Walk Toronto was invited, with other active transportation organizations, to participate in an online consultation on March 24, 2021 regarding the Government of Canada’s recently announced active transportation infrastructure fund and the development of a federal active transportation strategy. The meeting was with MP Andy Fillmore, parliamentary secretary to Minister of Infrastructure Catherine McKenna, and MP Julie Dabrusin.
After the meeting, Walk Toronto submitted extensive comments and suggestions to Infrastructure Canada and the two MPs regarding the infrastructure fund and the proposed federal active transportation strategy.
Walk Toronto’s comments address issues such as mandating truck side guards and other federal regulation of safe vehicle design; creating networks and overcoming barriers such as rail corridors; equity and accessibility; and integration with transit.
