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Backs full implementation of Markham's Active Transportation Master Plan, with annual capital funding and progress reports to council.

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• 10-question safe-streets/active-transportation questionnaire; this row extracts one substantive answer.

“I will support full implementation of Markham's Active Transportation Master Plan, including its recommended cycling and active transportation projects, policies, and priorities.”

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Source: Markham Cycles 2026 candidate questionnaire — Alan Ho (regional councillor candidate) [PRE-WINDOW; browser recovery] · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Supports a Vision Zero action plan with clear targets, annual reporting and dedicated funding, targeting high-collision locations first.

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• 10-question safe-streets/active-transportation questionnaire; this row extracts one substantive answer.

“I will support a Vision Zero action plan with clear targets, annual reporting, and dedicated funding.”

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Source: Markham Cycles 2026 candidate questionnaire — Alan Ho (regional councillor candidate) [PRE-WINDOW; browser recovery] · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Collucci prefers alternative pathways over major-road bike lanes and would weigh road-space reallocation case by case.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's protected-infrastructure question, Collucci says her first preference is alternative pathways or parallel routes, and would consider major-road connections case by case, weighing safety, traffic, buses and emergency access.

“My first preference is to explore alternative pathways or parallel routes that offer a safe, convenient connection. Where a major-road connection is necessary, I would consider it carefully, including any proposal to reallocate road space. We need to understand the effects on safety, traffic, buses and emergency access. There is no single design that suits every road.”

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Source: Amanda Collucci — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Collucci's commitments: first-year missing-links review, annual budget investment, yearly public updates.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's commitment question, Collucci pledges a first-year staff review of priority missing links, annual budget investments in safer crossings and connections to schools and transit, and a yearly public progress update.

“My three commitments are: In the first year, ask City and regional staff to identify priority missing links, including opportunities to use alternative pathways and quieter streets. Support annual budget investments in safer crossings and practical connections to schools, transit and community facilities. Request a yearly public update on completed projects, costs, maintenance and remaining gaps.”

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Source: Amanda Collucci — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Hamilton says walking and cycling infrastructure should be mandatory, not optional, in new projects.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's new-developments question, Hamilton takes an unambiguous position that walking and cycling infrastructure should be a given, not an option, in new developments and road projects.

“Yes. It should be a given not an option.”

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Source: Don Hamilton — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Lee supports data-driven Vision Zero initiatives with preventing serious injuries and fatalities guiding decisions.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's road-safety question, Lee supports safer intersections and crossings, traffic calming, lighting, speed management and better cycling infrastructure, backing data-driven Vision Zero initiatives where collision patterns show need.

“Road safety must be a priority. I support safer intersections and crossings, appropriate traffic calming, improved lighting and visibility, speed management, better cycling infrastructure, and measures that protect vulnerable road users. I would support data-driven Vision Zero initiatives and stronger safety measures where collision patterns demonstrate a need. Preventing serious injuries and fatalities should guide transportation decisions.”

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Source: Ivy Lee — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Lee would require walking and cycling infrastructure from the start of new developments, not as an afterthought.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's new-developments question, Lee supports policies requiring safe, accessible, connected pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to be incorporated into project design from the beginning.

“Yes. Walking and cycling connections should be planned from the beginning of new developments, road reconstruction, road widening, and major transportation projects. Active transportation should not be an afterthought. I would support policies that require safe, accessible, and connected pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to be incorporated into project design and connected to the surrounding network.”

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Source: Ivy Lee — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Heath has advocated for pedestrian and cycling crossing bridges over 16th, Donald Cousens and the CPR.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's connectivity question, Heath says he has advocated for four or five pedestrian and cycling crossing bridges, naming ones over 16th, Donald Cousens and the CPR north of Steeles.

“I have advocated 4 or 5 pedestrian and cycling crossing bridges – over 16 th for the Rouge Valley Trail up to York Downs, and over Donald Cousens and the CPR just north of Steeles. Others too.”

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Source: Jack Heath — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Heath supports traffic calming and narrowing lanes on residential streets; calls automated enforcement a Toronto matter.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's road-safety question, Heath calls himself a long-time supporter of traffic calming and narrowing lanes on residential streets, but defers automated enforcement to the City of Toronto.

“I am a long-time supporter of traffic calming and narrowing lanes on residential streets to slow traffic and add to pedestrian and cyclist safety. As to automated enforcement, you should be sending a note downtown.”

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Source: Jack Heath — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Huang supports eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries via safer intersections, crossings and traffic calming.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's road-safety question, Huang supports the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries, prioritizing safer intersections, protected crossings, traffic calming, lower speeds, daylighting, and evidence-based automated enforcement.

“I support the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. I would prioritize safer intersections, protected crossings, traffic calming, appropriate lower speeds and daylighting to improve visibility. I also support considering automated enforcement where legally authorized and supported by evidence. Investments should address dangerous locations proactively, with public reporting on serious collisions, vehicle speeds and completed safety improvements.”

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Source: Michael Huang — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Huang would request a public, costed priority list of missing cycling connections in his first year.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's commitment question, Huang commits to requesting a public, costed priority list of missing connections and dangerous crossings in year one, annual budget advocacy with a published project schedule, and an annual public progress report.

“In my first year, request a public, costed priority list of missing connections and dangerous crossings, identifying City and Regional responsibilities. Advocate each budget year for dedicated construction and maintenance funding, with a published project schedule. Seek an annual public progress report covering completed links, school-area improvements, maintenance performance, spending and safety outcomes. Residents should be able to see what I proposed, how I voted and what was delivered.”

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Source: Michael Huang — Regional Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Proposes red-light cameras and other measures in a traffic-improvement initiative to make roads safer for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.

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• 10-question safe-streets/active-transportation questionnaire; this row extracts one substantive answer.

“I am proposing red light cameras and other measures as part of my traffic improvement initiative to make roads safer for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists alike.”

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Source: Markham Cycles 2026 candidate questionnaire — Richard Tranquada (regional councillor candidate) [PRE-WINDOW; browser recovery] · October 8, 2026

Confidence:High

Wants cycling prioritized on alternative routes along slower, safer roads rather than competing for space on arterial roads.

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• 10-question safe-streets/active-transportation questionnaire; this row extracts one substantive answer.

“I believe we should look at creating alternative routes on slower safer roads across Markham and prioritize cycling in these spaces.”

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Source: Markham Cycles 2026 candidate questionnaire — Richard Tranquada (regional councillor candidate) [PRE-WINDOW; browser recovery] · October 8, 2026

Confidence:High