Candidate did not respond to our questions.
- What do you feel is the #1 accessibility issue facing the city of London?The delay in time to clear snow during the winter months. This poses a major problem for all residents, especially those with accessibility concerns. This was an issue that affected my father when he used both a wheelchair and a walker.
2. How will you commit to improving accessible housing opportunities in our city?
I will work alongside my fellow councillors at City Hall, with the engagement of residents, to make suggestions and decisions that benefit all residents in our city.
3. How will you work to improve accessible transportation including conventional transit, Paratransit, taxis and ride sharing?
I will work alongside my fellow councillors at City Hall, with the engagement of residents, to make suggestions and decisions that make sense for our residents with accessibility concerns.
1. What do you feel is the #1 accessibility issue facing the city of London?
I’ve met with several individuals that are dealing with inadequacies in our accessibility in London. The big complaint I hear is poor para transit. Very long wait times and poor service availability make it very hard to get around.
People begin to feel less Independent when they can’t live a normal live with basic accommodations for their disabilities.
Inconsistent winter maintenance causes people to be house bound in the winter.
Many other cities ask homeowners and business owners to help clear snow and ice. Our climate is much less predictable now and it’s hard to mitigate the effects of this.
My mother needs a lot of help to get around these days and doesn’t feel comfortable or safe on transit. This needs to change.
2. How will you commit to improving accessible housing opportunities in our city?
London plans to build 3000 accessible units by the end of this year. Wait times are very long. We need to build more accessible units more quickly and use recent changes in development exemptions to help pay for it.
Provincial programs help pay through Ontario Renovates with a forgivable loan up to $25k. The city can add to this.
Clearly define what affordable housing is and adhere to the definition.
3. How will you work to improve accessible transportation including conventional transit, Paratransit, taxis and ride sharing?
I’ve heard that 7 per cent of our population uses transit. It’s hard to believe, considering how fast our population is growing with students and many other newcomers.
Transit use will indeed increase and bus routes will need to reflect this growth.
Para transit needs an over haul and people that use accessible features need to be on the board or at least consulted about changes.
LTC needs to be evaluated by a third party to keep budgets and spending on line.
London city council is aware of these inadequacies. Working with LTC instead fighting with them would be a good start.
Candidate did not respond to our questions.
1. What do you feel is the #1 accessibility issue facing the City of London?
For me, the biggest accessibility issue is whether people can move through the city and reach the places and
services they need with dignity and independence. That includes reliable busses, responsive
Paratransit, safe sidewalks and crossings, accessible bus shelters, connected routes for people using mobility devices, and
transportation options that work outside traditional business hours.
2. How will you commit to improving accessible housing opportunities in our city?
I would support making accessibility a clear part of London’s Housing Stability Action Plan rather than assuming
“affordable” and “supported” automatically means accessible. That means using planning, incentives, public land and City-
supported housing projects to significantly increase the supply of units designed for people with
accessibility needs, and ensuring accessibility is considered early in construction rather than retrofitted.
3. How will you work to improve accessible transportation, including conventional transit, Paratransit,
taxis and ride sharing?
Accessible transportation has to be treated as part of the whole transit system. I would push for more reliable and frequent
busses, better connections and safer stops, and service planning that reflects shift work and real
travel patterns. I would also want clear performance standards and accountability for Paratransit, taxis and
ride-sharing services, including wait times, booking, vehicle availability and the needs of people using
mobility devices. The goal should be independent, predictable mobility, not a separate, second-class system. I would also push to include board members with lived experience as someone with accessibility issues trying to get around London.
