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| Ward 6 (map) |
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| Forum 1 Webcast | Tuesday, Sept. 28, 7pm - St. Joseph Catholic High School - 10830 109 St | ||||||||
| Forum 2 Info | Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7pm - North Glenora Community Hall - 13535 109A Ave |
Information about Thomas Roberts
| Ward | Ward 6 |
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| Twroberts@shaw.ca |
| Inquiry (sent on September 25, 2010) | Greetings. I am a voter in your ward and I am interested in learning your stance on cycling and cycling infrastructure funding in Edmonton. I have attached the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ lobby document, which was crafted to provide succinct
points as to why cycling should be prioritized.
… (show more)I have been a cycle-commuter for more then 10 years and have worked to make cycling better in Edmonton in a variety of ways (chiefly through festivals, education and advocacy). It would be ever so encouraging to have the City of Edmonton step up to it’s stated commitments to cycling and active living. I look forward to your response. Kind regards Karly Coleman [Lobby document attached] |
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| Response | Hi Karly! Thanks for contacting me. My living in the Oliver area provides me with an awesome chance to do things such as take daily walks throughout the area, including the river valley region. I can appreciate what I see every day. I want to ensure the continued existence of the river valley nature and its
… (show more)beauty. Several times our river valley has been compared to New York Citys Central Park. Yes, a comparision could be made, but, at NYC expense because it’s smaller. And because it’s more of a tourist centre than Edmontons. I’ve been there, such as at the site of John Lennons kill(may still have photos of across the street long time after) Additionally, I use public transit daily which would benefit the green factor of Edmonton, at least through my keeping in touch with the issue. And will support ETS. such as insisting that fares remain as present rate so that lower income owners are still able to afford it. Thomas Roberts |
| Inquiry (sent on September 28, 2010) | Cycling Issues in Edmonton Questionnaire |
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| Response | 1. I do not ride a bicycle 2. I walk and take ETS on a daily basis 3. I would not feel safe sharing the road with motorized traffic 4. I do not have any plans for the month. 5. I would like to see an increased number of people living in and near the city core with the result of short distances to nessasary facilities such as work, recreation, and grocery stores.
… (show more)6. I am in favor of decreasing traffic congestion through a variety of means such as a bicycle plan and public transit 7. city council itself and transportation dept. 8. Secure parking facilities are nessasary and development of which should be encouraged 9. Development of educational programs is needed. |
