Phyllis Viagran - District 3
Email: electphyllisd3@gmail.com
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Position running for: City Council District 3
Score: 48% Bicycle Friendly
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: It is important to share the road and understand that the cyclist has rights too.
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: Military Drive is the busiest corridor with a focus on the Southwest portion.
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: The Linear Creekway should be funded by the county as that was their pledge. I would like to see the improvements to include wide sidewalks and more trails. I would also like to see funds spent on cleaning and maintaining the trails.
Question 4: "Do you support increased funds to expand and maintain VIA bus services and routes?"
Yes
Reason for answer: We need more routes and services in District 3.
Question
5: "Should funding for more bicycle lanes and pedestrian safety
education be included in the city's annual transportation budget?"
Yes/No
Reason for Answer: Communication is critical and we need community input on how best to educate the public and where bicycle lanes are most useful.
Back to candidate list: https://aatblog210.blogspot.com/p/bicycle-voters-guide-2021.html
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