A progressive vision for Saskatoon 2020

The municipal election is on Nov 09 2020. 

What would I like to see on the agenda?

Goal: Dramatically reducing GHG emissions and creating a level field for all income levels.

I have split what I want to see into various categories

Transport: 

Protected bikes lanes throughout the city (including intersections) 

Mandatory secure bike facilities for all non home based businesses 

Trolley bus on major arteries (22nd Street and 8th Street)

Increasing the frequency of buses 

Introducing a point to point car/van/ truck share 

Rumble strips at every intersection (Traffic calming) 

Crime and Safety: 

More cops on bikes 

more community policing

All vehicles running on gasoline should be phased out to bring in electric vehicles

Housing: 

Phasing out R1 and encouraging mixed use

Create a new zoning plan which phases out parking requirements

Any new mall built should have multiunit housing attached to it

Making sure all basic neighbourhood facilities can be reached within a 20 min walk

Utilities

Transition to nuclear power (base load), wind and solar 

Cost of water and sewage pipe replacement should be added on as separate line item on property tax

Urban farming

Encouraging households to grow their own vegetables and chickens if so desired

I understand that some of what is proposed may be way out there for some, and some may require working closely with the provincial government esp with regards to power and generation. This is my platform as a private citizen.