Hi AT folks - please feel free
to circulate widely,
I've summarized the various
political parties active transportation PROMISES that we've heard /
seen so far. I have not listened
to last night's CTV debate - if any brilliant AT promises were
made please tell me.
- The Progressive
Conservatives put their "PROVINCIALLY" focused promise directly into
their healthcare platform - in black and white - and on the web.
This promise has a PROVINCIAL focus.
- The New Democratic Party did a
press release on an AREA infrastructure promise - in black and white and
on the web. This promise is for one specific area.
- All parties have given verbal
"PROVINCIAL" verbal promises.
1. A promise in black and white
/ on the web is far more desirable than a verbal promise from a politician
- in my opinion.
2. Area specific infrastructure
promises are fantastic! BUT - these are 'one offs' and virtually always
requiring extensive months / years of advocacy from volunteers.
Currently the Province
of Manitoba has NO active transportation plan, no policy, no point people, no
developed expertise.
SUGGESTION:
IF you are speaking to any NDP
candidates - tell them you want to see - in writing
- a "PROVINCIALLY" focused promise.
Tell them you would like to
see a promise in WRITING for:
- a provincial active
transportation policy
- a director of active
transportation
Looking forward to October
4th!
apologies if you have
received this email more than once!
Janice
Member of
City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Advisory
Committee
Chair, Province
of Manitoba Active Transportation Advisory Group