEVERYFORESTFORMONEY.

Rob McKenzie Winnipeg R3TOW6 Canada 2/19/2013 I am opposed to the loss of any existing wetlands when there are Johanna Denesiuk R3T0H3 Canada 2/19/2013 So that future generations can enjoy our green spaces.

Kristen Robson Winnipeg R3E2M7 Canada 2/19/2013 I am a faithful transit patron, but the wetlands are more anna Dueck winnipeg R3T0T7 Canada 2/19/2013 The buses would be running right where the deer is standing! Brigitte Wiebe MB R3L1J3 Canada 2/20/2013 It is a small native prairie land in an urban setting. Excellent dog rark. Gorgeous native trees and plants. Important to make better Chris Uhres-Todd Winnipeg R3C2E6 Canada 2/20/2013 This is a beautiful little haven, used by many people. There have to be better options. Green spaces in the city need to be conserved RickWiebe Winnipeg R3T1H9 Canada 2/20/2013 Damage to natural wetlands and dont trust the process with Gloria Dueck Winnipeg R3T0T8 Canada 2/20/2013 Rapid transit should go the most direct route which leaves open future possibility of a train system. In addition, green spaces benefit Breanna Heinrichs Winnipeg R3T0V8 Canada 2/20/2013 These wetlands are a treasure to many residents. Further options should be explored before touching these lands. Ron Derksen Winnipeg R3T3K7 Canada 2/20/2013 It is important that we not erode something as precious as these Bonnie Freeman Winnipeg R3T0W5 Canada 2/20/2013 Proper consultation, due process, and foresight in preserving the natural beauty of our great city must be observed. Joni Mitchell resonates the fears we share when she sings, “They paved Paradise Kim Peppler Winnipeg R3T 1J5 Canada 2/20/2013 We need to save our inner city green spaces - they are our lungs! RickZerbe Cornelsen Winnipeg MB R3L1M4 Canada 2/20/2013 Pembina route makes way more sense.

J S Houston 77001 United States 2/20/2013 Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its Crawford Parrott Winnipeg r3t 0s7 Canada 2/20/2013 this is a great greenspace. and a natural feature that makes this Andrew Alkier Winnipeg R3T0A6 Canada 2/20/2013 We need to support established older neighborhoods. Moving new transportation services away will discourage investment in established neighborhoods and encourage further migration to new suburban developments. This new route does not appear to be Michael Neufeld Winnipeg R2X2T9 Canada 2/20/2013 If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by

God, they are called developers. L1 Ian Young Winnipeg R3L0Y4 Canada 2/20/2013 Beautiful and important green space in one of the finest

Donald Plett Winnipeg R3T353 Canada 2/20/2013 Develpment and wetlands are not good bed fellows and I am for the wetlands. Lets not lose the little bit we still have. Christopher Lepa Winnipeg R3T1G9 Canada 2/20/2013 The City of Winnipeg’s urban forest is currently shrinking and massive removal of parcels of natural stands of trees without Theresa Smith Winnipeg R3T 1E3 Canada 2/20/2013 It is important to have areas within the city that are still natural Donna Peters-Small Winnipeg R3G 1H4 Canada 2/20/2013 There is so much evidence that the mental and physical wellbeing of city dwellers is ehanced by areas of green and natural habitat. We certainly benefit from living in cities, but we need to develop JOHN LOHRENZ Winnipeg R3P 2R7 Canada 2/20/2013 iTAPPEARSTHATMOST PARKLANDAREASAREBEING CONSUMMEDWITH ROADS,STREETS,HOUSING,TRANSPORTATION Laura Durling Winnipeg R3L1C9 Canada 2/20/2013 Our natural resources are a precious commodity and need to be Virginia Addis Winnipeg R3C3H4 Canada 2/21/2013 We need to preserve our wetlands and green spaces within the Bea Cherniack Winnipeg R3T0C4 Canada 2/21/2013 Do not destroy natural land space. Keep it and protect it. I would rather spend more and expropriate developed land. Derek Black winnipeg R2M4C2 Canada 2/21/2013 While green space pays no taxes it is equally important to the community as a whole and enhances the well being of the

Dennis Reimer Winnipeg R3TOT8 Canada 2/21/2013 I think there are better ways of developing this wetland than

covering it with cement. I also don’t think the route for Rapid Matthew Miles Winnipeg R3TOX5 Canada 2/21/2013 This city needs to preserve its green spaces and wetlands, not pave Shapath Bhatta Winnipeg R3TOT3 Canada 2/21/2013 This is our green space. We need to protect it. Please save this.

Sometimes, I and my 9 years old daughter go for a walk. Zana Marie Lutfiyya R3M 0V3 Canada 2/21/2013 The city of Winnipeg needs to follow its own by laws regarding

Lawrie Cherniack Winnipeg Manitoba R3T0C3 Canada 2/21/2013 I am very familiar with the area, having used it as an off-leash dog

park. It is very beautiful and supports so much wildlife. Isupport

rapid transit as a wonderful green initiative; I don’t think, however, that a green initiative should get rid of greenery! Have the courage dawn garvie wpg r3t 018 Canada 2/21/2013 Ifeel there needs to be more public consultation. Robert Hudson Winnipeg R2M4M3 Canada 2/21/2013 The obvious cheapest route is along Pembina. No need do destroy John Brunelle Winnipeg R3TOWl Canada 2/21/2013 Aside from destroying a beautiful natural inner city space, the route does NOTHINGto attract ridership in this area and bypasses an area with a high population density. Maybe city haIl could try thinking Brad Janzen Winnipeg r3t2x7 Canada 2/21/2013 A full review of the environmental and financial (short term and long term) impact is required and should be released to the public Donald Sutherland Winnipeg R2N 1L8 Canada 2/21/2013 Preserving wetlands and forest is vital to the health of the earth. Lynn Crocker Loat Winnipeg R3P 0X9 Canada 2/21/2013 When need more green space not less in this city. Marilyn Bruce Winnipeg R3L0E9 Canada 2/21/2013 Having green spaces in urban settings greatly improves quality of life as Assiniboine Park and others proves so if there is an alternative route for the rapid transit route, it should be given Malcolm Gyde Winnipeg R2M 0M7 Canada 2/21/2013 There must be an alternative to destroying more of our natural Leonard MacWilliam Winnipeg R3J 2N8 Canada 2/21/2013 Greenspace, particularly within the city, which provides natural habitat for many species of wildlife MUSTbe presevered. Jennifer Forshaw Winnipeg R3J1P1 Canada 2/21/2013 Green space is important as part of a city’s infrastructure.

Andres Villafana Wpg R2H 2R6 Canada 2/21/2013 a) I see wetlands as an extemely important part of an Urban eco system.li

b) I believe the City needs to preserve green space within City limits, even small pockets like this would heIpJ1

c) I believe this is part of a wildlife corridor, integral to the health of Katherine Drewniak Winnipeg R2V1W9 Canada 2/21/2013 Proper evaluations of the impact on the natural habitat must be a Ina Koseva Winnipeg R3T2L9 Canada 2/21/2013 I feel strongly about the conservation of natural areas in the city

environment. I believe strongly that we can achieve this without hindering infrastructural progress in Winnipeg. Natural areas such as the Parker wetlands and Aspen forest are important both for social and environmental reasons. Wetlands are important systems that protect the quality of streams and plan water supply, and forests are an important dwelling and sanctuary for wildlife in the Leila Mostaco-guidolin Winnipeg R3C3T9 Canada 2/21/2013 Green areas are important in a modern society, more than never!! Dorothy Wigmore Winnipeg R3G 2P3 Canada 2/21/2013 We need to keep all the trees and greenery we can in Winnipeg. RT Christine Ens Winnipeg R3t 0x5 Canada 2/21/2013 keep our green space and this tiny bit of tranquility in our Kim Perron WINNIPEG R3P 2P8 Canada 2/21/2013 It is imperative that we preserve green spaces in our city. Julie-Ann Ruchkall Winnipeg R2K1V4 Canada 2/21/2013 Use of the Dog Park Audrhea Lande Winnipeg R3G2LS Canada 2/21/2013 The transit rider population lives on pembina highway...that’s Evelyn Downey Winnipeg R3V1L9 Canada 2/21/2013 Dear Justin: It is my belief that it is extremely important to maintain as much as possible of the natural environment in our urban areas as possible. It is impostant not only for the health of the Cindy Louer R2JOB1 Canada 2/21/2013 Its important to look after our fellow inhabitants of Earth for future Jocelyn Friesen-Peters Winnipeg R3C1S6 Canada 2/21/2013 they paved paradise and put up a parking lot.. Alison Robson Winnipeg R3L1J8 Canada 2/21/2013 We desperately need to hold on to urban greenspaces for air

quality, plant and animal diversity and moments of solitude. I go here to escape, re-energize, contemplate the mess that this city is Gilles Noel Winnipeg R3G 1N8 Canada 2/22/2013 Development of land should be meaningful, not merely convenient. Use another route closer to a higher density of population. Carl Radimer Winnipeg R3t 1W9 Canada 2/22/2013 This meandering route assumes future ridership; the direct route will serve a current customer base. It’s time Winnipeg starts doing Ian Neufeld La Rue Winnipeg R3L1C6 Canada 2/22/2013 It’s extremely valuable green space for walking and dog running!

Emily Roscoe Winnipeg r3pOgl Canada 2/22/2013 I take the bus when ever I can - and I support public transit for many reasons, but this is a stupid plan any way you look at it. Virgil Pauls Winnipeg R2Vlvi Canada 2/22/2013 Wetlands are necessary for the natural purification and regeneration of the water cycle. They are also important in the prevention of flooding. So many wetland areas have already been drained, that there is nowhere for melt water to go but into basements. The remaining wetland areas should receive greater

Vick-LynnVerville wpg r310s8 Canada 2/22/2013 I would be heartbroken to see the wetlands destroyed, and the greenspace is a gem in the midst of the city. The transit route R Rempel Winnipeg R3n 0Y9 Canada 2/22/2013 Wrong route. Bad planning and poor execution of a much needed bill lucenkiw winnipeg r2j 2y9 Canada 2/22/2013 you are loosing natural space to development,1

i would like to see a fair and transparent process for consultationJi extending the rapid transit thru the parker wetlands defeats the rapid part. give your head a shake.El if you had a city wide green plan that citizens trusted and valued Dave Bartel Winnipeg R3T1Y7 Canada 2/22/2013 The last thing we need to be doing is destroying more of our forest/wetland. The route, and indeed the entire “rapid transit”

Derek Kidd Winnipeg R2M 4X1 Canada 2/22/2013 I care about Mother Earth!

Ron Drewniak Wpg R3C1Z2 Canada 2/22/2013 why turn Wpg into another concrete jungle? I like real trees, not Barbara Metrycki Winnipeg R3T2L4 Canada 2/22/2013 urban environment, more than ever! Valerie metcalfe Winnipeg R3m 1L4 Canada 2/22/2013 I’ve walked there almost every day for 14 years. It’s beautiful. A refreshing area of a surprisingly rich variety of plants, birds and Janice Butcher Winnipg R3T3B7 Canada 2/22/2013 J. Butcher

Jodi Pratt Winnipeg R3M 3S1 Canada 2/22/2013 I care very much about saving remaining wetlands within city limits!! We should be trying to return areas to natural state to create more wetlands and forests not destroying what is left!! Use

Jennifer Wasko Winnipeg R2M 0N8 Canada 2/22/2013 I cannot understand why the route would go through parklands and wetlands where there is low population instead of a route where there is high population. The proposed route seems like it would not service the population of Winnipeg to it’s greatest potential, darcy zeller wpg. R3TOX6 Canada 2/22/2013 we need to keep the wetlands (wetlands) to many times nature is put on backburner and all this will come back and hurt all of us in the end when there is nothing Ieft Lindsay Butt Winnipeg R3LDM1 Canada 2/22/2013 We need to maintain and protect the small amount of wetlands Judy Perry Winnipeg R3TOZ8 Canada 2/22/2013 To maintain the wetlands/forest for the wildlife and green space for Corinne Enns Winnipeg, MB R3R3B1 Canada 2/23/2013 We need to perserve our wetlands. We have already made so many inroads into our natural areas. Just stick to using these Tracey Rigaux Winnipeg R3t 0x9 Canada 2/23/2013 this is practically my backyard. The idea of bulldozing a greenspace Elizabeth Morsette Winnipeg R3T0N6 Canada 2/23/2013 This park is also known as the Brenda Leipsic Park. Most of the

individuals I speak with know it as a pristine and natural off leash dog park. There is many a day when anywhere from six vehicles to twenty-six plus vehicles are parked there to allow their dogs to garrett loeppky wpg r3m 1h8 Canada 2/23/2013 Why would it not be? This is our place, our community, our planet. A retired school princpal friend of mine used to have three guide lines or values he’d promote amongst his staff and students:E1 1. Take care of yourselvesJl 2. Take care of each otherI1 Evelyn Mannall Winnipeg R3T0W8 Canada 2/23/2013 I cannot possibly understand why there is a proposal to build and run RTthrough an unpopulated area. It would service a terribly small amount of persons and couldn’t be profitable or useful as a result. The proposed line parallel to Pembina would be much more

useful to thousands more people. I also live in the area, and so Janeen Stuve Winnipeg R3TOW5 Canada 2/23/2013 important to keep wetlands and aspen forest intact to ensure home dorothy skup winnipeg R3k 1C7 Canada 2/23/2013 we should save the wetlands Joseph Lupton Winnipeg R3TOL1 Canada 2/23/2013 We have so little urban forest and wetlands in Winnipeg, whatever we have is desperately needed for flooding reduction and drought moderation, wildlife preservation, tem perature moderation,

Jacqueline Peniuk Winnipeg R3T 1H5 Canada 2/23/2013 My family & I live a few blocks from Parker wetlands & we’re very concerned as to how this project would negatively impact the wetlands & the unique neighborhood we have lived in for 20 years. We moved into this area & stayed because of ‘Parker bush’, the tight knit quiet community, the lack of traffic & traffic noise. We regularly walk & play in the Parker wetlands, enjoying the wildlife & flora, some of which are endangered & very rare. Destroying this Amy Hjaltadottir Winnipeg R3E3M6 Canada 2/24/2013 Farmers and urban centers are doing away with the wetlands and forests and this is causing imbalance in nature which we do not Jim de Graft Winnipeg R2C4K2 Canada 2/24/2013 I’m against anything that hasn’t been properly vetted in a way that Nancy Landry Winnipeg R2N 0E2 Canada 2/24/2013 Please preserve this natural green space for current and future residents. This is a Winnipeg treasure that should be preserved Jay Bourke Winnipeg R3TOWl Canada 2/24/2013 This scenario reminds me of the total deforestation of the area west of Kenaston, north and south of Sterling Lyon Parkway. This

was an area Idrove through daily and appreciated the greenspace

and wildlife. I was so saddened to see it disappear. Ifthere’s

Mi McKenty Winnipeg R3M Canada 2/24/2013 I expect decision makers at every level of government to base their decisions on thorough sound evidence, and render decisions for the greatest benefit not just for today for for the future also.

Tracey Olafson Winnipeg R3M 1G6 Canada 2/24/2013 I think Jodi Pratt’s comment sums it up beautifully. Ian Toal Winnipeg R3L1B6 Canada 2/24/2013 The area is of recreational value, but more importantly, it contains within it a significant amount of wild biodiversity. Habitat loss is the greatest reason for loss of biodiversity - removing the area would have an impact on bird, mammal, amphibian, invertebrate and Maureen Smith Winnipeg R3T-1J8 Canada 2/24/2013 We don’t need changes like that to our community. We have already taken too much wetlands and forest away from nature and wildlife. We are going to have nothing left if we keep this up. Give ron torpey winnipeg r3t 0x4 Canada 2/24/2013 my neighbourhood...I value the forest-parklands more than rapid Sheryl Dadey WINNIPEG R3T0N7 Canada 2/25/2013 GREENSPACEISVERYIMPORTANT-every community should have an area within walking distance to enjoy nature. Everyone knows Sandi DAmico Winnipeg R3T 1G2 Canada 2/25/2013 We have lived in the area for 20 twenty years and have enjoyed

• the wildlife that are native to that area and believe that these jerry spivak Winnipeg r3rln6 Canada 2/25/2013 keep our wildlife safe

Kim Mardero Winnipeg, MB R3T0Z6 Canada 2/25/2013 I live in the neighbourhood and would like to protect our wetlands

and wildlife. I also don’t want to see increased traffic and noise in RickWahI Winnipeg R2n4j3 Canada 2/25/2013 There are better options. Wilf Breyfogle Winnipeg R3Y1V6 Canada 2/25/2013 We need desrately to preserve natural settings in the city. Shelley Sweeney Winnipeg R3T2N2 Canada 2/25/2013 Our natural spaces need to be preserved because we have very few Audrey Hughes Winnipeg r3t-ow6 Canada 2/25/2013 This is valuable greenspace. Enough with the development!!! Darrin Fiske Winnipeg R3T 1C3 Canada 2/25/2013 Keep the little bit of natural land we have left in this area natural.

Jennifer Klueppel R3TOT9 Canada 2/25/2013 Igrew up playing in this forest and I’ve already seen a decrease in Jonathan Ventura Winnipeg R3N1Y5 Canada 2/25/2013 This is unnecessary, especially given the prime, and direct Brenda Belmonte Winnipeg R3L0N7 Canada 2/25/2013 Residents and wildlife have to be considered and the current Janet Gilchrist Winnipeg, MB R3T1H2 Canada 2/25/2013 The RTfederal grant funding is from a “green fund” yet there is no comprehensive impact study on the wetlands and aspen forest. Noemi Pichon Winnipeg R3T1H4 Canada 2/25/2013 Save our green space

Kevin 0 Winnipeg R3T0V8 Canada 2/26/2013 I want fiscal and environmental responsibility.

Angie Spindler Winnipeg R3T0V9 Canada 2/26/2013 Not a lot of green space left in this area. I enjoy walking my dog Lois Melville Winnipeg R3N 0Y9 Canada 2/26/2013 The City needs to be be PRESERVINGprecious wetlands, not DESTROYINGthem. Joni Mitchell’s lyrics say it all. They paved paradise And put up a parking lot (insert Rapid Transit) With a pink hotel, a boutique and a swinging hot spot Dont it always seem to go That you dont know what you’ve got Tillits gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot

They took all the trees And put them in a tree museum And they charged all the people A dollar and a half to see ‘em Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got Tillit’s gone They paved paradise And they put up a parking lot Read more at http://www.leoslyrics.com/joni-mitchell/parking Gerry Spindleer Winnipeg R3T3C9 Canada 2/26/2013 It’s not going to make more students take the bus/fast rail to the University. They all want to be kings and drive their car or bicycle down Pembina. It’s a lot closer. Furthermore the City of Wpg. does