City Council: District 11

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Candidates for Council District 11

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10. I support removing parking on a street if it would improve safety and increase mobility of people using that street.

I can't provide a binary answer here, it depends on several factors related to the traffic grid, existing anchor institutions on public meeting spaces in close proximity, small businesses, existing cycle track infrastructure, etc.

 

11. Minimum parking requirements are shown to increase housing costs while limiting potential density and making neighborhoods less walkable. I support following the lead of other cities that have removed minimum parking requirements from new development.

I voted in support of relaxed parking requirements as part of the TransForm re-write of Baltimore's Zoning Code in 2016.

 

12. Some cities require employers that subsidize parking also offer an option for employees to receive that subsidy as a cash payment. I support a mandate that employers offer parking cash- out so that employees can choose to pocket that money, use it for alternative transportation, or continue using that cash to pay for parking.

I can't answer this without knowing more about what existing employers already provide.

 

13. Increasing density in areas of opportunity is proven to help individuals escape poverty. I support taller, denser, or larger buildings in areas they are now prohibited by zoning.

I am a firm supporter of providing options for individuals to escape poverty. I would support exploring options that allow taller, denser, or larger buildings if there is evidence that supports it helps individuals escape poverty.
 

14. Transit oriented development can expand access to areas of opportunity by locating housing and retail along high frequency transit. Current zoning code only identifies these zones along subway and light rail routes. I support expanded Transit Oriented Development zoning to include areas within a quarter mile of high-frequency bus routes.

I have been extremely supportive of a number of transit oriented development projects throughout the 11th District.

 

15. It is now widely accepted that Single Family Residential Zoning was historically created to maintain racial segregation. I support removing Single Family Residential Zoning categories, allowing both single family and multi family residences to be built in all residential zoning areas.

Irrespective of why it was created, my support depends on the neighborhood and if the surrounding community supports it.

 

16. I support allowing existing residences to be split into apartments in all zoning categories without having to pass legislation for each conversion, increasing density in neighborhoods that were traditionally single family homes.

Please see narrative response to #15 above.

 

17. At 20mph, 90% of pedestrians survive being hit by a car. At 40mph, only 10% survive. I support enforcing a maximum speed limit of 25 mph on arterial streets, and 20 mph on local streets.

I support speed limits that allow the free flow of traffic, while ensuring the safety of cyclist, pedestrians, and motorists.
 

18. Allowing turns on red is a contributing factor in increased pedestrian injury and death. I support banning turns on red at all intersections that allow pedestrian crossing.

Am mostly in agreement. However, may want to make allowances onto one way streets.
 

19. Automated Speed and Red Light Enforcement Cameras are widely proven to reduce fatal collisions. I support using these cameras on any street, not just near schools and construction sites.

I support using cameras on any street that clearly poses a threat to other motorists, pedestrians, and cyclist.
 

20. The Automated Speed Enforcement Camera current threshold is 12 miles per hour. I support cameras being able to issue citations for those traveling 5 miles per hour or more over the speed limit.

Would agree with reducing it to 10 mph.
 

21. I would invest in automated enforcement cameras that will issue citations to private automobiles for being stopped or parked in bus lanes.

I support the exploration of idea and methods to keep traffic moving as long as there is a robust discussion of the full impact on residents of neighborhoods and communities where proposed changes will take place.
 

22. Dedicated bus lanes and bus boarding islands are proven to dramatically improve bus reliability and boarding times. I support removing parking or travel lanes to create bus lanes and boarding islands to improve bus performance.

I can't provide a binary answer here, it depends on a number of criteria, such as: volume of traffic, volume of bus transit riders, total lanes of traffic, etc.

 

23. The city adopted the Greenway Trails Network plan that will connect existing trails such as Gwynns Falls Trail and Herring Run Trail to create a 35-mile trail loop that connects 80% of Baltimore’s neighborhoods to greenspace and recreational trails. I support the construction of these trail connections, even if it requires using grass medians or taking road space or parking space away from private automobiles.

I support the exploration of ideas to expand the Greenway Trails Network. However, I think residents who use various modes of transportation should be involved in decision making process the conversation as to
 

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