- Active Transportation Master Plan
Will you commit to supporting the implementation of Markham’s Active Transportation Master Plan and its recommended cycling and active transportation projects, policies, and implementation priorities? If elected, what specific actions would you take to advance the plan?
Yes. I completely support this plan and believe this project is overdue for implementation.
2 . Expanding Markham’s Cycling Network
Yes, I do support the expansion of Markham’s cycling network, including bike lanes, separated cycle track, and other appropriate cycling facilities
I see active transportation as more than simply a transportation option. It can promote physical activity, mental wellness, recreation, and stronger connections within our communities.
Projects will be prioritized based on the following
1) Safety – how the project will impact safety
2) Connectivity – how new project can connect with already existing lanes
3) Community needs – I will work with local residents to identify specific location that will fully utilize the infrastructure
4) Accessibility: and so on
3 . Safe and Connected Cycling Routes
- Many cycling routes in Markham remain disconnected or require people cycling to cross or travel along high-speed or high-volume roads. What would you do to improve connectivity between neighbourhoods, schools, transit stations, community centres, commercial areas, trails, and other major destinations?
If elected, I would advocate for a more connected approach to cycling infrastructure, with particular attention to closing gaps between existing lanes, I will also push to improve major road crossing, Connecting schools and community facilities, this will create a safer roads for our kids to commute to School, parks, community centre and other recreational centre, within the community.
4. Protected Cycling Infrastructure on Major Roads
- Would you support the installation of protected cycling infrastructure on appropriate arterial and collector roads, including where this requires reallocating existing road space? How would you approach balancing the needs of people walking, cycling, taking transit, and driving?
as much as I would like to support protected cycling infrastructure on appropriate arterial and collector roads, however, I believe decisions about reallocating road space should be based on safety, evidence, community needs, traffic conditions, accessibility, and the overall transportation needs of the area
5 . Road Safety and Vision Zero
- What specific measures would you support to reduce serious injuries and fatalities involving people walking and cycling in Markham? Would you support measures such as safer intersections, protected crossings, traffic calming, lower vehicle speeds, daylighting, automated enforcement, and improved cycling infrastructure?
If elected, I would support practical, evidence-based measures to reduce serious injuries and fatalities, including: Safer intersections, pedestrian crossings, Appropriate speed limits. And I would also get opinions from residents and other professionals.
6 . Cycling Infrastructure in New Developments and Road Projects
- Will you support making high-quality walking and cycling infrastructure a standard component of new developments, road reconstruction, road widening, and major transportation projects rather than treating it as an optional addition? What policies would you support to ensure these connections are built as part of the initial project?
Yes I will support this project as I strongly believe If we are building or rebuilding a road today, we should be thinking about how residents will safely move through that community for decades to come
7 . Maintenance and Year-Round Accessibility
- How would you improve the maintenance of cycling and active transportation infrastructure, including snow clearing, pavement quality, debris removal, vegetation management, lighting, signage, and accessibility? Would you support clear service standards for maintaining important cycling routes throughout the year?
This will depend on the usefulness of the lane during winter, and the associated cost compared to other urgent needs that may require city attention
8 . Safe Routes to School and Youth Cycling
- What would you do to make it safer and easier for children and youth to walk or cycle to school? Would you support expanding safe routes to school, traffic calming around schools, secure bicycle parking, protected cycling connections, and other measures that encourage active transportation for students?
Yes I support Safe routes to school for youth cycling, and to achieve this, I will have to expand safe routes to school, secure bicycle parking, control speed limits around school zones and improve sidewalks and accessibility.
9 . Funding and Implementation
- Active transportation projects require sustained funding and political commitment. If elected, would you support dedicated and predictable funding for cycling and active transportation infrastructure in Markham’s capital budgets? What level of priority should active transportation receive when transportation investments are being considered?
I believe we need to build transportation infrastructure for the future as well. Walking and cycling should be considered part of the core transportation network, and should be top three priority
10 . Your Commitment to Active Transportation
If elected, what are the three most important actions you would commit to taking during your term to improve cycling, walking, and active transportation in Markham? Please provide specific commitments that residents could use to assess your progress during your term of office.
First I will work with City and residents to identify critical areas and connect existing lanes to increase road safety, and make create easy navigation within ward 6
Secondly I will Make active transportation an ongoing road project
Thirdly I could use a recommendation from active users and residence