MY THOUGHTS
TRANSPORTATION
Safer streets and practical ways to get where we need to go.
Residents experience transportation differently. Some walk or cycle, some rely on transit, and others need a vehicle for work, caregiving or mobility. Many of us use several of these options in the same week.
I want transportation decisions to reflect that everyday reality. Getting children to school, reaching an appointment or moving tools between jobs should all be part of the conversation.
I support safe cycling infrastructure where it is needed, including protected routes on busy corridors. I also see opportunities to improve connections along quieter streets near schools and parks, while recognizing that painted markings alone do not provide the protection needed on a busy road.
What I would work toward
- Reviewing traffic-light timing and recurring intersection bottlenecks
- Safer crossings, better visibility and connected walking routes, particularly near schools
- Appropriate neighbourhood speed limits that reflect how streets are used
- More reliable transit and better regional connections through collaboration with BC Transit and neighbouring municipalities
- Reviewing new bike-lane spending against safety needs, existing routes, costs and measurable benefits
- Coordinating road projects to reduce repeated disruption for residents and businesses
Every project should have a clear purpose, whether that is preventing collisions, improving access or making a journey more reliable.
How this connects to my priorities
Families First means children, seniors and people with disabilities can move safely through their neighbourhoods. Community Driven means listening to the people who use these routes. Responsible Leadership means directing transportation spending toward demonstrated needs and lasting value.