Elections

Hamilton's Cycling Master Plan has Council approval. However, the implementation timeline is very long and ward councillors can block individual bike lane projects. Do you support accelerating the completion of a continuous bicycle network and other initiatives like a bike sharing program and better access up and down the Escarpment? Why or why not?

Responses to the question: "Hamilton's Cycling Master Plan has Council approval. However, the implementation timeline is very long and ward councillors can block individual bike lane projects. Do you support accelerating the completion of a continuous bicycle network and other initiatives like a bike sharing program and better access up and down the Escarpment? Why or why not?"

← Back to Election Page

In This Page:

4 Candidate Responses (top)

Ward 09
CandidateBrief ResponseFull Response
Clark, Brad Yes We do need safe bike lanes on mountain accesses that can be utilized by bikes or electric bikes. As for the expansion of the bike lanes, I believe we should be installing the new bike lanes as we rebuild our road infrastructure.
Fiorentino, Nancy Yes The bike sharing program is an excellent program that is well underway in other major municipalities such as Montreal and the use of the program is outstanding! I encourage the promotion of alternative means of transportation and making cycling safer in Hamilton. Better access for cyclists up and down the escarpement is also needed and I support this intiative.
McMullen, Geraldine Yes I do support Hamilton's Cycling Master Plan. My brother is an avid biker and he expressed concerns about the lack of walk ability and bike ability in and around the Red Hill Valley Expressway when it was first built. There are many advantages to the Cycling Master Plan, such as an excellent way to get exercise and the reduction of our carbon footprint.

It is difficult for some to accept change and while the benefits of the plan outweigh the disadvantages, it is understandable for individual ward councillors to consider their wards particular wants. I will however, assist in any way possible to support accelerating the process.
Mowatt, Andrew Yes Yes I support the Cycling Master Plan. Hamilton should have cycling lanes that reach across our city. The Escarpment is a treasure that is under utilized. We need to be as progressive and forward thinking as possible as we try to revive our city. It is also great for the environment and a health benefit.

Response Summary (top)

Brief ResponseCount% of Total
Yes4100.0%
No00.0%
Maybe00.0%

0 Candidates Have Not Responded (top)

Every candidate has responded to this question.