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Ward 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale Candidates

Survey Posted:
Pierre Klein


Not Returned:
Wendy Forrest
Jean-Claude Mbuyi
Pam McConnell


Not Sent:
Mike Armstrong
Paul Bordonaro
Anwarul Kabir
Gregory Lang
Alamgir Muhammad

Candidate: Pierre Klein
Office: Councillor
Ward: 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Website: www.pklein.to
Email: pierre@pklein.to

Survey Results

1) Are you familiar with the Toronto Bike Plan and will you support its implementation of as one means of reducing car dependance as outlined in Toronto's Official Plan?Strongly Support
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2) Would you support requests to amend bylaws to exempt bicycles from traffic calming turn restrictions and entry restrictions on streets in your ward?Somewhat Support
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3) Do you support measures to ensure that the City of Toronto's policy of keeping bike lanes clear of snow is carried out; and would you support expanding this policy to off road paths?Somewhat Support
Comments: I would need to understand very clearly, what the cost and feasibility would be for clearing off road paths.
 
4a) To build the Bikeway Network over the next three years, the Bike Plan recommends that the following amounts be spent by the Works and Emergency Services to build new bike lanes, paths and signed Bike Routes, and by Parks and Recreation to build new bike paths.
YearWorks and Emergency Services% of Works Capital BudgetParks and Recreation% of Parks Capital Budget
2004$3.0 M1.23%$1.2 M1.66%
2005$4.5 M1.85%$1.2 M1.66%
2006$6.0 M2.46%$1.5 M2.08%
** Based on 2003 Parks capital budget of .1 M
* Based on 2003 Works capital budget of .67 M
Will you support the above budget requests to implement the Bike Plan?Somewhat Support
Comments: Toronto faces sever financial difficulties and if additional revenues are not forthcoming the City of Toronto may be in a position not to provide some vital services. I am optimistic that through strong fiscal management and the recent change in the provincial government we will be able to meet our needs and continue to build infrastructure for bicyclists and others.
 
5) There are bike lanes and routes proposed for your ward over the remaining eight years of the Bike Plan. Will you be working to get these bikeway routes through the approval process and installed? View Map Strongly Support
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5b) Do you support the idea of starting the approval process on one of the proposed bike lanes, paths or routes in your ward by hosting a community meeting during the first 6 months of your term? If so which route do you think is a priority?Strongly Support
Comment: I will be convening a ward wide resident association council to set priorities for the ward and will place this on the agenda. T45
 
6) Do you support improved integration between Cycling and The Transit system by such measures as: Bike carrying racks on TCC Buses, and, building secure bike parking facilities at TCC stations?Somewhat Support
Comments: I would like to see the results of a pilot project prior to implementation throughout the system.
 
7) Do you support an expanded city-funded bicycle safety program for adults and children?Strongly Support
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8) Would you support dedicating more resources to promote bicycle commuting by employees of private and public sector employers, including City of Toronto staff?Strongly Support
Comments: I think that it is imperative that all our work places have access to full facilities for all those who wish to bike, run or walk to work. These include shower and change facilities as well as secure storage for bicyclists.
 
9) Would you support initiatives to promote Toronto as a Bicycle Tourism destination?Strongly Support
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10) Would you support the extension of the former City of Toronto's Zoning Bylaw regarding Bicycle Parking Requirements (which requires bike parking facilities as well as shower and change facilities) to cover all new commercial and residential buildings across the rest of the Megacity?Strongly Support
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