James Murchison

James Murchison would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

• Increased federal infrastructure funding
• Increased provincial infrastructure funding
• Dedicated infrastructure levy
• User fees or transportation-related revenues
• Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal
• Development charges for growth-related infrastructure

“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Dedicated infrastructure levy • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison commits to advancing “Stage 3 LRT to Kanata” if elected.

• Stage 3 LRT to Kanata

“Stage 3 LRT to Kanata”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison assigns low priority to the planned LRT extension from Baseline Station to Barrhaven Town Centre.

• Low priority

“Low priority”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison names Appropriate federal and provincial funding as important conditions for supporting the tram.

• Appropriate federal and provincial funding

“Appropriate federal and provincial funding;”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison commented: “I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we…

• I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement.
• Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems.
• But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're…

“I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're willing to dish out.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison names “Transit” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Transit

“Transit”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison commented: “I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement.

• I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement.
• Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems.
• But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're…

“I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're willing to dish out.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would prioritize smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.

• Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors

“Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would prioritize smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors if Ottawa receives significant new transit

• Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors

“Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

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

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison: Strongly oppose new road capacity

• Strongly oppose new road capacity

“Strongly oppose new road capacity”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa; Other for a new interprovincial crossing.

• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
• Other

“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Other”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management for additional flood resilience investment.

• 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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

• Support

“Support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

• Transit — bus / BRT
• Cycling
• Pedestrian

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison commented: “We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit,…

• We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have.
• We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening…

“We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening roads, nor do we have the space to in many places.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison: 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Ring road”.

• Ring road

“Ring road”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison names “Roads” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Roads

“Roads”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison commented: “We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain

• We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have.
• We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening…

“We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening roads, nor do we have the space to in many places.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison: 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.

“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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would not initiate a ring road or bypass study during the next term.

• No, do not initiate a study during the next term

“No, do not initiate a study during the next term”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “New roads”.

• New roads

“New roads”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison named Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville; Baseline BRT; Cycling network investment; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal among the five initiatives deserving the greatest attention.

• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville
• Baseline BRT
• Cycling network investment
• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal

“• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Baseline BRT • Cycling network investment • 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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison named Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville; Baseline BRT; Cycling network investment

• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville
• Baseline BRT
• Cycling network investment
• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal

“• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Baseline BRT • Cycling network investment • 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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison 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
• Other

“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Other”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison commented: “Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity

• Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic.
• The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center…
• And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.

“Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center of our city. And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison: 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 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison's infrastructure vision: “We need to build a financially sustainable city.

• We need to build a financially sustainable city.
• A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on.
• We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case.

“We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case. We need to get people moving around the city as efficiently as possible. And we need to adapt our city to the effects of climate change.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison selected Highway 417 should not be a major City advocacy priority as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

• Highway 417 should not be a major City advocacy priority

“Highway 417 should not be a major City advocacy priority;”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison commented: “Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going…

• Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic.
• The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center…
• And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.

“Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center of our city. And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison's infrastructure vision: “We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not…

• We need to build a financially sustainable city.
• A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on.
• We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case.

“We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case. We need to get people moving around the city as efficiently as possible. And we need to adapt our city to the effects of climate change.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison 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”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors in cycling network investment.

• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
• Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors

“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would increase Ottawa's cycling infrastructure investment during the next term.

• Increase investment

“Increase investment”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network

• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
• Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors

“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

James Murchison names “Water and Sewer infrastructure” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Water and Sewer infrastructure

“Water and Sewer infrastructure”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High