ELORA – Council in Centre Wellington will need to keep active transportation and the environment top of mind as they sort through the 2024 budget, according to a delegate at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting.
Resident John Scott of non-for-profit organization Green Lanes was before council at the meeting stating the importance of both respecting the earth, and making active transportation a priority within the township.
Green Lanes is in their own words a Centre Wellington advocacy group that pushes good urban design through individual, small group, and large group actions.
Scott voiced concern with the discrepancy in the budget between dollars attributed to paving, and those going towards active transportation.
Councillor Lisa MacDonald echoed the importance of active transportation, and said she understands the impact of different kinds of asphalt on the environment.
Right now, $50,000 are allocated towards active transportation.
Scott says he values the township’s contributions thus far, but wants staff to join in on what he sees elsewhere when it comes to active transportation, with a degree of speed.
Scott posed several questions to council, and also suggested what he says is an economical option to keep residents moving.
Council received the delegation for information as they continue to sort through the upcoming 2024 budget.
