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Ward 13 - Parkdale-High Park Candidates

Survey Posted:
Henry Calderon
Margo Duncan
Carol Jamieson
Stan Kumorek


Not Returned:
Bill Saundercook


Not Sent:
Caryl Manning

Candidate: Henry Calderon
Office: Councillor
Ward: 13 - Parkdale-High Park
Website: www.henrycalderon.com
Email: henry.calderon@sympatico.ca

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: I lived in Ottawa between 1973 and 1979 and the National Capital Commission has created the most amazing bicycle path, we certainly need a commision of this size and influence to implement your action plan.
 
2) Would you support requests to amend bylaws to exempt bicycles from traffic calming turn restrictions and entry restrictions on streets in your ward?Strongly 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?Strongly Support
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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?Strongly Support
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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
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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?Strongly Support
Comments: Absolutely.
 
7) Do you support an expanded city-funded bicycle safety program for adults and children?No Answer
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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
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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
Comments: Most buildings can provide services, if developers will provide this area, it will an added incentive to lease their buildings. When I was Campeau Corp in Ottawa, the Corporation had changed facilities for personnel using their bikes to get to work.
 
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