• advocates with Translink for Maple Ridge to be included as a pilot city for the 2050 Bus Rapid Transit program and expansion and funding of bus service. 
• continued development of Maple Ridge’s Strategic Transportation Plan with a focus on safe commuting for school aged children.
• collaboration with ICBC, RCMP and the city's engineering department to address known traffic safety hot spots of recurring concern.
• relief of traffic congestion issues by exploring options for adding arterial routes, implementing traffic calming measures, and working with the provincial government to alleviate traffic flow on Lougheed Highway.
• land-use decisions that allow residents to enjoy complete communities with services closer to home, reducing our need to drive long distances for daily needs.
• smart development that includes safe active transportation routes, to support the growing use of bikes, and electric mobility devices.

When you vote for A Better Maple Ridge, you're voting for: 

• a new accessible recreation and aquatic facility to accommodate our growing population.
• the end of pay parking on the weekend and bringing back one-hour free parking at all City facilities, including City Hall, the library and the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.
• new ways to recruit and retain staff to operate our aquatic centres, facilities and community programming.

Our plans to strengthen the economy of Maple Ridge include:

• revitalizing the downtown core to make the area more inviting for recreation, families and businesses.
• investing in infrastructure to enhance and expand Sport and Culture Tourism. 
• promoting and investing in Maple Ridge agriculture and agri-tourism. 
• fully participating and supporting the post-secondary review, and implementing any recommendations. 
• work with the provincial government to create more child care spaces.

As your representatives on council we'll ensure your voice is heard by: 

• reserving a seat for a youth representative at all City of Maple Ridge committees. 
• reviewing City of Maple Ridge committees to ensure citizens have opportunities to participate in a meaningful way and council is using the advisory committees in a way that actually informs decisions. 
• reviewing public input and engagement opportunities and exploring new opportunities for citizens to engage with council and city staff.
• expanding city-supported festivals – Pride, music festivals, and community-base festivals such as Albion, Haney and Hammond.

Once elected, we pledge to: 

• create a Climate Action Advisory Committee to oversee the creation of an overarching Climate Action Plan, with specific goals and targets. The plan is to be developed through consultation with the community and actions identified will be carried out in an integrated manner by each City department.
• oversee the creation of an overarching climate action plan, with specific goals and targets. The plan will be developed through consultation with the community and actions identified will be carried out in an integrated manner by each City department. 
• expand infrastructure for active transportation, including sidewalks, streetlights, and safe road infrastructure for people who walk and bike.
• introduce an Urban Forestry Strategy, which other municipalities such as Coquitlam and New Westminster already have, to increase tree cover and reduce the urban-heat-island effect in Maple Ridge. 
• require all new buildings to provide electric charging infrastructure that is plug-in ready. 
• Adopt the BC Energy Step Code.
• expand infrastructure for cyclists, including secure parking and electric charging. 

When elected, we will work to restore harmonious, constructive relationships with the provincial, federal and First Nations governments. To do this we will: 

• Seek opportunities to work together and create a stronger relationship with Katzie First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation, Golden Ears Métis Society, Fraser River Indigenous Society, and other Indigenous groups.
• maintain an open and collaborative approach to projects. 
• create a 4-year strategic plan and include public review and input opportunities. 
• add land acknowledgements to the beginning of official meetings. 
• work together to create a stronger relationship with Katzie First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation, the Golden Ears Metis Society, and the Fraser River Indigenous Society.