Farah Gulzar

Farah Gulzar supports the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram extending from western Gatineau into downtown Ottawa.

• Support

“Support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar assigns high priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

• High priority

“High priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new

• Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion

“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would establish flood resilience and stormwater infrastructure as one of Ottawa's top three capital priorities.

• Yes

“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar: Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives

• Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives

“Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Sanitary sewer capacity improvements

• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
• Sanitary sewer capacity improvements
• Stormwater management ponds and facilities
• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems

“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Sanitary sewer capacity improvements • Stormwater management ponds and facilities • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures

• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions

“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar commented: “Ottawa needs transportation investments that make everyday travel safer, more accessible and reliable.

• Ottawa needs transportation investments that make everyday travel safer, more accessible and reliable.
• I prioritize reliable bus and BRT service, safe and well-maintained sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure, and the renewal of existing roads and bridges.
• Infrastructure investment should also address flood prevention, stormwater and sewer systems to protect communities and reduce long-term costs.

“Ottawa needs transportation investments that make everyday travel safer, more accessible and reliable. I prioritize reliable bus and BRT service, safe and well-maintained sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure, and the renewal of existing roads and bridges. Infrastructure investment should also address flood prevention, stormwater and sewer systems to protect communities and reduce long-term costs. I support practical, transparent investments based on community needs, accessibility, safety and value for taxpayers. Ottawa should maintain existing infrastructure while improving transportation options for residents who walk, use transit, cycle or drive”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to allocation based principally on road condition and risk.

• Allocation based principally on road condition and risk

“Allocation based principally on road condition and risk”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

• Transit — bus / BRT
• Pedestrian
• Vehicular / road infrastructure

“1. Transit — bus / BRT 2. Pedestrian 3. Vehicular / road infrastructure 4. Cycling 5. Transit — rail 6. Truck / goods movement”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar supports a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge subject to conditions.

• Support subject to conditions

“Support subject to conditions”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar named Road resurfacing and renewal; Bridge and structural renewal; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment

• Road resurfacing and renewal
• Bridge and structural renewal
• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
• Cycling network investment

“• Road resurfacing and renewal • Bridge and structural renewal • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Cycling network investment”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Reconsider major capital projects where costs

• Reconsider major capital projects where costs, timelines and community benefits are not clearly established.

“Reconsider major capital projects where costs, timelines and community benefits are not clearly established.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar's infrastructure vision: “My vision is for an Ottawa where infrastructure is safe, reliable

• My vision is for an Ottawa where infrastructure is safe, reliable, accessible and properly maintained in every neighbourhood.
• We need to prioritize repairing roads, sidewalks, crosswalks, bridges and other existing infrastructure while planning responsibly for growth.
• I support transparent infrastructure planning, clear project timelines and public reporting so residents can see where money is being spent and whether…

“My vision is for an Ottawa where infrastructure is safe, reliable, accessible and properly maintained in every neighbourhood. We need to prioritize repairing roads, sidewalks, crosswalks, bridges and other existing infrastructure while planning responsibly for growth. I support transparent infrastructure planning, clear project timelines and public reporting so residents can see where money is being spent and whether projects are being delivered. Funding should make use of federal and provincial partnerships, growth-related development charges and other appropriate tools, while protecting taxpayers from unnecessary costs. I also want residents to have a simple way to report infrastructure problems and track progress. Ottawa should focus on practical improvements that people experience every day: safer streets, accessible sidewalks, reliable transportation infrastructure and well-maintained public spaces.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar commented: Any proposal for a new ring road or bypass should be carefully studied in partnership with the provincial and

• Any proposal for a new ring road or bypass should be carefully studied in partnership with the provincial and federal governments.
• The study should assess traffic needs, costs, safety, environmental impacts, land use, and alternatives before any decision is made.
• Ottawa should pursue practical transportation solutions that improve mobility while protecting taxpayers and communities.

“Any proposal for a new ring road or bypass should be carefully studied in partnership with the provincial and federal governments. The study should assess traffic needs, costs, safety, environmental impacts, land use, and alternatives before any decision is made. Ottawa should pursue practical transportation solutions that improve mobility while protecting taxpayers and communities.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Defer new major spending initiatives until existing

• “Defer new major spending initiatives until existing infrastructure and service priorities are adequately funded.

““Defer new major spending initiatives until existing infrastructure and service priorities are adequately funded.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174

• Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms

“Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

• Support

“Support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar says the City should require or evaluate Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities

• Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities
• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts

“• Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities • Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar ranked “Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

• Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure
• Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
• Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks

“1. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 2. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 3. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 4. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 5. New or expanded roads 6. Cycling infrastructure 7. Public transit — rail 8. Truck and goods movement infrastructure”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would study a ring road or bypass only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government.

• Yes, but only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government

“Yes, but only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar names “Road resurfacing and renewal” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Road resurfacing and renewal

“Road resurfacing and renewal”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would emphasize Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations

• Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations
• Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors

“• Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar would increase Ottawa's cycling infrastructure investment during the next term.

• Increase investment

“Increase investment”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar commits to advancing “A citywide road, sidewalk and crosswalk renewal and accountability program

• A citywide road, sidewalk and crosswalk renewal and accountability program, including a transparent public reporting system for potholes, damaged sidewalks…

“A citywide road, sidewalk and crosswalk renewal and accountability program, including a transparent public reporting system for potholes, damaged sidewalks and other infrastructure issues, with clear timelines for repairs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar names “Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment

“Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Farah Gulzar names “Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience

“Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 17 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High