Theresa Kavanagh

Theresa Kavanagh would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

• Increased federal infrastructure funding
• Increased provincial infrastructure funding
• Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
• Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
• Dedicated infrastructure levy

“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Dedicated infrastructure levy”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh commented: “Better public transit benefits all road users. I will continue to press for and support measures that will make OC Transpo more reliable, affordable and accountable to riders and taxpayers. This includes advocating for fare freezes, specific…

• Better public transit benefits all road users.
• I will continue to press for and support measures that will make OC Transpo more reliable, affordable and accountable to riders and taxpayers.
• This includes advocating for fare freezes, specific improvements to increase route reliability, and better connections to major employment centres, like the…

“Better public transit benefits all road users. I will continue to press for and support measures that will make OC Transpo more reliable, affordable and accountable to riders and taxpayers. This includes advocating for fare freezes, specific improvements to increase route reliability, and better connections to major employment centres, like the DND Carling Campus, and other west end communities.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.

• 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh commented: Better public transit benefits all road users. I will continue to press for and support measures that will

• Better public transit benefits all road users.
• I will continue to press for and support measures that will make OC Transpo more reliable, affordable and accountable to riders and taxpayers.
• This includes advocating for fare freezes, specific improvements to increase route reliability, and better connections to major employment centres, like the…

“Better public transit benefits all road users. I will continue to press for and support measures that will make OC Transpo more reliable, affordable and accountable to riders and taxpayers. This includes advocating for fare freezes, specific improvements to increase route reliability, and better connections to major employment centres, like the DND Carling Campus, and other west end communities.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh assigns high priority to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

• High priority

“High priority”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh assigns medium priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

• Medium priority

“Medium priority”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh names “Carling Avenue BRT transit corridor.” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Carling Avenue BRT transit corridor.

“Carling Avenue BRT transit corridor.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh: 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh names “Stormwater infrastructure and investments in making our city more flood resilient.” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Stormwater infrastructure and investments in making our city more flood resilient.

“Stormwater infrastructure and investments in making our city more flood resilient.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Stormwater management ponds and facilities; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements for additional flood resilience investment.

• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
• Stormwater management ponds and facilities
• Creek, culvert and drainage improvements

“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Stormwater management ponds and facilities • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass.”.

• Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass.

“Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh selected Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads; Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

• Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads
• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions

“• Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh commits to advancing “I am committed to ensuring aging stormwater infrastructure is repaired or replaced. Our aging critical infrastructure is ill-equipped to manage the effect of climate-change induced severe weather events like we saw this summer. This is…

• I am committed to ensuring aging stormwater infrastructure is repaired or replaced.
• Our aging critical infrastructure is ill-equipped to manage the effect of climate-change induced severe weather events like we saw this summer.
• This is especially true in older communities like Bay Ward with most stormwater systems built over 60 years ago.

“I am committed to ensuring aging stormwater infrastructure is repaired or replaced. Our aging critical infrastructure is ill-equipped to manage the effect of climate-change induced severe weather events like we saw this summer. This is especially true in older communities like Bay Ward with most stormwater systems built over 60 years ago. I’ve been successful in getting improvements to stormwater and drainage infrastructure in Bay Ward neighbourhoods over the years, including improvements to the ditches in Lakeview. But more needs to be done. After the Canada Day storm, I worked with council colleagues to demand a full investigation to understand the causes of flooding, and steps the city can take to mitigate the impacts of future severe weather events. This investigation is ongoing, and I’ve been sharing residents’ concerns directly with staff to ensure all impacted neighbourhoods are heard. Following the investigation, I will ensure areas identified for repair or replacement are prioritized, so our neighbourhoods can be more resilient in the face of increasingly frequent severe weather events.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh would maintain approximately current planned investment increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget

• Maintain approximately current planned investment

“Maintain approximately current planned investment”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh selected Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads

• Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads
• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions

“• Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh opposes a new ring road or bypass.

• Oppose a new ring road or bypass

“Oppose a new ring road or bypass”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.

• Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.

“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh: Neutral / case by case

• Neutral / case by case

“Neutral / case by case”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts for a new interprovincial crossing.

• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts

“Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts;”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Cycling network investment among the five initiatives deserving the…

• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal
• Other BRT and transit priority corridors
• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
• Cycling network investment

“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Cycling network investment”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Stormwater management ponds and facilities; Creek

• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
• Stormwater management ponds and facilities
• Creek, culvert and drainage improvements

“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Stormwater management ponds and facilities • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

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

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh ranked “Transit — rail” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

• Transit — rail
• Transit — bus / BRT
• Pedestrian

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh would maintain approximately current planned investment increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

• Maintain approximately current planned investment

“Maintain approximately current planned investment”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh names “Stormwater infrastructure and investments in making our city more flood resilient.” as their first infrastructure

• Stormwater infrastructure and investments in making our city more flood resilient.

“Stormwater infrastructure and investments in making our city more flood resilient.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh's infrastructure vision: My infrastructure vision for Ottawa focuses on 3 main priorities: Safer streets for all road

• My infrastructure vision for Ottawa focuses on 3 main priorities: Safer streets for all road users: This includes traffic calming infrastructure to reduce…
• Reliable, affordable Public Transit.
• Better public transit benefits all road users- it makes streets less congested, parking easier, and streets are safer when there are fewer cars on the roads.

“My infrastructure vision for Ottawa focuses on 3 main priorities: Safer streets for all road users: This includes traffic calming infrastructure to reduce speeding on residential streets, more sidewalks, and improved cycling infrastructure to keep bikes separate from cars and pedestrians. Reliable, affordable Public Transit. Better public transit benefits all road users- it makes streets less congested, parking easier, and streets are safer when there are fewer cars on the roads. I will continue to press for and support measures that will make OC Transpo more reliable, affordable and accountable to riders and taxpayers. This includes advocating for specific improvements to increase route reliability, and better connections to major employment centres, like the DND Carling Campus, and other west end communities. Replacing or maintaining aging infrastructure we need to ensure stormwater and drainage infrastructure in older neighbourhoods is maintained or upgraded in order to deal with the impacts of increasingly frequent severe weather events.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh's infrastructure vision: “My infrastructure vision for Ottawa focuses on 3 main priorities: Safer streets for all road users: This includes traffic calming infrastructure to reduce speeding on residential streets, more sidewalks, and improved cycling…

• My infrastructure vision for Ottawa focuses on 3 main priorities: Safer streets for all road users: This includes traffic calming infrastructure to reduce…
• Reliable, affordable Public Transit.
• Better public transit benefits all road users- it makes streets less congested, parking easier, and streets are safer when there are fewer cars on the roads.

“My infrastructure vision for Ottawa focuses on 3 main priorities: Safer streets for all road users: This includes traffic calming infrastructure to reduce speeding on residential streets, more sidewalks, and improved cycling infrastructure to keep bikes separate from cars and pedestrians. Reliable, affordable Public Transit. Better public transit benefits all road users- it makes streets less congested, parking easier, and streets are safer when there are fewer cars on the roads. I will continue to press for and support measures that will make OC Transpo more reliable, affordable and accountable to riders and taxpayers. This includes advocating for specific improvements to increase route reliability, and better connections to major employment centres, like the DND Carling Campus, and other west end communities. Replacing or maintaining aging infrastructure we need to ensure stormwater and drainage infrastructure in older neighbourhoods is maintained or upgraded in order to deal with the impacts of increasingly frequent severe weather events.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

• 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh commented: “We should invest in improving existing roads and active transportation infrastructure

• We should invest in improving existing roads and active transportation infrastructure, as well as prioritizing making public transit more reliable, affordable…
• Research shows that building more road space for cars does not alleviate congestion.
• This is called induced demand, where increasing road capacity leads to more vehicles on the road.

“We should invest in improving existing roads and active transportation infrastructure, as well as prioritizing making public transit more reliable, affordable and accessible. Research shows that building more road space for cars does not alleviate congestion. This is called induced demand, where increasing road capacity leads to more vehicles on the road. It means that the benefits of added car lanes or new roads are quickly negated by a corresponding rise in traffic. Conversely, providing better transit, safer spaces for riding a bike, and proper sidewalks increases their use, helping to reduce the reliance on cars and ease traffic congestion.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh commits to advancing “I am committed to ensuring aging stormwater infrastructure is repaired or replaced.

• I am committed to ensuring aging stormwater infrastructure is repaired or replaced.
• Our aging critical infrastructure is ill-equipped to manage the effect of climate-change induced severe weather events like we saw this summer.
• This is especially true in older communities like Bay Ward with most stormwater systems built over 60 years ago.

“I am committed to ensuring aging stormwater infrastructure is repaired or replaced. Our aging critical infrastructure is ill-equipped to manage the effect of climate-change induced severe weather events like we saw this summer. This is especially true in older communities like Bay Ward with most stormwater systems built over 60 years ago. I’ve been successful in getting improvements to stormwater and drainage infrastructure in Bay Ward neighbourhoods over the years, including improvements to the ditches in Lakeview. But more needs to be done. After the Canada Day storm, I worked with council colleagues to demand a full investigation to understand the causes of flooding, and steps the city can take to mitigate the impacts of future severe weather events. This investigation is ongoing, and I’ve been sharing residents’ concerns directly with staff to ensure all impacted neighbourhoods are heard. Following the investigation, I will ensure areas identified for repair or replacement are prioritized, so our neighbourhoods can be more resilient in the face of increasingly frequent severe weather events.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new

• Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.

“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal

• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal
• Other BRT and transit priority corridors
• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
• Cycling network investment

“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Cycling network investment”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road

• 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh commented: “I will advocate for safer streets for all road users.

• I will advocate for safer streets for all road users.
• This includes traffic calming to reduce speeding, more sidewalks, and improved cycling infrastructure to keep bikes separate from cars and pedestrians.
• Adding sidewalks and safe cycling lanes is just the first step- we also need to make sure these active transportation routes are regularly maintained.

“I will advocate for safer streets for all road users. This includes traffic calming to reduce speeding, more sidewalks, and improved cycling infrastructure to keep bikes separate from cars and pedestrians. Adding sidewalks and safe cycling lanes is just the first step- we also need to make sure these active transportation routes are regularly maintained. Bumpy roads and crumbling sidewalks aren’t safe or accessible. I will also fight for road repairs and improvements in Bay Ward.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh would emphasize Connections to LRT and major transit stations in cycling network investment.

• Connections to LRT and major transit stations

“Connections to LRT and major transit stations;”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Theresa Kavanagh commented: “I will advocate for safer streets for all road users. This includes traffic calming to reduce speeding, more sidewalks, and improved cycling infrastructure to keep bikes separate from cars and pedestrians. Adding sidewalks and safe cycling lanes is…

• I will advocate for safer streets for all road users.
• This includes traffic calming to reduce speeding, more sidewalks, and improved cycling infrastructure to keep bikes separate from cars and pedestrians.
• Adding sidewalks and safe cycling lanes is just the first step- we also need to make sure these active transportation routes are regularly maintained.

“I will advocate for safer streets for all road users. This includes traffic calming to reduce speeding, more sidewalks, and improved cycling infrastructure to keep bikes separate from cars and pedestrians. Adding sidewalks and safe cycling lanes is just the first step- we also need to make sure these active transportation routes are regularly maintained. Bumpy roads and crumbling sidewalks aren’t safe or accessible. I will also fight for road repairs and improvements in Bay Ward.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High