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Erin Coffin names “Reliable, frequent bus service and BRT/transit priority improvements.” as their first infrastructure priority for

• Reliable, frequent bus service and BRT/transit priority improvements.

“Reliable, frequent bus service and BRT/transit priority improvements.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin strongly supports the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram extending from western Gatineau into downtown Ottawa.

• Strongly support

“Strongly support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin commits to advancing “I will personally work to make bus service reliable again, starting in Kanata South.

• I will personally work to make bus service reliable again, starting in Kanata South.
• A bus that is scheduled should show up.
• That means frequent service, practical transit-priority improvements on our busiest corridors and public performance standards residents can actually see.

“I will personally work to make bus service reliable again, starting in Kanata South. A bus that is scheduled should show up. That means frequent service, practical transit-priority improvements on our busiest corridors and public performance standards residents can actually see.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin names An acceptable Ottawa alignment; Appropriate federal and provincial funding

• An acceptable Ottawa alignment
• Appropriate federal and provincial funding
• An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution
• Further technical, financial or public consultation work

“• An acceptable Ottawa alignment • Appropriate federal and provincial funding • An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution • Further technical, financial or public consultation work”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin assigns high priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

• High priority

“High priority”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin commented: “In Kanata South, I hear the same thing again and again: people need a bus they can count on.

• In Kanata South, I hear the same thing again and again: people need a bus they can count on.
• Before we build the next major project, we need to make the service we already have more frequent, reliable and easier to use.
• That does not mean putting future LRT on hold.

“In Kanata South, I hear the same thing again and again: people need a bus they can count on. Before we build the next major project, we need to make the service we already have more frequent, reliable and easier to use. That does not mean putting future LRT on hold. We should keep Stage 3 moving through planning and funding discussions while investing now in buses, BRT and practical improvements that help people get to work, school and appointments. Every expansion should come with a realistic plan to operate it reliably and affordably.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin assigns highest priority — advance immediately to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

• Highest priority — advance immediately

“Highest priority — advance immediately”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin names “Safe accessible sidewalks, pedistrian crossings and connections to transit.” as their third infrastructure priority for

• Safe accessible sidewalks, pedistrian crossings and connections to transit.

“Safe accessible sidewalks, pedistrian crossings and connections to transit.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa

• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
• Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities

“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements

• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
• Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
• Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management

“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin: Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion

• Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.

“Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin supports a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge subject to conditions.

• Support subject to conditions

“Support subject to conditions”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to collector roads.

• Collector roads

“Collector roads”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

• Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms

“Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin ranked “Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

• Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
• Renewal of existing roads and bridges
• Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin: 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

• Yes

“Yes”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: A city-funded ring-road or regional bypass study without

• A city-funded ring-road or regional bypass study without provincial and federal participation.

“A city-funded ring-road or regional bypass study without provincial and federal participation.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures

• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
• Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads

“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin's infrastructure vision: Ottawa needs infrastructure that works in people’s daily lives—not just plans that look good on

• Ottawa needs infrastructure that works in people’s daily lives—not just plans that look good on paper.
• We need to maintain what we already own, restore reliable and frequent bus service, and make practical improvements to roads, bridges, sidewalks, sewers and…
• Growth must arrive with the infrastructure it requires, and growth should help pay for it.

“Ottawa needs infrastructure that works in people’s daily lives—not just plans that look good on paper. We need to maintain what we already own, restore reliable and frequent bus service, and make practical improvements to roads, bridges, sidewalks, sewers and stormwater systems. Growth must arrive with the infrastructure it requires, and growth should help pay for it. Major expansions, including Stage 3 LRT, need clear evidence, senior-government funding and an affordable operating plan before Ottawa commits. I will push for safe pedestrian connections, targeted congestion relief and infrastructure that can withstand severe weather. Residents should be able to see what is planned, what is funded, what is delayed and what results their money is delivering.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin 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. Transit — rail 5. Cycling 6. Truck / goods movement”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin named Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville; Other BRT and transit priority corridors

• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville
• Other BRT and transit priority corridors
• Accelerated Highway 417 rehabilitation and interchange improvements
• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal

“• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Accelerated Highway 417 rehabilitation and interchange improvements • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin commented: “I’m open to looking at the idea, but Ottawa should not pay for or study a project of this scale on its own.

• I’m open to looking at the idea, but Ottawa should not pay for or study a project of this scale on its own.
• Any study must involve the provincial and federal governments and answer some basic questions: Would a bypass actually take trucks and through-traffic off our…
• Would it reduce congestion and improve safety?

“I’m open to looking at the idea, but Ottawa should not pay for or study a project of this scale on its own. Any study must involve the provincial and federal governments and answer some basic questions: Would a bypass actually take trucks and through-traffic off our roads? Would it reduce congestion and improve safety? What would it cost, what land would it affect, and is it better value than fixing the roads and transit we already have? A study is not a commitment to build—it is a way to get honest answers before spending public money.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin strongly supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

• Strongly support

“Strongly support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin commented: “Kanata South residents need transportation that works for them, whether they drive, take the bus, walk or cycle.

• Kanata South residents need transportation that works for them, whether they drive, take the bus, walk or cycle.
• I want more reliable and frequent bus service, better connections to the O-Train and employment areas, and safer sidewalks and cycling routes.
• We also need to maintain our roads and bridges, address traffic bottlenecks and keep planning for future rail.

“Kanata South residents need transportation that works for them, whether they drive, take the bus, walk or cycle. I want more reliable and frequent bus service, better connections to the O-Train and employment areas, and safer sidewalks and cycling routes. We also need to maintain our roads and bridges, address traffic bottlenecks and keep planning for future rail. As councillor, I would work with residents, City staff and OC Transpo to identify what needs fixing and make sure investments deliver real improvements. Residents deserve transportation they can count on and results they can see.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Connections to schools

• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
• Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations
• Connections to LRT and major transit stations

“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations • Connections to LRT and major transit stations”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Erin Coffin strongly supports increasing Ottawa's investment in sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and connections to transit.

• Strongly support

“Strongly support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 23 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High