Anthony Gres - District 5
Name of Candidate: Anthony Gres
Website: https://voteanthonygres.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/VoteAnthonyGres
Twitter: @VoteAnthonyGres
Score: 66.72% Bicycle Friendly
Position running for: City Council District 5
Question 1: "You're driving along and you encounter a person on a bicycle taking up the entire lane. What is your reaction?
A, That's illegal and they should be riding on the sidewalk.
B, Intimidate them so they will learn their place on the roadway.
C, It's okay to hit them with your car, and it's their fault for being in the way.
D, None of the above.
Reason for answer: D. Cyclists have the same rights as motor vehicles.
Question
2: Running for Council: Will you as a Council Member focus on putting
down a Protected Bicycle Lane on the busiest corridor in your district?
And what is the busiest corridor in your district?
Yes
Comments: Guadalupe, Buena Vista, Culebra, Probandt, Nogalitos
Question
3: "How should the Linear Creekways be funded, and on which
improvement to the Linear Creekway do you want the funds to be spent?"
Answer: Fully developing the creekways and increasing trails. I believe using some general funds to increase funding for creekways is important, as well as looking at whether or not PID money can be used.
Question 4: "Do you support increased funds to expand and maintain VIA bus services and routes?"
Yes
Reason for answer: More routes increase the ability of my constituents, the majority of whom do not own cars, to travel throughout the city.
Question
5: "Should funding for more bicycle lanes and pedestrian safety
education be included in the city's annual transportation budget?"
Yes
Reason for Answer: Multiple modes of mobility allow for lower emissions, better health outcomes and diversifying the transportation sector of the economy, which can lead to more jobs.
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