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.
Hamilton Ward 2 Candidate Robin McKee
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?
Increase the frequency of buses and connect lines to the BLAST system
Increase the GO transit times.
Make cyclists’ routes safely separated from automobiles.
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?
Students could walk or cycle to school
Have more rent a bike station.
Carpooling to the GO stations or transit in the rural areas.
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?
A barrier between cyclists and cars
Flashing lights so pedestrians can cross the street safely
Car drivers to maintain the speed limit. Increase the police presence for speeders.
