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VOTE FOR A HEALTHY & GREENOTTAWA-ELECTION 2014

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“COMPLETE STREETS” WINS OVERWHELMING APPROVALA 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 construc-tion 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 construc-tion and renewal projects incorporate “Complete Street” principles to

ALL-CANDIDATES SURVEYUPDATED OCTOBER 17

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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 StreetsMany 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 de-signed 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 BikewaysNearly all candidates decried the under-funding of cycling infrastruc-ture. One noted that such infrastructure pays for itself through in-creased business activity and higher property values. Another called for doubling spending and several support rapid action to make ma-jor routes safe for cyclists and pedestrians, rather than waiting for roads to come up for renewal.

Creative New IdeasWhile acknowledging that most residents rely on cars today, candi-dates 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 the 10 key points for effective implementa-tion of a Complete Streets policy drawn up by the National Complete

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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 ProminentThe urban-rural divide typical of many municipal issues appears to be less prominent on this one. With only two exceptions, rural, ur-ban 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 sup-port for accelerated spending on cycling and pedestrian infrastruc-ture 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 enthu-siasm 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 DissentersIn 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 trans-port 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-

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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 RespondedThis 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 QuestionsAs 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.

CANDIDATES *indicates incumbent

If elected, will you commit to prioritizing pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastruc-ture over automobile in-frastructure in meeting the future growth in travel de-mands in urban areas?

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

The City's new Transporta-tion Master Plan increases funding for cycling infra-structure but delays many investments for over 15 years. If elected, will you work to increase the over-all level of investment and accelerate the pace of im-plementation?

84 Respondents (68% of total)

76% of respondents an-swered YES



WARD 1 – OrleansGordon R. Jensen

NO - For Orleans ward the greatest need is for the earliest possible imple-mentation of rapid tran-sit from Orleans through to Ottawa. Until this is in place, the priority must rest with improving the ca-pacity of the 174 and other major routes to manage high density automobile traffic, and for the city to facilitate this traffic flow. We must meet the basic infrastructure needs first, before further exacerbat-ing the problem with well-intentioned but premature projects.

YES - In accordance with planned development for inner municipal roads but not in conjunction with major thoroughfare access routes between communi-ties if it will further add to current traffic congestion.

NO - The planned develop-ment takes into account the addition of transit changes that will help per-mit an increased cycling infrastructure. However well intentioned, advanc-ing the cycling agenda ahead of the planned changes (such as full LRT access for Orleans) would have a negative effect on the communities.

Bob Monette * NO - I will commit equal prioritization because sub-urban communities con-tinue to depend on auto-mobile transportation and will continue to do so for years to come.

YES - That is what the City has planned for by con-centrating that new roads present a safe environ-ment for cycling, pedes-trians and public transit infrastructure.

NO - I will support the con-tinued growth level that we are facing. In fact, I will support as I have support-ed in the past multi-use pathways in my commu-nity such as the paving of the Ottawa River multi-use pathway, Safer Roads Otta-wa as well as the Pathway Patrol.

Candidate Responses

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Jennifer Robitaille

NO – I will support a cyclist plan as well as promote transit use, but not at the detriment of automobile transit.

NO - I am not familiar with this principal and cannot comment on this without further study. If this princi-pal includes cycling lanes and pedestrian paths, then yes.

NO

WARD 2 – InnesLaura Dudas YES - I am committed to

smart planning that will not only include complete streets, but will be com-plete communities, where public transit, cycling routes, roads, pedestrian uses, businesses, resi-dences, parks and rec-reational facilities com-plement each other and increase the quality of life for residents. We also need to plan our neigh-bourhoods to meet the needs of our seniors – a demographic population in our city that will double over the next 20 years.

YES NO - I am committed to bringing the Light Rail Transit system to the east end. A massive project of this nature would require that the city take another look at its plans for future cycling and road networks in the area to ensure they support and compliment the LRT. We need to invest taxpayer dollars wisely to ensure that we are making the correct decisions the first time.

Chris Fraser YES YES NOEldon Holder YES YES YESChantal LecoursJody Mitic YES - I do support the

prioritizing of pedestrian, cycling and public transit, but Ottawa will continue to grow regardless and if we don’t invest in highway infrastructure, we will con-tinue to experience grid-lock traffic jams during peak hours, further irritat-ing our local commuters.

NO - I support the princi-ples of Ecology Ottawa’s Complete Streets cam-paign, but I do not wish to commit myself to ensuring the principles on all new roads. I will be proactive in regards to the principles when reviewing new road projects.

YES


Andrew Modray YES – Once all core ser-vices are fully maximized and operating at peak ca-pacity, then I will look to secondary issues such as bike paths and pedestrian traffic. I am a realist and we still rely heavily on the automobile, I on the other hand, prefer to walk or take the bus when possi-ble but I am not going to by a hypocrite and claim that I do not use our car. we are a family with one car and several bus passes.

NO – I cannot fully com-mit to the Complete Street program until I am made aware of what streets, in what locations of Ottawa and how it will be received by residents without hin-dering automobile and bus traffic too greatly.

NO – I cannot commit to a 15 year or less plan be-cause that is even a too far in the future time frame for me to plan for. If the cur-rent plan calls for a 15-year time frame I would hope there would be some sort of annual or biannual eval-uation plan in place to ad-dress the efficacy of such a plan.

Fred Sherwin NO - We need to better prioritize investments in pedestrian, cycling and public transit but not at the detriment of our transpor-tation 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.

YES - When and where possible.

YES

François Trépanier

YES YES - I support the concept of street design incorpo-rating all users in the de-sign such as protected bi-cycle lanes where the road speed is above 60km/h. It is imperative that all us-ers, regardless of age and mode of transportation be included in the street de-sign process.

YES

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Teresa Whitmore YES - I strongly support the deployment of a variety of public transit measures including the continued the development of rail throughout Ottawa, bus prioritization lanes and service measures, bike lanes and path linkages and making the city easier to walk. Whatever model need our citizens have we need to ensure transporta-tion is effective and mov-ing in a sustainable direc-tion.

YES - We need to sys-temically encourage sus-tainable development principles. With our new communities it is easiest to implement and should work with the development industry to make the best communities possible.

YES - We need to have the appropriate balance of in-frastructure funding and realizing different commu-nities need priority funding for their particular needs, I support an increased fund-ing for sustainable trans-portation capital projects and making the most effec-tive use of that increased funding.

WARD 3 – BarrhavenIan Bursey YES YES YESJan Harder * NO Where practical, geogra-

phy has lots to do with it.The plan we have just ad-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 NorthMatt Muirhead YES YES YESJeff Seeton YES YES - I am a supporter of

Smart Growth and Com-plete Streets is a principal of Smarth Growth.

YES - Though I agree with the TMP being implement-ed over a 15 year period, additional funding may re-duce 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 Wilkinson *

YES - This is already un-derway but road measures are also needed as they are bus transit routes and many lead to areas with little transit service. Oper-ations need to keep track with infrastructure.

YES - This will only apply to arterial and major col-lector roads and not to lo-cal community streets so not every road would be suitable for becoming a complete street.

YES - However it will still take time as funding avail-able for all infrastructure does not yet meet our needs and without a firm commitment from federal and provincial govern-ments for major infrastruc-ture projects the City will be unable to meet these goals.


WARD 5 – West Carleton-MarchAlexander Aronec

NO - I will not prioritize one mode of transporta-tion over another. I will en-sure that there is adequate amounts of infrastructure for all modes of transpor-tation in urban areas.

YES YES - I believe the TMP has many shortfalls in its im-plementation. I would sup-port working on cycling infrastructure particularly in rural areas.

Eli El-Chantiry * YES - I could support this, but this needs to be ad-dressed as part of the bud-get process to confirm the funding available to sup-port this initiative.

NO - I don't support this for ALL new roads and road renewal projects. We need to work within the budget.

YES - But again we need to work within the city bud-get and I need to see what funding is available first.

Brendan Gorman YES YES YESJonathan Mark YES – In so far as a Ru-

ral City Councillor could. There are limitations in the Country.

YES – In so far as a Rural City Councillor could.

YES – I am a cyclist, so I will say yes. I don't have enough details to make 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 ParsonsWARD 6 – Stittsville

David LeeShad Qadri *

WARD 7 – Bay Alex Cullen YES - As a City Councillor

for Bay Ward for 10 years I supported expanding both cycling infrastructure and increasing the budget to support this.

YES YES - As a City Councillor for Bay Ward for 10 years I supported expanding both cycling infrastructure and increasing the budget to support this.

George GuirguisBrendan MertensMichael Pastien YES - I am keen on quickly

developing my personally conceived exciting new initiative of a CARLING Ave Median “SAFE BIKE 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!

YES - I am already avidly involved with infra smart optimal urban community lifestyle & road design transportation facilitation!

YES

Trevor Robinson

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Mark Taylor * YES – The only additional consideration is the need to additionally seek ways to prioritize quasi-public transit serving our fast growing older adult popu-lation. This would include para-Transpo and accessi-ble taxi cabs. I am in sup-port of complete streets and have several spaces in our ward where we are targeting them.

YES YES – Within the context of the balance of needs.

WARD 8 – CollegeGuy Annable YES – yes cycling infra-

structure is an important way to get people using less cars and giving them safe alternatives to get around the city 100%.

NO – only where the cy-cling network requires them not ALL ROADS.

NO – The current level of attention and investment in the Cycling infrastruc-ture is quite adequate and will put Ottawa on track to be the Copenhagen of Canada.

Rick Chiarelli * YES - Over the term we have already committed significantly larger per-centages of our transit budgets to projects de-signed for non-car use. They are designed to make travel easier for all commuters, including mo-torists. When bus rapid transit is introduced to Baseline Road, commutes will be easier for all. Hav-ing said that, we will still need to spend on roads be-cause, even in a best case scenario, we will still have many cars on the road.

NO - Since I have to choose yes or no, I have to pick no. The reason is that I will judge these on a case by case basis. So far, I have been able to support most, if not all, such proposals but I have also assured residents that these are on a test basis. So, to remain faithful to those commit-ments, we need to assess the analysis and numbers once they come back to us from these projects.

YES - I would support speeding up KEY STRA-TEGIC PIECES of the plan, not a blanket approach. For example, if speeding up the introduction of sep-arate bike lanes through the Bells Corners strip will suddenly complete a full connection from Kanata to the downtown core, this makes huge sense for all - even for car drivers who will see less traffic as a re-sult.

Craig MacAulay YES YES YESScott Andrew McLarens


WARD 9 – Knoxdate-MerivaleKeith Egli * NO - The City’s approach

to transportation planning going forward must be balanced. The approach suggested in the ques-tion leaves little room for discussion of the wants and needs of the par-ticular community to be impacted by the road project. The Complete Streets options must always be on the table but consultation with the com-munity is critical to the success of any project.

YES - If elected I would want and work towards having Complete Street options and principles on the table as part of any road construction project discussion.

YES - This is a discussion that should occur; how-ever, as with any decision at the City there must be a balance of the financial priorities of the day along with community concerns and needs. There is a lot of competition for worthy causes and projects such as affordable housing, af-fordable recreation oppor-tunities etc. and a finite amount of money available for funding.

Cristian LambiriWARD 10 – Gloucester

Rodaina ChahrourDiane Deans *Meladul Haq AhmadzaiGeorge MarkoLilly ObinaBrad Pye YES - Yes, to a degree - the

people in my Ward pre-dominately use cars - get-ting around may be easier in the urban core but may not be the best idea for those in the suburbs.

NO - No, the Complete Street process is a vague idea without concrete markers determined by the province. I’ve spoken with numerous people both at the city level and province who can not offer a clear and definitive explanation of what a complete street is. We need a much better and more effective discus-sion if we are to speak se-riously about this idea of “complete streets”

YES - Yes, but not at the determent of new automo-bile infrastructure. These should be done side by side. In fact, if we take a serious approach to cy-cling, we unmarry it from the roadways, giving cy-cling its own independent network.

Mohamed Roble YES – If elected, I will stand 100% behind any and all initiatives committed to prioritizing pedestrian, cy-cling and affordable public transit infrastructure over automobile infrastruc-ture both in my ward and across Ottawa.

YES YES

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WARD 11 – Beacon Hill-CyrvilleFrancesca D'Ambrosio

YES YES YES

Nicolas Séguin YES - Ensure that the ef-forts to pursue efficient and safe transportation continues to progress.Of-fer reduced transit fee to seniors, children and low income patrons.Redesign, build and adapt a bicycle network and pedestrian access in order to allow safe movement in the neighbourhood.

YES - Ensure that the ef-forts to pursue efficient and safe transportation continues to progress.Of-fer reduced transit fee to seniors, children and low income patrons.Redesign, build and adapt a bicycle network and pedestrian ac-cess in order to allow safe movement in the neigh-bourhood.

YES - Ensure that the ef-forts to pursue efficient and safe transportation continues to progress.Of-fer reduced transit fee to seniors, children and low income patrons.Redesign, build and adapt a bicycle network and pedestrian ac-cess in order to allow safe movement in the neigh-bourhood.

Michel Tardif YES – Always let my city councillor need for this over numerous past years.

YES – Once again I must read the full document to determine if it needs changes.

YES – I would attempt to.

Rene Tessier YES YES YESTim Tierney * YES YES YES

WARD 12 – Rideau-VanierGeorge Atanga YES YES YESCatherine Fortin LeFaivre

YES YES – I support Complete Streets principles. Howev-er, my current understand-ing is that some streets and areas are more condu-cive to being transformed into Complete Streets than others. At the very least, I believe that the Compete Streets principles should be *considered* for all new roads and road renewal projects.

YES – Rideau-Vanier is undergoing an increase in density at a rapid pace, therefore cycling and pe-destrian infrastructure has to be implemented at a cor-responding pace to ensure effective mobility and resi-dent safety.

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

YES YES


Marc Aubin YES – As past Chair of the King Edward Ave Task Force, I get complete streets. As councillor, I would work to ensure that the City of Ottawa pro-vides an integrated, safe, convenient and attractive public transit, cycling and pedestrian transportation network in the urban area – not the piecemeal ap-proach that has evolved because the car has had priority. For example, we need to shift more funds for infrastructure and op-erations to better winter maintenance of cycling routes and sidewalks.

YES – As councillor, I would work to ensure that new roads and road renew-al projects integrate Com-plete Street principles. In addition, all road repairs and maintenance should also consider how they can address Complete Street principles. For the City’s policy to become a reality, it is important to include concrete and measurable performance indicators. I also believe that interim measures need to be taken on current roads to works towards their transforma-tion to complete streets.

YES – More money needs to be allocated in the long-range capital infrastructure plan to enable safer and more convenient routes for cycling. As councillor, I would work to ensure that the City’s budget priori-tizes complete streets in-cluding a minimum cycling grid, pedestrians and pub-lic transit by front-loading the investments planned over 15 years into a short-er timeframe.

David-George OldhamMarc Vinette NO - I don’t like the way

this question is framed. Certainly I support expand-ing pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastructure. I’m an avid rambler and cyclist my-self. Rideau-Vanier ward is a tourist/entertainment/shopping destination and is centrally located.

YES YES - As I consider the current situation a disas-ter, I absolutely would.

WARD13 – Rideau-RockcliffePeter D. Clark * YES – I have supported all

initiatives, funding a road 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.

YES YES – But only with identi-fied projects.

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Cam Holmstrom YES - I support the Com-plete Streets approach tak-en by the city and invest-ment in pedestrian, cycling and proper, functional and affordable public transit in-frastructure as a high pri-ority to me.That must also work in concert with exist-ing automobile and tran-sit infrastructure to help create a more sustainable and forward-looking trans-portation network for our community. I believe that we can do both with sound planning and consultation with residents and make our transportation infra-structure work to give ev-eryone the affordable op-tions 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.

YES - I believe that we must ensure that new road projects completely inte-grate Complete Streets principles. The day and age in which we only plan for only more automobile traffic at the expense of all other transportation (cy-cling, pedestrian, public transit) is over. We need elected representatives who recognize that fact and who will work towards implementing approaches like Complete Streets.

YES - I understand that because of circumstances that sometimes plans must be delayed. But a delay of over 15 years seems to be too much and not very rea-sonable. I believe that we need to see more invest-ment in cycling infrastruc-ture and if elected, I will work to try to realize that goal.

Jevone Nicholas YES - The City has to use carrots instead of sticks to attract drivers out of their cars, and to have more people commute and get around through other modes. Thus, we have to make these modes more attractive and more effi-cient. I specifically want to explore a transit ring-road connecting all suburban hubs: Kanata—Barrhav-en—South Keys—Orleans, so that rapid transit isn’t just for downtown com-muters.

YES - We have an oppor-tunity to build new subdi-visions well by following Complete Streets princi-ples. We can also reconfig-ure central streets so that they truly serve all users. Residential streets should not be commuter park-ways; we should follow the Main Street precedent. Fi-nally, when we think about alleviating congestion, let’s study how all modes can benefit, respecting the fact that many workers will require a car.

YES - We have a continu-ous opportunity to acceler-ate cycling infrastructure improvements as we build or rebuild roads. Incorpo-rating lanes and signage is cheaper and easier once the steamrollers finish their job. We should give priority to cycling infra-structure that intersects with rapid transit. This means that, as we build light rail stations, we pri-oritize paths that lead to those stations and also adequate parking facilities.


Tobi Nussbaum YES – Ottawa should de-sign its transportation infrastructure to encour-age public transit, walking and cycling. I have been an advocate for complete streets and have written about the need for Beech-wood Avenue to become one (see here: http://www.votetobi.ca/content-en-gine/2014/1/28/ottawa-citi-zen-op-ed-the-beechwood-avenue- rena issance) . Street design also has positive benefits for neigh-bourhoods, contributing to a liveable and sustainable city and better main streets (I’ve also written about that: http://www.votetobi.ca/content-engine/2014/7/ottawa-citizen-op-ed-time-to-reduce-ottawas-speed-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 pe-destrian experience.

YES – However, not all streets are candidates for complete streets so it is important to distinguish those streets that act as connectors from complete streets themselves. For ex-ample, I advocated at city hall for St. Patrick Street to include bike lanes be-tween King Edward and Cobourg. Although that stretch is not a candidate for a complete street, it is a critical connector be-tween Beechwood and the Market. Complete streets play an important role in reducing congestion: cit-ies that successfully cope with traffic have strong public transit systems and streets designed for peo-ple to walk and cycle.

YES – While keeping tax increases at or below the rate of inflation, I would ex-plore ways to increase and accelerate investments in walking and cycling. It is important to emphasize the economic benefits of active transportation. While the City estimates the cost of driving to be 71 cents a kilometre (a combination of infrastruc-ture costs, user costs and social costs such as pol-lution and congestion), transit comes in at 60 cents a kilometre, walk-ing 20 cents and cycling a mere 16 cents a kilometre.

Sheila Perry YES - A Complete Streets policy supports better de-sign for every user. Build-ing a Liveable Ottawa and our Official Plan should in-clude targets for increas-ing pedestrian, cycling and transit use. Examples such as Bank Street and Centretown active trans-portation audits have re-sulted in positive renewal and redesign of streets. As a participant in the Complete Streets forum in April, I fully support these opportunities for Ward 13 and throughout Ottawa.

YES - Complete street prin-ciples are supported in the City of Ottawa Transporta-tion Master Plan. Vulner-able users ie. pedestri-ans and cyclists must be considered. Design and emphasis on safety mea-sures, maintenance, links to community networks and facilities are impor-tant. I have actively pro-moted connectivity links to neighbouring communi-ties ie. Donald/Somerset Bridge, St. Patrick Bridge lanes, NCC pathways. St. Laurent Blvd., Beechwood corridors require atten-tion, with new infill devel-opment.

YES - Financial support should be directed to in-creasing safer cycling lanes on arterial road links. This is very important for increasing ridership and connecting links to hubs.

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Penny Thompson YES - I fully support a Complete Streets policy. Moving forward it is obvi-ous we will have more and more residents seeking al-ternative modes of trans-portation which I believe is good for our city. It is our responsibility to have a vi-sion of the future, mean-ing implementing smart and safe bike routes con-necting the city, sidewalks that are walkable and ac-cessible to all, and public transportation facilities that are efficient, safe and affordable. I was the Man-or Park Community Asso-ciation (MPCA) President when we negotiated the East West Bikeway along Hemlock Road. I have seen first-hand the benefits of that route.

YES - the principle of de-signing Complete Streets is to consider the needs of all residents when con-sidering street design. It is quite a paradigm shift from how this work used to be done even 15 years ago. We have done a one eighty in our street design. No longer do we design first for, what in many cases was, a “single user vehicle commuter”. Cars will al-ways be a consideration in street design; it’s progres-sive that we now have a vi-sion to include a variety of transportation options. It’s a smart city approach.

YES - It would appear on the surface the City’s new transportation plan is a prolonged one that delays the progress of complet-ing our desire to connect the city through a cycling network. My hope is that, as demand grows, our priorities shift and it be-comes evident that there is a greater need to get the work done, thus triggering the review of the plan with a shorter timeline.


WARD 14 - SomersetMartin Canning YES – As I heard through

Canning Campaign Meet Ups (http://www.newot-tawa.ca/events), the City should focus on the ba-sics: moving people from point A to B as efficiently as possible. The way to do this downtown is by prioritizing active and public transportation in-frastructure. Also conges-tion, which is a significant drain on our economy and a significant health issue for children and seniors, is a serious issue down-town that I’d improve by prioritizing investments in active modes of transpor-tation.

YES – The renewal of Somerset Ward’s streets present a unique oppor-tunity for complete I have committed to formalize Ecology Ottawa’s active transportation audit into 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 street approaches. I have committed to formalize Ecology Ottawa’s active transportation audit into 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.

YES – There is a clear busi-ness case – cycling infra-structure promotes eco-nomic growth, as well as a health and safety impera-tive - appropriate cycling infrastructure saves lives. I will consistently com-municate that message at Council and around the city, if elected. (Although my support in principle is solid, with the absence of a particular initiative being noted in this question, my support for specific “in-vestments" would be made on a case-by-case basis.)

Edward Conway YES - Pedestrian and cycle traffic is a central prior-ity of downtown residents. Making downtown more vibrant requires strict con-trol of automobile traffic.

YES YES

Catherine McKenney

YES – If elected Councillor I will urge Council to in-vest $1M per year towards Complete Streets over and above the existing funding for complete streets dur-ing road renewal and re-construction.

YES YES – If elected Councillor I would support accelerat-ing the pace of investment from 15 years to the 4year term-of-council.

Thomas McVeigh YES – On record multiple times as such.

YES – No-brainer. YES – Absurdly low fund-ing for initiatives that are shown to fund themselves in both savings and in cre-ating higher valued busi-ness and residential dis-tricts with corresponding higher taxes.

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Conor Meade YES - Absolutely. It would make zero sense to be making massive invest-ments in the LRT, with-out expecting there to be fewer commuters and fewer cars on the road. As City Councillor, I will lead redevelopment plans for high-volume roads such as Metcalfe, O’Connor, and Kent, and re-imagine them as pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly streets.

YES - Active transporta-tion is the future of Ottawa, not urban sprawl and strip malls.

YES - Citizen’s for Safe Cycling has unveiled a proposal for an equitable allocation of transporta-tion funds on a per-trip ba-sis, which would amount to $20 million for cycling infrastructure. I consider this proposal to be a bare minimum starting point.

Jeff Morrison YES – I say yes because particularly in the down-town area, transit and cy-cling infrastructure are woefully underfunded and investments in these areas are required more so than roads. I have stated that Queen, Albert, and Slater will be priorities once the LRT is fully in place. We also need to look at other priority projects identified in the Downtown Moves report, a report I endorse.

YES – With regard to Com-plete Streets, I have said that a reverse onus should be placed on planning staff- i.e., start from the principle that every new street redesign is a Com-plete Street unless it can be demonstrated other-wise (e.g., emergency ac-cess). Again, once Slater, Albert, and Queen are freed up after LRT imple-mentation, they should be priorities for Complete Street redesign.

YES – This will require lob-bying suburban and rural councillors to support ac-celeration, which has prov-en to be difficult- that is why forming stronger rela-tionships with all council-lors is a top priority. Accel-eration of transportation infrastructure investment would also be aided by greater provincial/federal investment...as Director of Government Relations with the Canadian Con-struction Association, I spent 8 years successfully lobbying for infrastructure investment.

Sandro Provenzano

YES YES YES

Silviu Riley YES YES YESDenis Schryburt YES - I am a huge walker

myself and find our cur-rent sidewalks in Somer-set ward to be in deplor-able conditions. I am also a supporter of using public transit whenever possible rather than driving. As city councillor I will push to ensure that a LRT link between the core and the City's international airport is added to phase II of its master plan.

YES - Yes, absolutely. It is a must that our roads and sidewalks are safe for all and enjoyed by all.

YES - I have attended many city of Ottawa consulta-tions and workshops on cycling infrastructure with-in the core, the last one being the O'Connor Street Bikeway Study. If elected, I will push to accelerate the pace on implementation of bike lanes within the city.

Curtis Tom


Lili V. Weemen YES - Having lived a car free life, I rely heavily on public transit and OC Transpo fare has been in-creasing steadily. When-ever a bus stop is tem-porarily unavailable, city should send an SMS to all cellphone users advising of change. If we are seri-ous 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.

YES - Wherever practical, we should integrate com-plete streets principles or at least part of it.

YES - We could find more creative way by involving the private sector when they redevelop some prop-erties to accelerate the pace of implementation.

WARD 15 - KitchissippiKatherine Hobbs *

YES – Kitchissippi #1 in cycling infrastructure in the City. Churchill is Otta-wa's 1st "complete street" with raised, segregated cy-cling lanes. Scott to follow in 2018. Two of the three bike corrals in the City are piloted on Wellington. New MUP from Scott east widened, lighted, win-ter cleared with no gaps through to Laurier segre-gated lanes in 2015.

YES – Having the first Com-plete Street in the City on Churchill gave us a great model for other locations, such as Main Street, which I supported unequivocally. Scott is next, the EA ap-proved. The new Carling/Champagne/Preston CDP approved July 9 calls for $85 million of public realm projects to be completed in this area. I fought suc-cessfully for this policy as it means complete streets, buried hydro, expanded parks, pedestrian and cy-cling bridges, etc.

YES – I have been suc-cessful in bumping for-ward Multi-Use pathway system by 4 years in Scott/Albert area. That means new MUPS south of Scott beside Tom Brown arena and under Albert Bridge that connect with Bayview Station and North/South MUP. North MUP widened to 3.5M and connected to the Laurier Bike lanes. Cantilevered pedestrian and cycling path slated for Prince of Wales rail bridge (extension of O-train).

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Jeff Leiper YES – I am a lifelong transit user and cyclist, and have never driven to work as a primary means of commut-ing. I cycle to work every day, and understand the frustrations of cyclists at the lack of safe infrastruc-ture. If elected, my commit-ment is to make real the City’s policies with respect to the transportation hier-archy in the Transportation Master Plan. Safe infra-structure for pedestrians and cyclists must be im-plemented on major routes more rapidly, not only as a by-product of road recon-struction.

YES – I am fully supportive of the City’s policy to im-plement complete streets as part of road renewals and new roads. If elected, I will work to implement streets that more com-pletely embrace Europe-an-style complete street principles (“woonerfs”). It is also vital that these con-nect to a usable network, and not produce a set of complete street fragments that just dump cyclists and pedestrians into unsafe environments where they end.

YES – Cycling infrastruc-ture funding increases are a good start. Now, the strict link between street renew-als and complete streets needs to be relaxed. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has noted that current federal and provincial transfers are ad hoc. I am committed, if elected, to working inde-pendently and with Coun-cil colleagues, to address the need for greater, long-term, stable funding from provincial and federal revenues for sustainable transportation.

Ellen Lougheed YES - I certainly would. This is one of my key el-ements in my campaign. This is a subject near and dear to my heart.

YES - Same answer as first question.

YES - I would need more details before committing wholeheartedly, especial-ly in terms of finances. 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 WasslenWARD 16 – River

Riley BrockingtonBarbara CarrollDon Francis YES - A car becomes quite

useless in gridlock.YES - I am encouraged to note the growing accep-tance of these principles.

YES - I can vote for such measures easily enough, but the acceleration will occur only with strong citi-zen support.

Antonio GiannettiJeff Koscik YES YES – Where reasonable. YES


Michael Kostiuk YES - Create denser cen-tres in the urban core, AND outside the greenbelt. This will promote both local employment in Kanata, Or-leans and Barrhaven, and it will also support mass transit on both sides of the Greenbelt.

YES - New Urbanism and Satellite Cities. Use mod-ern planning and architec-ture techniques to create dense employment cen-tres in the urban cores (Satellite Cities) outside the greenbelt (Kanata, Bar-rhaven, Orleans). If people can work close to their homes then there is less pressure on public transit.

YES

Mike Patton NO - We need a balanced approach to transportation that encourages public transit but acknowledges the reality of the car in our community.

YES - understanding that the needs of the rural ar-eas are different than the needs in the urban core.

NO - many of the "delays" are the result of upgrade on replacement, fast track-ing some projects will re-sult in higher costs and greater inconvenience to residents.

Colin Pennie NO - I support both au-tomobile infrastructure improvements as well as affordable public transit, pedestrian and cycling. Prioritizing and neglect-ing one side of this is-sue would result in more transportation issues for Ottawa residents.

YES - Complete Streets give Ottawa citizens ac-cess that should be part of new developments and improvements.

YES - I would examine budgetary restrictions and constraints to accelerate the pace of implementa-tion. I would look into pri-vate-public partnerships and community fundrais-ers to increase financial support and investment.

Vanessa Nicki Sutton

YES YES YES - By strategically re-aligning existing budget resources over a 5-15 year period.

Bruce Winchester

WARD 17 - Capital Scott Blurton YES - This is a key part

of my “Transportation Choice” platform. I would work with the City to de-velop a Congestion Pricing system to charge drivers for using roads based on their level of congestion. I would advocate using these funds to keep tran-sit fares low, improve ser-vice and routes and reduce property taxes.

YES - In the long term. In the near-term, I would fo-cus on the most congested and/or dangerous streets and intersections in Ot-tawa to ensure that we cut down on the fatalities that have happened far too fre-quently.

YES - I would focus on de-veloping the pedestrian bridge at 5th and Queen Elizabeth while building support on Council for pe-destrian crossings across the Rideau Canal from the Glebe into Old Ottawa South and Heron Park so that people can move from south to north and back again while feeling safe on their bikes.

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David Chernushenko *

YES - Complete Streets policy development and implementation has been and will continue to be a top priority for me. Main Street will be redeveloped in my ward this term: a critical learning experi-ence for all of us in terms of Complete Street design and implementation.

YES - Yes, each in their own appropriate way. There is no one-size-fits-all model, so we'll need to try a variety of approaches.

YES - I believe we need to double the annual amount.

Espoir Manirambona

YES - affordable pub-lic transit is key. I want transit to be free, but at a minimum we should sig-nificantly reduce fares. pedestrians should be given the highest prior-ity as walking is the most sustainable way of getting around. Car use should phased out as quickly as possible.

YES - We should reduce the number of roads in my view but yes the ones that we have now and the ones that might be abso-lutely necessary should be transformed into complete streets.

YES - Big yes. once again, car use is a disaster on so many fronts and should be phased out.

WARD 18 - Alta VistaAdam BowickDaher Muse CalinJean CloutierClinton Cowan YES - One of the central

goals of my campaign is for a stronger focus on bringing improved trans-portation options into Alta Vista and throughout the city. To ensure safer and short commutes no matter how one choose to travel.

YES - There are many roads in Alta Vista that are in desperate need of repair and it would be a great time to apply these prin-ciples.

YES - Absolutely, waiting over a decade to provide enhancement to our cy-cling network is unaccept-able. Delays will only keep riders at risk and further discourage cycling as a genuine option. Many im-provement require mini-mal investment and can be done concurrently with already planned roadwork.

Jeff Dubois YES - More attention must be paid to the delivery of public transit as a viable and reliable alternative to the automobile. Pe-destrian traffic is often overlooked making many routes inaccessible or dangerous. Approaches to cycling accommodation must be more inclusive.

YES - These principles must be mindful of local neighbourhood needs and economically prudent.

NO - Cyclists have long as-serted that they wish to be treated like “real vehicles”. I’d be interested to know if Ottawa cyclists would be willing to embrace a vehi-cle registration system to offset the additional costs in expediting the infra-structure.


Hussein Mahmoud

YES - As an advocate of living a healthy lifestyle, it is important that we have initiatives like this to pro-mote exercise and activi-ties to all residents. Along with complete streets, we 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.

YES - It is essential that we plan pedestrian and cycling lanes on all new roads. This is a cost effec-tive way to mitigate traffic and promote healthy liv-ing.

YES

Perry MarleauJohn Redins

Brandon ScharfeWARD 19 – Cumberland

Marc Belisle YES – Only by doing this will we reduce the carbon monoxide in our air. I hope that we can make Ottawa the leader in "green travel" across Canada and the world.

YES – One of my top priori-ties. Complete Streets will ensure a better future.

YES – Absolutely the faster the better.

Stephen Blais * It is important to con-sider a mix of all forms of transportation infrastruc-ture when approving new growth projects. This is why in Cumberland we are building multiuse path-ways and bike lanes along major roads such as Trim Rd. and Brian Coburn Blvd. and encouraging pedestri-an connectivity in the de-sign of new subdivisions. All new roads in Cumber-land have been built with pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in mind.

I have also begun the pro-cess of building the lon-gest cycling, walking, jog-ging, rollerblading, etc. corridor in Cumberland Ward. Once complete, this completely segregated corridor will link one side of Orléans to the next, while providing a safe, en-vironmentally friendly and complete option for all us-ers regardless if you are communting or simpley enjoying the fresh air.

My record of accelerating important infrastructure projects such as LRT to Orléans and recreational opportunities is clear and irrefutable. Any oppor-tunity I get to accelerate important projects for the residents of Orléans and Cumberland I will take without reservation.

WARD 20 – OsgoodeGeorge Darouze YES – However, my larg-

est concern is my rural residents! Rural roads and infrastructure are a major concern for my Rural Resi-dents.

YES - I am in support of the Complete Street Principles as long as my rural resi-dents feel the same way and that it is safe for all.

YES

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Tom Dawson NO - I will not place the other systems of transit over that of vehicle, but on par with that of cars. The rural areas require strong infrastructure and we don’t have many sidewalks or public transit options so we need our cars to move unimpeded.

YES - Anything new should be done right the first time.

YES - The downtown en-vironment can benefit greatly from increased public transit and cycling options.

Davis JermacansJean Johnston-McKitterickLiam Maguire NO NO NO - I just checked off ‘no’

on these set of questions because I need more infor-mation. I only have the ba-sic knowledge of complete streets. It’s certainly not an issue in a rural ward yet we just recently had a cy-clist 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 MasaroAllen ScantlandMark Scharfe NO - I can’t answer that

yes or no. I’m certainly promoting bus lanes and clean-burning buses, but I do not in any way support bike lanes and that type of thing in this country. I was a policeman for almost 30 years, and bikes and peo-ple 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 sup-port bikes and people on the streets. The roads are made for vehicles, not for bicycles and people.

NO - That’s another yes-no. For the buses, yes I’m 100% for public transit and bus lanes. But bikes and pedestrians, no, that’s ri-diculous.

NO - Not for bikes, no.


Kim Sheldrick YES – While I have an-swered yes, my response is actually somewhat. In the rural areas public tran-sit does not run (as is the wish of the residents) and vehicles are still quite nec-essary and roads are es-sential. Bike and walking paths connecting the ru-ral villages are something I am in favour of. Within sub/urban areas, yes I agree with improving tran-sit and alternate means of moving people.

YES YES

Paul St. JeanGeorge Wright NO - I would support in-

creasing the funding for pedestrian, cycling and transit infrastructure, but I cannot give it priority over 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 ve-hicles as well.

NO - The word "all" seems unnecessary. Decisions must be made on a road by road basis according to need and use.

NO - Without additional in-formation, the current roll-out plan seems attainable.

WARD 21 – Rideau-GoulbournScott Moffatt * NO – I won't place any one

mode of transportation over another. I feel we need to tackle them all equally in order to achieve the sup-port needed to move these types of projects further. Churchill Street is a prime example where all modes are prioritized equally.

NO – As I have done in the past, I will support Com-plete Streets where they make sense. I was per-sonally opposed to Main Street but I strongly sup-ported Laurier Avenue. In my opinion, they don't make sense on every road.

NO – The current TMP is based on affordability. If we can advance certain projects without delaying others, I would be sup-portive but there are many priorities between now and 2031 and we need to bal-ance them appropriately.

Daniel ScharfWARD 22 – Gloucester South-Nepean

Kevin Fulsom

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Scott Hodge NO – I am committed to pri-oritizing complete streets that are safe for all users - pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users, and people using private ve-hicles. The infrastructure is there for all users, not some form of transporta-tion over other forms of transportation.

YES - I am committed to prioritizing complete streets that are safe for all users - pedestrians, cy-clists, public transit users, and people using private vehicles.

NO - There are many criti-cal infrastructure require-ments identified in the TMP that ideally should be implemented earlier than scheduled. However, the City has limited resources which prohibits advanc-ing the overall level of in-vestment and accelerating 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 cur-rently planned.

Jason KellyMichael QaqishBader RashedRoger ScharfeSusan Sherring I will seek, where possible,

to balance needs while working hard to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

The principles of Complete Streets, while applicable in some cases are not, in my opinion, applicable in all cases.

I cannot commit to fast-tracking cycling invest-ments (currently being adopted over a 15 year pe-riod) without a considered look at the budget over all.

WARD 23 – Kanata SouthDavid Abuwa NO - I believe a safe bal-

ance can be achieved for all modes of transporta-tion, but until such time that the Ottawa transit system is at the level of Montreal or Vancouver, the unavoidable reality is that personal cars are the only viable option to travel from one end of Ottawa to the other. HOL (High Oc-cupancy Lanes) are the alternative, which I would endorce.

YES NO - Cycling is a great for of exercise and quite addictive. I am a cyclist myself. Unfortunately, my bike will not get me to work, with a commute of 42 km. You ever tried to go shopping on a bicycle? I believe cycling is mostly recreational and only rel-evant for downtown dwell-ers.

Bruce Anthony Faulkner

NO - This issue is concen-trated in the core and an-other question that should be asked is" why are all paying for some"?

NO NO

Allan Hubley*

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