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ALEX DARTON ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Independent. Alex is a strong supporter of sustainable transport, and is personally an avid walker. He has spoken at Council in favour of protected bicycle lanes. How would he improve walking in Balaclava Ward? “Decrease the speed limit to 30km for vehicles on all municipal roads. Increase canopy coverage for shade in laneways en route via constructing archways overhead with deciduous vines grown up passive watered by aligned households grey water discharge. Increase planting of first succession nitrogen fixing native wattles in all remaining plots. And hold hands”. MORE INFO
RACHEL IAMPOLSKI ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rachel supports all the active transport actions in the Integrated Transport Strategy, and notes that for some of these, implementation is in the hands of State Government—- but strong advocacy from Council is still important. In her response to improving a route in her ward, Rachel focuses on how greening measures can improve walking “There are opportunities to boost tree canopy [..] to help make the walking experience more comfortable, and reduce the urban heat island effect.” She also notes how urban design can contribute to people (particularly women) feeling safer when walking.
MORE INFO. Facebook and Instagram @racheliampolskigreens
MICHELLE DI DONNA ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Independent/PEPP. Michelle supports most of the active transport items in the Integrated Transport Strategy, though she thinks Inkerman St is “too narrow for bike lanes”. She supports widening footpaths and making walking more attractive. Michelle says “To be honest. As a newcomer to Council candidacy, I have not yet made a contribution to date, but now that I am aware of the Active Transport campaign, I think it is an excellent proposal. I would be willing to support any safe proposal”. A great open-minded approach! More info.
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