1. Will you prioritize the opening of a new transit operations facility? The current facilities are holding the city back from growing transit, and adopting a cleaner fleet of transit vehicles.

I would be in support of any decision that would improve public transit for the citizens of Chilliwack. Reading over our Transit Future Action Plan shows that this is a future growth item. I would love to meet with your team to discuss current challenges with this and get more information.

2. Will you prioritize the construction of a proper downtown transit exchange? The current setup requires transit vehicles to make large loops around a variety of city blocks and through a number of signalized intersections just to turn around at the end of a route or to switch from one route to another. This is a major detriment to providing frequent and reliable transit. Passengers may need to travel a great distance just to get from one of our current "downtown exchange" stops to another.

Frequent, affordable and reliable public transit is a priority for me. Efficiency is also something that I value greatly, both from a rider and cost perspective, as well as for overall job satisfaction of our valued transit operators. I am open to hearing perspectives, and am in support of motions that improve transit frequency, reliability and cost!

3. Will you support increased service levels and reliability, including on Sunday's & Holidays? People who get around by transit need to do so, even on the weekend. On Sundays, the main route in Chilliwack, route 51 only runs hourly, with a late start and early end.

I believe that transit is needed 365 days a year, and that Sunday and holiday services are important.

4. Will you work to see Handy Dart service extended to weekends? In Chilliwack, people who rely on Handy Dart to get around, are not able to do so except during "normal business hours" Monday-Friday. This is inequitable.

Accessibility is a priority for me. Meeting the needs of our marginalized citizens is a testament to our health as a community, and deficits in this area need to be addressed. Equity is the only way forward, in my opinion, and I will support motions that create opportunities for increased access to transit.

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