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Ward 4 - Etobicoke Centre Candidates

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Mario Giansante
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Stephen Thiele


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John Sumka

Candidate: Mario Giansante
Office: Councillor
Ward: 4 - Etobicoke Centre
Website: mariogisante.com
Email: info@mariogisante.com

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
Comments: If money has already been approved.
 
2) Would you support requests to amend bylaws to exempt bicycles from traffic calming turn restrictions and entry restrictions on streets in your ward?No Answer
Comments: I would have to review site specific request.
 
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?No Answer
Comments: I strongly agree to road cleaing but would look at paths on an individual basis (ie. commuter routes)
 
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: Need more info.
 
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 Somewhat Oppose
Comments: Need to discuss further in respect to some locations.
 
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: The Westway.
 
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: Like to be more informed.
 
7) Do you support an expanded city-funded bicycle safety program for adults and children?Somewhat Support
Comments: If its within the existing budget. A partnership should be formed between City and School Boards.
 
8) Would you support dedicating more resources to promote bicycle commuting by employees of private and public sector employers, including City of Toronto staff?Somewhat Support
Comments: I wouldn't pressure it on to people.
 
9) Would you support initiatives to promote Toronto as a Bicycle Tourism destination?Strongly Support
Comments: Ads in respect to encourage bicycle friendly city.
 
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?Somewhat Support
Comments: No problem with the Post and Rings. Have to look into the rest in a more detailed manner. Have to hear from all parties.
 
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