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Burlington Ward 6 Candidate Rick Greenspoon

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Ward Candidate Rick Greenspoon presents their position on transportation in Burlington Ontario.

BACCC asked all municipal candidates for their views on environmentally-friendly transportation options, presenting them with these three questions. Views expressed are solely those of the candidates and do not reflect the views of BACCC or its members. All responses have been reviewed to ensure appropriateness and relevance to the questions posed. We encourage you to make an informed decision by researching your local candidates.

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Burlington Ward 6 Candidate Rick Greenspoon

From the recommendations in BACCC’s Options for Travel report, which would be your top priority to enact to ensure safe, reliable, convenient and equitable transportation options?

Align bus routes to GO schedules

If environmentally friendly transportation options are not convenient, residents will be less likely to choose those options over driving.
What steps would you take to ensure environmentally friendly transportation options are convenient?

Increase the electrification of public transit.

Environmentally friendly transportation needs to be perceived as safe in order to be viewed as a viable option.
What steps would you take to ensure all users feel safe when using all transportation methods?

Bicycle lanes must be clear of snow and ice as quickly as possible for both bicycles (includes E-bikes) and scooters (includes E-scooters).