CandidateQuestions

Ward	Name	Do you believe active transport is an important part of the transport mix?	Please comment if you wish	Do you support the recommendation in CoGB’s Walk, Cycle Greater Bendigo Strategy 2019, for a connected network of bike paths and lanes separated from motor vehicle traffic, that would enable people aged 8 to 80 (tourists and residents) to go by bike for everyday transport? A network where 90% of houses within urban Bendigo are within 500 metres of the network?	Please comment if you wish	Driving children to school contributes significantly to traffic on Bendigo’s roads and around school gates. Australian children are some of the most chauffeured children in the world. How important is it for children in Greater Bendigo to be able to travel safely and independently to school (e.g. by bike, walking, scooting or bus)?	Please comment if you wish	Do you have ideas as to how the City of Greater Bendigo could support community members (adults and children) to go by bike, walk, scoot or use public transport for some of their weekly trips, rather than always use the car?	Do you agree that residents should be able to access most of their needs locally (i.e. within a 10-minute walk, bike ride or bus trip of where they live)?	Please comment if you wish	Do you support Council’s plan to transition rapidly (for example, by 2030) to an integrated transport and mobility network built around neighbourhoods, so this is possible?	Please comment if you wish	Do you support the direction of the draft 2024 Council Managed Growth Strategy including: · retaining, and not expanding, the existing Urban Growth Boundary · directing approximately 70% of new residential development to existing urban suburbs of Bendigo to maximise social, financial and environmental benefits of a more compact city, which makes more efficient use of existing infrastructure? (This would enable people to live closer to services, and to family and friends, improving social connectedness.)	Please comment if you wish	Do you support the proposition that our inner urban areas should be designed predominantly for people and not cars? Do you support returning outdoor spaces (including repurposing some carparks and road space) for people (e.g. for bike lanes, outdoor dining, green spaces, events, play spaces etc)?	Does Greater Bendigo have enough car parks?	Please comment if you wish	What is an appropriate distance to walk to your destination - e.g. when shopping, going to work or getting to school? (Please add a comment, if you wish.)	For every $100 of your rates, $23 is currently spent on transport infrastructure. How much of this do you think should be spent on infrastructure to support active transport (e.g. walking, going by bike or scooting)? (Please add a comment, if you wish.)
Axedale ward	Rob Stephenson	Yes	We need to support choice by ensuring that it safe, accessible and viable, not just theoretically available.	Yes	Fundamental to community health and wellbeing strategies is that people have access to safe places to walk or cycle. The most well thought out motivational plans to get people to increase activity fail if they are not supported by safe, accessible infrastructure, where people feel and are safe.	Very important	My observation of some school areas at drop-off / pick-up times is that they are more dangerous for all children because of all the cars; and there are more cars because of the perceived and actual danger around these locations and times. We need to break the cycle, so that when children walk to school, others will see that more walking actually makes it safer for everyone.	Secure and convenient bike parking is essential, but we also need greater connectivity between safe cycling infrastructure. Acceptance and use of cycling routes will depend on how vulnerable people feel at their most dangerous point. Walking paths are similar - public visibility and lighting is as important as the surface if people are going to feel safe using them, and more people who use them, the safer all users are. Jane Jacobs had it right all those years ago - the best security in neighbourhoods is afforded by "eyes on the street".	Partially	For day to day needs, the convenience of proximity can't be beaten. Covid provided us with an example, and since more of us now work from home, "old fashioned" elements like the convenient corner store proximate to recreational parkland or other third-space are becoming important community connectors again.	Yes	A strong ambition that might be tempered by some fiscal constraints is better than a wishy-washy target in the indeterminate future. The competition for attracting skills and economic development in the future will have a strong focus on liveability - leadership and progressive cities will be the ones that win this competition.	Yes	I'm a long-term advocate of the benefits of urban infill and gentle densification, and have been perplexed by what I consider perverse actions by Council to make decisions that work against that stated intention, even when projects have been compliant with planning requirements, and have met some fairly onerous heritage requirement. It is pleasing to see the old Teachers' College site starting to move - and some possible action in Bridge Street, which is a logical "connection corridor" for densification, and could provide exciting opportunities to revitalise the Downtown.	Yes	Yes	I regularly park in the Edwards Street carpark - Level 3 & 4 are frequently all but empty, and upstairs at Coles is almost always available. Most concern seems to be about accessible parking for people with mobility impairment. As a fully able person, I have the advantage of being able to easily walk a bit further if required, so would seek further engagement with those who may have particular access needs, rather than assume a particular, all embracing stance.	I'm quite comfortable to walk one kilometre. For a brief time we lived on Carpenter Street, and walking in to Downtown was far easier and less of a hassle than driving and finding a park. If working in Downtown for several hours / full days, I usually park on the city fringe and walk in, rather than worry about parking limits. etc.	One of the challenges I see has come from the immense damage to roads and other infrastructure that has arisen from flood events in recent years (and which appears to be becoming both more frequent and less predictable. I suspect that means that we will need to see a higher total spent on transport infrastructure. I'm not going to pick a $ amount for active transport, as I really don't have the information to make that assessment. What I do know is that we need it to be "appropriate", so that it becomes an infrastructure investment rather than cost. We need to do the low-line properly because we know it will be subject to weather-related pressures. We also know - or should - that physical modal separation is important, and that repainting lines on roads every year will not provide the safety or perceptions of safety needed to facilitate the change.
Axedale ward	Alida Robinson	Yes	It is good to be able to provide a variety of transport options for residents.	Partially	Where possible this can be achieved but there may be areas that this is not possible.	Neutral	This is not necessarily possible for working parents. There are also safety issues to consider.	Providing well maintained tracks where fesible should be considered. Good public transport links should also be part of the transport mix.	No	Bendigo has a large aged population who are not capable of walking or bike riding. Also this does not consider the needs of those with a disability. The facilities available need to take these residents into consideration.	Partially	I do not agree with the 15 minute cities idea that this seems to be referencing. People should have the freedom to use the types of transport that suits their needs. There are many residents who live in more rural settings and they should be able to chose that lifestyle.	No		No	Unsure		That will depend on a number of factors. There is no number that will suit everyone.	I am not sure how that is currently allocated so unable to make a judgement.
Axedale ward	Colin Carrington	Yes	That’s obvious	Partially	That would be ideal. But where would the money come from? Most ratepayers are hurting with the current cost of living crisis and increases in Council rates and fees for waste collection and management. How many businesses like the Bendigo South Post Office, when the upgrade of Somerville and Ellis Streets intersection was done commencing in December - a peak trading period - would lose income. And possibly have to put off staff, if such work is not done in a prompt manner, and with better consultation with businesses. The current plan for road upgrade in 2025/26 to portions of Somerville St and Retreat Road, with major changes in front of the Flora Hill Shopping Centre will be disastrous to those traders, if the work goes ahead in the current format. There does need to be more safer bicycle lane put in on the Shopping Centre side of Retreat Road. But not in a way that will cause immense disruption and loss of business to traders over a prolonged period. I had this occur to me when I owned the Sandhurst East Post Office from 1992 to 1996, when Vicroads put in the big roundabout at McIvor Rd and Murphy St intersection.	Very important		More or safer bicycle lanes, if council can afford them. Priority to where they are most needed for safety. Awareness campaigns that by reducing vehicle travel is reducing carbon emissions and providing benefits for all there. Encourage children to be more active, walking, or riding bikes or scooters.<	Partially	That is a great idea in theory, but impossible to achieve for all.	Yes		Yes		Partially	No	It was disgraceful that a multi deck car park, paid for by the Victorian State Government with a contribution by Council, was not included with the building of the GovHub.	This varies depending on age of person doing the walking. Seniors are at a huge disadvantage.	I am estimating here; $3.75
Eppalock ward	Dean Farrell	Yes	People should be able to commute via any form they wish	Yes	I think that if people have the option and are so inclined they should be able to walk or cycle in a safe manner anytime.	Neutral		By providing education, creating incentives, developing supportive policies, and running awareness campaigns, the city can foster a culture of active transport.	Yes		Yes		Yes		Yes	Yes	If you have to park a distance from your destination the exercise is a health benefit. More disabled parking is could be needed.	Personally I think if you are able .5 to 1km is ok	Until I see what is planned or actually set aside to start or complete I cant make comment.
Eppalock ward	Aaron Spong	Yes	It’s not just important for congestion on our roads and environmental factors but great for health and well being as well	Yes		Very important	Less cars around schools will result in less congestion and accidents / casualties	City of Greater Bendigo could promote such a day or even go to the extent where they could block of the CBD streets to not allow cars in due to the event, a much stronger message and only for one day of the year to start with	Yes		Yes		Yes		Partially	Yes		Up to 3km depending of weather conditions	We realistically should be looking at $50 out of every $100
Golden Square ward	Matthew Dwyer	Yes	This is a critical part of a healthy city, and an enjoyable pass time with the family on the weekends.	Yes		Very important		A reduction in council rates based on non car use, could be an app	Yes	A complicated question when we have many varying situations across greater Bendigo. But I support the 10 minute city concept.	Yes		Yes	I'm a strong believer in reducing urban growth and increasing density within existing suburbs, but we are also dealing with a significant housing shortage across the country. I would like to ensure that the final strategy meets the short and long term needs.	Yes	Yes		300-500+m is acceptable for able people, for those with additional needs then close parking is a necessity. We have lovely weather in Bendigo for a good portion of the year, a nice walk through our parks onto some shopping is ideal.	As we transition to a more greener society, approximately 25% initially could be allocated to alternative modes of transport with the goal to allocate a greater portion with infrastructure improvements.
Golden Square ward	Vaughan Williams	Yes	Biking, & walking should always be part of a growing city. People should always have choices in the way they travel.	Partially	Yes, a great idea in theory, but could be cost prohibited.	Very important		People should always have choices in the way they travel. Better public transport and council is already working on new biking and walking tracks	Partially	Convenient, but sometimes just not practical.	Partially		Partially	The 70/30 rule put in by State Government, maybe very hard to achieve and in essence may not be beneficial to the character of some Neighbourhood communities.	No	No		This always comes down to the individual and a persons age group.	Should stay the same.
Golden Square ward	Karen Corr	Yes	Yes it's essential & beneficial for so many reasons - improved health, wellbeing, reduced traffic congestion, cost savings for families, cost savings for Council and governments	Yes	100% Yes - this will make it much more likely for people to commute and undertake everyday trips by bike as well as improve safety overall. Riding enables young people to have freedom and efficient and cheap transport for those who can't afford or don't want a car or have medical limitations.	Very important	My now teenage/ young adult boys walked & rode to school from a very early age, then later on took the bus and still regularly ride as well. It was extremely convenient & often quicker because we did not have to navigate parking & traffic. This also gave them so many benefits like confidence, fitness, responsibility, independence and education on road safety.	We need much more investment from Council and State and Federal Governments to go towards dedicated bike riding infrastructure developments, network improvements, education, awareness, & advocacy to make this happen. We need a network of bikeways separated from other motor vehicle traffic. A specific example includes - a guard rail & fence to physically separate the footpath from the roadway over the Myrtle St railway bridge - many parents have previously told me they don't want their kids to walk or ride over this due to fears of safety. Another example is a safe crossing over High Street connecting the Golden Square shopping precinct to the Golden Square Primary School & recreation reserve	Yes	My vision is for strong, connected & vibrant communities and neighbourhoods - having just about everything within 10 mins is an essential element to making this a reality.	Yes	One of the key reasons I am standing for Council is because of the huge potential I see in the Golden Square Ward - to create a vibrant community with revitalised precincts & much better connectivity between precincts. Where each precinct is connected to other key public spaces in the area also, with improved access, walkability, cyclability, safe crossings etc. To make it a family friendly & inclusive place to live - where residents of all ages & abilities can move around safely & with ease regardless of the mode of transport they take.	Yes	It doesn't make sense to extend the urban growth boundary when there is so much potential to implement sustainable developments/ infill within the growth boundary. All of the essential infrastructure is there [water, sewerage, electricity etc], so instead of spending money on more services out of the growth boundary, the money could be put towards improving walkability, cyclability, road crossing safety, improved connectivity between amenities, public spaces & places that already exist.	Yes	Unsure	I don't know the specifics of car park capacity vs need & the associated data. Car parks are required for people who aren't able to walk or ride or have further to go & need to fit in activities within busy schedules. However I do know that the more improved safe walking, cycling in the City, the more chance those who are able can utilise these, making available more parking for those who can't walk or cycle.	This depends on the person & the purpose, but for me up to 20min walk is fine & good. Prior to COVID19 I had an office in town where I walked or rode to work most days. I now work from home so no longer need to do that.	It's difficult to say without seeing what specifically this money is used for, & what the current proportion is. However given the benefits of walking & cycling to our community, I would like to see much more investment in this. I'm sure a third of the transport infrastructure spend would go a long way.
Kennington ward	Gavin Hicks	Partially	Bikes and walking yes, scooters are dangerous	Yes		Very important	Buses, safe bike lanes and walking to school is greater. Scooters are dangerous	50 cent tickets for public transport or free for school kids, no scooters safer bike paths	Yes	Build up not outwards. Keep people connected	Yes		Yes	Build up not out. Keep local and connected communities	Yes	Yes	You have more than enough car parks	100 to 500 metres	A lot more. Cutting down on traffic is key. Make public transport very cheap and free for concession. Problem solved. The trams will also become more popular
Kennington ward	Abhishek Awasthi	Yes	Active transport, whether walking or bike or scooter, is key to active and healthy lifestyle. It provides exercise with several mental health and wellbeing benefits. For me, it also an opportunity to have family time and being physically active, as the family. Additionally, it saves on fuel and parking costs, while contributing back to the environment.	Yes	Yes, I support the network of bike paths and lanes but more can be done. We need better and safer bike paths (and footpaths) which encourage riding and walking, and help create a sense of community. We also need to plant more trees on nature strips to make it easier to walk around the neighbourhood under shade.	Very important	It is vital that we provide our children and future generations safe and independent travel options to school. It will not only reduce congestion on roads and reduce Carbon emissions, but also provide our children independence. The independence will help children strengthen connection with peers and build confidence.	We need to plant more trees on nature strips to make it easier to walk around the neighbourhood under shade. We need to improve local planning tools and guidance to protect areas with valued landscapes and environmental values, which encourage use of mixed-transport. We need to invest more in partnering and co-designing, with a whole-of-system approach. in building the capacity and skills of the community to ride safely. We need to make walking and bike riding more safe with a cultural change across the wider community, to build strong public support for walking and bike riding. We need to provide end of trip facilities such as showers, towels and lockers - this will require. We need to increase active travel opportunities for children and young people by plans and programs such as a year-round walking and bike riding to school program.	Yes	Yes, it would be ideal. However, given the area of 3,000 square km area of the City of Greater Bendigo, it's not possible everytime. Approximately 87% of Bendigo residents live in one of 6 main urban centres - Axedale, Bendigo, Elmore, Goornong, Heathcote and Marong. Bendigo is the largest urban centre with almost 83% of population. We need to make sure that walking and bike riding is in the council strategies such as neighbourhood walking and bike riding infrastructure needs, council walking and bike riding priority investment plan as well as infrastructure projects.	Yes	Yes, I do support it but with a word of caution that its ambitious as it requires a strong commitment to planning, budget investment and working with state and federal government. We need co-investment to create opportunities for all residents to be active and have access to healthy, community activity spaces.	Yes	Yes, I support the 2024 Managed Growth Strategy. It will provide more active and healthy lifestyle opportunities while caring for environment and biodiversity. The managed growth will provide economic growth, bringing jobs and opportunities, within walking or biking distance.	Yes	Yes	Bendigo has enough car parks. Residents can often find parking spaces in the front of library or shopping centres, and if not, within a 2-minute walking distance.	Within the distance of 1 km.	The current spend of $23.55 on transport and infrastructure is based on long term council strategy to meet the needs to urban residents as well as rural residents. It is hard to comment without a range of background information, however, 20% of the $23.55 - that is $4.71 would be my minimum spend on infrastructure to support active transport.
Lake Weeroona ward	Thomas Prince	Yes		Yes	I support the strategy but I’d like to know if there’s a time frame associated with the recommendation? Without a timeline to push the commitment to such a measure, we mightn’t ever achieve it	Very important	As a child, all through my schooling we were responsible for getting to and from school. Which I loved. This was foundation to myself and my siblings living healthy, independent lives. I believe this is a fundamental practice that should be supported so others generations can live happy, confident lives	The first step is developing more paths that help make alternate modes of transport more accessible to more people (excited for the Bendigo Low line and the Ironbark Gully trail) Secondly, engaging with groups like Bike Bendigo so I can be better informed on ideas that are already in practice around the world is logical. Working together in moving forward is key But additionally, having some tire repair stations located through suburbs would be a good inclusion but I’m also open to being creative through initiatives. Small rate concessions for those who register alternate vehicles? E-Bike trial similar to the scooters perhaps? School based programs that incentivise alternate travel to schools maybe?	Yes	All you have to do is look at our suburbs and compare amentity proximity to residents. Those suburbs with more disadvantage generally have less access to amenities. It’s responsibility to attractive more services to these areas and increase accessibility	Yes		Yes	Unfortunately, when the boundaries last changed in 2016 (I think), they had a similar intention but in practice it didn’t work to how we hoped. I think the new proposed urban growth strategy helps tighten things and hopefully will drive ideal outcomes	Yes	Yes	Car parks are unsustainable. This is well researched and understood, but further engagement with the broader community is needed to help grow a stronger consensus on the issue	Sorry, for me, that answer is too dependent on age, ability (dis), whether we’re carrying things to and from, type of pathway etc	Sorry, I need to conduct far more research than I currently have to provide an educated response to this
Lake Weeroona ward	Luke Martin	Yes	Bendigo is a growing regional city. Traffic management and parking are an ongoing issue for Bendigo. Initiatives like active transport can help manage both issues with the bonus of promoting active healthy lifestyles in Bendigo.	Yes	A propose built network of bike paths that connect people with the CBD is a great idea so long as it can get people to where they need to be.	Very important	Encouraging children to ride, walk or bus to school will promote independence and responsibility. However, we need to ensure they are safe to do so. Some community consultation around this issue to brainstorm some ideas would be a good start.	Every bus stop in Bendigo needs to be upgraded with Lights, CCTV, digitised bus schedule with live updates and Bike rake where people can lock their bike up and use the bus.	Partially	Convenience is great and can help with our busy lives. However, we do need to consider the planning restraints of our city.	Yes	Building new infrastructure in the shortest timeframe possible can save the city money in the long term. However, I believe it would be irresponsible to build new infrastructure based on todays needs, we need to future proof new projects by considering future use.	Partially	While it is true that Bendigo has limited expansion opportunities due to the city's geography (surrounded by natural forest), I believe there could be some land that can be opened up for housing.	Partially	No	Car parking is a huge problem for Bendigo and we need to invest in new car parking infrastructure that will include bike racks.	I often walk from work into town for lunch, it take me about 10mins and is around 800m, I believe this is acceptable.	I think the question is, is this amount enough to cover all of the city's transport infrastructure needs? This is something the new council will need to look into.
Lockwood ward	John McIlrath	Yes		Yes		Very important	My children rode their bikes to school in Golden Square once they were at an appropriate age to be able to do so.		Partially	I think that it is important for people to have a choice for how they travel. Not everyone lives in a close proximity to the shopping areas of Bendigo. Many of my constituents who live in Lockwood, Shelbourne, Marong, Maiden Gully and parts of Kangaroo Flat are far from being 10 minutes from where they work and do not have regular or reliable public transport. It is for this reason that there needs to be a free and non judged choice for these residents to be able to choose how they travel around our great area.	Partially		Partially	There is limited land to be able to achieve this and with the housing crisis amongst us now, I think that there needs to be a balance of development on land that is available now.	No	No		1km.
Lockwood ward	Jay Brady	Yes		Yes		Very important		By providing the infrastructure to adopt/favour alternatives to cars	Yes	Especially within developed communities	Yes		Yes		Yes	Yes		Ideally 500m, but up to 800m	$6-$8
Ravenswood ward	Lord John Drake Cooper	Yes	Bike paths need to be well connected and wide. On road bike routes should be a minimum of 1 metre wide at all times and not blocked by roadworks as though they are less important than motorised vehicle lanes.	Yes	Connecting all of urban Bendigo via safe bike routes would enable a lot more people to go to school or work by bike.	Very important	The safest route for my son to his school isn’t safe at all. Cycling from East Bendigo to Weeroona College requires crossing multiple busy roads that frequently have trucks on them. Safer routes from homes to schools across bendigo must be a priority for all three tiers of government. School catchments need to reflect accessibility & safe cycling routes.	Safe routes for bikes & scooters also means safe routes for walkers. For longer distances we need more buses. Small buses instead of big ones for quieter times. Proper utilisation of the rail & tram network to actually provide public transport that is focussed on the COGB. Our rail network could be connecting the extremities of the council region. Instead we hitch a ride on V/Line.	Yes	Decentralisation is the key to making all of COGB ‘liveable’ and inclusive. Government Services should exist in the extremities of the council area, not be all in one building in the CBD. If we decentralise government services, we can support businesses to do the same.	Yes	It’s a noble goal, although getting people who have been used to driving everywhere off the roads will be a challenge. This is why all bike routes need to be connected and safe.	Yes	Bendigo needs to find ways to infill the existing urban footprint, not expand ever further. Especially if it means trading valuable farmland for urban sprawl.	Yes	Unsure	Supporting accessibility needn’t mean abandoning cars. Priority should be given to disabled motorists and those on bikes & on foot. More appropriately placed disabled car parks in the commercial & industrial areas of Bendigo. Frequent buses into the high traffic centres of Bendigo will help encourage people to ‘park and ride’ instead of driving all the way to their destination.	For those without ambulances issues, 500m is fairly reasonable on a mild day. For those with mobility issues, less than 100m	Supporting active transport should simply be a part of transport infrastructure. Not necessarily an extra expense, as much of the ‘active transport’ network can be integrated into existing and new transport infrastructure, such as bike lanes on roads, and footpaths connecting homes to public transport and businesses. Active transport initiatives help everyone, not just those who are enthusiastic about walking for riding (etc) everywhere.
Ravenswood ward	Damien Hurrell	Yes	Active Transport has benefits for users and the general community, and I am supportive of it being an increasing part of the transport mix for Greater Bendigo	Yes	I also believe that people living outside of urban Bendigo should have access to infrastructure that enables and supports the use of active transport.	Very important	I walked or rode to school practically every day and my children also routinely took buses or rode to school. I support community design that will enable that to continue.	Safety is a significant concern for many in our community, and I am concerned that lonely, isolated paths will be seen as risky: Council must design for safety and continuously monitor and improve safety. I also work with people with health issues and disabilities: if they are to use paths, they need facilities like toilets to be readily accessible along their journeys and for the paths to be designed to support their mobility needs. Finally, if public transport is to become better used, it must be competitive with private vehicle use for cost and convenience: long waits between services make pubic transport less attractive.	Partially	I acknowledge that Greater Bendigo extends beyond the urban area and that needs cannot always be provided locally, however, in principle I think that there are many benefits to having services available near where people live.	Partially	I acknowledge that our present transport system has been built over many decades, and that council has a responsibility to control the costs that ratepayers bear, which means that a rapid transition may not be practically or financially feasible. However, I agree that council should be working on delivering transport and mobility plan that increases affordability, convenience and acceptability of a broader mix of transport options	Yes	I am also aware of the importance of new housing developments in Greater Bendigo including accessible and affordable housing for low income people in our community.	Yes	Unsure	I support the proposition that all areas should be developed with people in mind, not just inner urban areas, but I acknowledge that to the extent that people rely on cars that our design also needs to take into account the needs of car users, and that if our use of private cars changes, then there will be opportunities to change the usage of areas that are presently focused on them. I find it difficult to say whether we have "enough" car parks, because that is applying a simple answer to what is a complex question, however I will say that while I, as an able bodied person, am usually able to find a park within what I consider a reasonable walking distance of my destination, that people with different needs will have different views.	This is another question that does not have a simple answer: it depends on many factors, including the walking ability of a person, any load that they are carrying (or are planning to carry), the infrastructure between their starting and ending points, and their understanding of their safety while walking. These are some of the factors I would consider when considering such a question if I am elected to council	It is not appropriate to nominate an arbitrary figure, as there are many demands on ratepayer's money which can vary widely from year to year. If elected, I will advocate for money to be spent in whatever way creates the greatest benefit for all members of our community.
Ravenswood ward	Emma Berglund	Yes	It's definitely something I support and would like to find ways to make safer	Yes		Very important			Yes	I know it's difficult in reality, but it's definitely a goal to strive for	Yes		Yes		Partially	Unsure	More green spaces and bike lanes etc. are definitely something that would be good to have, but people need their own cars for different reasons, particularly the disabled.	For me sometimes I can't walk far, other times I can walk a few k's if needed.	I haven't looked at the breakdown of the numbers but I think the money spent at the moment seems to be correct, I would definitely like to learn more about this though.
Whipstick Ward	Bevan Madden	Partially	I believe it is currently less important than it could be.	Yes		Very important	As a teacher, the safety of Bendigo's school children is of utmost importance to me.	Further advocacy to State Government for an expanded public transport network in Bendigo. Explore rate discounts to residents and families who don't contribute to road wear and tear by using bikes, etc.	Partially	This depends on the definition of most (90% or 51%). In general, I believe that being within 10 minutes of a supermarket, bank, school, etc is a positive factor contributing to livability.	No	Rapid transitions are fraught with danger when not absolutely necessary. Comprehensive consultation and scoping should occur. I do support the development of integrated mobility networks. I use the ones in Eaglehawk quite frequently.	Yes		Yes	Yes	The addition of freight bypasses (such as the Ravenswood Interchange to Marong) have benefited the city centre a great deal. More of these developments will mean greater efficiency in the logistics chain and greater safety for residents who live along freight routes.	For daily trips, anything under 3 km is appropriate.	I believe anywhere from 15-20% could be spent on active transport infrastructure. By its nature it would be cheaper than other transport infrastructure. Further, with the lack of an expansive rail network in Victoria, Trucks and other forms of Road Courier services are still a vital aspect of the Bendigo Economy.
Whipstick Ward	Jan Pagliaro	Yes	I'm up at 5.30am 6 days a week and walk at least 5,000 step before breakfast. i aim to walk15,000 steps by the end of each day.	Yes		Very important	I have a number of bus stops near my residence. My only concern is none of the bus stops have shelters for our elderly or students wanting to catch the bus to school	Ensuring buses run on time and people feel safe to ride on the buses. I Have seen some really unfortunate behavior at bus stops in the center of Bendigo and wouldn't feel safe accessing transport in these areas.	Yes	I work with our elderly and due to their medical conditions, many of them are unable to take the bus and need transport by car or taxi to attend appointments to see health professionals.	Yes		Partially	People should still have the choice to live and build on larger blocks if they so desire.	Yes	Yes		I'm unable to answer this question as I have to travel over large distances in the Greater city of Bendigo due to my line of work.	The rate could be higher.