Bob Hall

QUESTION 1
Complete streets are good for the economic, social, and environmental health of our community. Public transportation corridors are meant to be used by all residents, not just personal automobiles. We need to plan, design and build our streets for pedestrians, cyclists and automobile users.

QUESTION 2
I will support investments in our network of trails as a priority for both recreational uses and as infrastructure for alternative, active modes of transportation.

QUESTION 3
Unfortunately not every street, especially in some of our older parts of the City with narrow road allowances, can accommodate sidewalks on both sides of the street or the desired pedestrian clearway space. Where possible, we should be planning for sidewalks on every street being reconstructed and the minimum pedestrian clearway for arterial and collector roads.

QUESTION 4
We should be diverting resources for public safety, which includes the Vision Zero goal of eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on the road. The City has to develop a plan and put the necessary resources behind the implementation of that plan. Safety is a priority.

QUESTION 5
I would support a default speed limit of 30 km/hour on residential streets if it is something that’s wanted by the residents of our neighbourhoods. These are conversations we need to be having as a community. Other traffic calming measures should also be part of that discussion for action by the City.

QUESTION 6
Yes I do. I’m in favour of using all the tools available to us to improve safety and reduce the number of collisions.

QUESTION 7
Great idea. As we’re expanding our network of trails and cycling lanes, we need to build other community infrastructure to encourage cycling and educate on best practices. It seems like the perfect fit for the municipality.

QUESTION 8
Our City should continue to invest in sidewalks, trails and cycling lanes to encourage active transportation. We should be planning for higher densities in our new neighbourhoods and existing built up areas to make active transportation a more attractive option for residents. It’s all part of a building an environmentally, culturally and economically sustainable community.

QUESTION 9
The cycling community is a partner and leader when it comes to making Peterborough a better place to live, work and play. I believe we need the cycling community to continue to advocate for investments and to share best practices. And we need to encourage and educate the broader community.

Lesley Parnell

Hello. This survey is too restrictive. Not all of these questions are a simple yes or no. There are many factors involved and there is no “one size fits all” answer. And if I default to a no because I cannot give you a 100% yes, because of these wide questions, you will mark me poorly. I fully support the complete street model, adding bike lanes when ever we can, trails, accessibility measures, an active community and fight like heck for our sidewalk policy not to be watered down. And I know that, in reality, this is all budget related. Taxpayers money is not endless. There is a balance approach necessary here.

I have supported 99% of all cycling issues that have come forward. We can aim for some of these goals but I cannot promise them in advance.

On the speed limit. I have the advantage of working directly with the police on this very issue. We considered reducing the speed limit to 40 on residential streets ( because the province says 50 or lower) but it is now known that this will not work. We will have sign pollution and people will still drive to the speed they are comfortable. Not the posted speed. This is my biggest issue in residential areas. The volume and speed of traffic cutting through neighbourhoods - partly because we do not have a proper north/south link. We did the education program and “safe under seven” in July with 500 tickets being issued.

We cannot do speed bumps. They are too dangerous to emergency vehicles and those inside them. Plus service vehicles like snow plows. Bump outs may help one area but are a huge problem in a city that gets snow.

Every application though planning goes through many committees and departments. We know the goal is for active transportation to help us be a healthier population and you can see, from my record, that I have supported this approach consistently. I have been on the health board and served as the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Portfolio Chair. Also on the Council for Persons with Disabilities and Accessibility Advisory Committee. I understand and endorse these active and safe transportation principals. But every project is different and a by-law will not fit all. In fact, having a restrictive by-law could really slow down an important project if we cannot meet all of they hoped for goals.

I have also previously written about the need for extensive cycling education. The very first week the cycle lanes went in on George Street there was a couple riding side by side, therefore no way to give them 1 meter. And a motorcycle used the bike lane. Plus there were still cyclists on the sidewalk.

That same week a cyclist rode right in front of me on Alymer Street. Did not even look as he crossed the street. If I had not been alert, he would have hit my car hard.

I would like less parents driving their children to school as they make is less safe for other students to walk or ride a bike to school. And I want sidewalks in all school zones and popular routes to those schools I remember bike rodeos at my public school that were great for teaching young children cycling skills.

Drivers need to also learn the rules for sharing the road - especially when turning right at the cycling lane. And many cyclists need to remember the same rules of the road.

I hope you appreciate the trail down Brealey/Airport from Fleming College residences to Spillsbury south. That is an addition I am proud to have had passed.

I would love to do much more education on trail etiquette as well. Too many times I have been startled by a cyclist whizzing past without using a bell. And I don’t even have head phones on. The City taxpayers are constantly adding to our trail/cycling lane infrastructure and I have requested lines/arrows and signs be added to help with proper trail use. Cyclists need to respect pedestrians and any one walking a dog needs to respect all other users. Plus, I wish people would not litter. One of the very first motions I made on Council was to add garbage and recycling bins to the Crawford Rail Trail. And we still have to clean that trail every single year.

We all have more to learn and I have attended cycling summits here in Peterborough and at AMO. We also need all riders/users to respect the infrastructure we have now. Education and respect are necessary for all users of our roads and trails.

I do support initiatives towards a safer, active, healthy community for people of all ages and keep this “lense” in mind with each project. It is built into the process and can always be improved.

Brock Grills

No Response Yet.

Ryan Waudby

No Response Yet.

Henry Clarke

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
YES.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
NO.

QUESTION 6
YES.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
1. Promote active transportation at every opportunity
2. Complete the sidewalk plan for every street
3. sSpeed up the addition of walking and biking trails, lanes etc. I especially like the separated lanes wherever possible

QUESTION 9
Help with educating both motorists and bicyclists on the expectations for safe biking. Provide input into priorities for new or improved lanes, etc.

Charmaine Magumbe

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
YES.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
NO.

QUESTION 6
NO.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
When I am on council I would want policies and procedures that adopt the Vision Zero policies. In New York, where they adopted the Vision Zero 4years ago the results were: As Canadian cities struggle to find solutions to traffic-related pedestrian and cycling deaths, New York City is touting its remarkable four-year turnaround in making its streets safer — something the mayor says is the result of going all in on a Sweden-conceived road safety program. New York credits its ""Vision Zero"" program for a 44 per cent drop in pedestrian deaths since 2014, with overall traffic fatalities down by 27 per cent. The first half of 2018 has seen the fewest traffic-related fatalities in any six-month period ever measured in America's most populated city, officials say. The implementation of Vision Zero took the will of their New York politician. The Vison Zero plan in Queens, New York was voted down by the people in that ward. But their Mayor in his tweet,; Nearly 300 people have been injured along Skillman and 43rd Avenues in Queens. 2 lives have been lost. @NYC_DOT has listened to voices across the community. I've instructed them to move forward with pedestrian safety and protected bike lanes that will save lives. #VisionZero. We need councilors, like me, at the Peterborough municipality who are for the safety of all use of transportation, cyclist, pedestrians, wheelchairs, and car to use our public roads for the enjoyment of Peterborough resident. #VisionZero.

QUESTION 9
I would love for the cycling community to work along with the Councillor at Peterborough Municipality to create an transportation environment for all to enjoy.

Dave McGowan

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
YES.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
YES.

QUESTION 6
YES.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
More local walkable retail. Smart development with all forms of transportation included in design.

QUESTION 9
Continue to advocate.

Kemi Akapo

QUESTION 1
YES, I support adopting complete streets when possible. They make streets accessible to everyone and give people multiple options for travel, including cycling and walking. This might encourage alternative transportation from driving, which in turn has a positive impact on the environment. I understand that it will be difficult to retroactively make these changes, but when and where possible, new streets should be built as complete streets.

QUESTION 2
It depends on the budget. The budget for 2018 is already set and I know a large part of the budget is already pre-set for projects on the go. When elected to council, I would be interested in hearing from P-BAC on proposals with costing on how to move forward with the cycling network plan in future city budgets. As a councillor, I would want to ensure any changes made to budget are done so carefully, with great respect to the taxpayers money and priorities identified in Vision 2025.

QUESTION 3
YES, I do! I believe all new and reconstructed streets should have sidewalks, preferably on both sides. This ensures accessibility and safety for pedestrians.

QUESTION 4
YES, I do. I support working towards eliminating all injuries and fatalities. Using public roads should be safe for all users, drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and people using mobility devices, public transit busses, garbage pickup. I have done some brief research on Vision Zero and the action plan aligns with my beliefs and what I would like to see done in Peterborough. When I’m elected, I would need to work in collaboration with the Public Works, Transportation division and Peterborough Public Health to see what could be implemented here in the city.

Furthermore, I support any public education which can be done to teach people how to use the roads safely and mitigate any casualties.

QUESTION 5
Speedbumps, bulbs, and diverters are some good possibilities, but there are also many cost effective options that can be more easily and quickly implemented. These include: diagonal parking, rumble strips, changes in pavement colour (incl. decorative paint), and shifting from one-way to twoway streets, among other well tested ideas. I am committed to a range of traffic calming measures. I would advocate for these to be considered on a case-by-case basis with an eye towards community safety, emergency vehicle access, and improved flow of all vehicles (including bicycles).

I believe that 30km/hr might be too low in some areas, but am willing to review on a case by case basis.

QUESTION 6
I support traffic measures which are helpful to reducing speeding and increasing safety on the streets. As with speed bumps and bulb outs, I believe these would need to be reviews on a case by case basis.

QUESTION 7
Education is always key and teaching youth is very important as they are a vulnerable group. I believe learning these skills will also help youth continue cycling as adults.

As for cycling skills parks, I like the idea in theory, but would need to look more in depth into it regarding cost, and to address where they would be located in the city, ensuring accessibility for everyone.

QUESTION 8
I am committed to making Peterborough more walkable, especially for folks with mobility challenges, those who use mobility devices or baby strollers. Our city is buried in snow for almost half the year, so improving snow removal in the winter months is critically important to ensuring safe movement on our sidewalks and streets. Better snow removal will also make it easier to use bicycles year round.

Additionally, I am and will continue to encourage cycling as an alternative means of transportation. I myself am an avid cyclist and use my bike as my primary mode of transportation. I would continue to work towards ensuring the city is bike friendly - complete streets and continued development of cycling infrastructure such as cycling lanes and paths.

QUESTION 9
Thank you for reaching out. I’ve been aware of P-BAC for a while now, subscribe to your newsletter and have attended a couple of your events. Thank you for the work you’re doing - please keep it up. Increased education, for cyclist, pedestrians and drivers is key and will help overall with safety, understanding and a better experience for all road / sidewalk users. Please continue to keep in touch with your city councillors, including me, about issues and ideas you have to make our city a better place to live, work and play.

Jane Davidson

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
YES.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
YES.

QUESTION 6
YES.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
Ensure the Parkway is never, ever built. /A well-planned communications plan and roll-out to ensure motorists understand the rights of cyclists and what "bike lanes" actually mean, especially at intersections. Start developing a walking mall approach to George Street as is done in European Cities - i.e. no cars, no curbs, purely pedestrian. Massive transit overhaul so that we look like a mini-Amsterdam with electrified modern accessible streetcars or LRT running from the Morrow Building up to the Joann's Health Food Store, and back. Use parkway dollars to install electric charging stations and offer incentives for smaller cars.

QUESTION 9
We need to hear more from you. And cyclists need to remember that a large portion (22 percent and climbing) of the community are seniors and many of them are no longer able to cycle. In Holland there is a program where seniors (many of whom used to cycle) are placed in something like a rickshaw and given free ride around town, much to their delight. Do this. I'm serious. Right now in my door to door canvassing, they are expressing frustration for cycle lanes. Reach out and start something and watch the tremendous change in attitude and support for cyclists start to happen.

Jenny Lanciault

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
NO.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
NO.

QUESTION 6
YES.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
We require a city wide network of paved bicycle lanes and sidewalks and walking paths in good repair. I would encourage the city to ensure that this is included in their Transportation Plan and implemented. We need to ensure that we are educating the community about the importance of cycling and pedestrian awareness and safety....Perhaps the city could support/sponsor a "Bike Safety event" either city or wide of within the schools.

QUESTION 9
More advocacy about education and participation around alternative forms of transportation. Continued partnerships with local companies such a Shimano for continuation of development of local cycling routers. Lobbying of the Provincial Govt to provide funding for paved shoulders on county roads to increase safety for cyclists on longer treks.

Dean Pappas

Hello

Hope you are having a good day. Thanks for your email and leadership. Active transportation is a priority. I supported the separated bike lanes on Charlotte St. Unfortunately events at Council overturned my motion. I believe the City should continue to build and grow our trail system. Buses need to have bike rakes on the front.

The Official Plan review is of vital importance. The future of ‘Places to Grow’ is uncertain from a Provincial level. So our density targets must be enshrined in the OP. Density helps active transportation. I also believe that Peterborough needs a rational transportation plan. We should contuct a transportation plan update that really does look at all the options.

Thanks again.

Gary Baldwin

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
NO.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
NO.

QUESTION 6
NO.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
Construction of complete street development. Continue to build trails and extension of the trans Canada Trail. Continue to build dedicated bike lanes throughout the city. Continue to invest in playground infrastructure and provide the necessary budget to do so.

QUESTION 9
More consultation from those who bike with city staff to implement more bike lanes and trails. I'd also like to see an increase in lighted trails to extend their use and enhance safety for all.

Ian Peddle

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
YES.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
NO.

QUESTION 6
YES.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
I want to see the continuing construction of new bike paths and walkways. I would also like to see those paths or part of them used in the winter for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

QUESTION 9
Keep doing what you are doing.

Paul Rellinger

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
YES.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
YES.

QUESTION 6
YES.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
A city where ALL have the means to travel, safely and efficiently, to and from their destination is a city that is best serving the needs of its residents. That aside, walking and cycling are proven essential ingredients of an overall healthy society. The municipality, and by extension city councillors, have an obligation to encourage and make possible an environment where these activities are heightened via the provision of the infrastructure that will enhance their pursuit. As a councillor, I would push for the inclusion of walking- and cycling-friendly initiatives in all areas of new development as well as push for, where practical, the enhancement of current roads and paths to encourage such activity. As an aside, I grew up in Toronto where I rode my bike until circumstances dictated I get a license and car at age 22. I know first firsthand the dangers presented when vehicular traffic and cycling/pedestrian traffic aren't on the same page. It's the responsibility of council to encourage and take measures to ensure both can safely co-exist.

QUESTION 9
The cycling community has a huge role to play in future initiatives re: safer provisions and more routes for cyclists. Members of that community are the stakeholders. They know the challenges and what needs to be done to overcome them. Inclusion of that community's voice is essential. With that in mind, I would like to see a committee formed that would address city staff and councillors on areas of concern, how we overcome and how we build a city that safely accommodates all forms of transportation.

Keith Riel

QUESTION 1
YES.

QUESTION 2
YES.

QUESTION 3
YES.

QUESTION 4
YES.

QUESTION 5
YES.

QUESTION 6
YES.

QUESTION 7
YES.

QUESTION 8
I have always supported trail,sidewalks and cycling lane for my eight years on council and will continue to be an advocate for these initiatives.

QUESTION 9
Everyone should have to take a basic cycling course to make them safe when using the city streets we have.

Andrew Beamer

No Response Yet.

Dave Haacke

No Response Yet.