Dallas City Council Member responses

Bicycling/walking and safe bike/pedestrian infrastructure enhances quality of life and addresses issues such as affordability, equity, access, health, and the safety of our streets. In your view, what can the City of Dallas and your role as a council member, do to actively encourage more people to bike and walk?

Council Member D1 Chad West

As an avid runner, I love the parks and green spaces we have around the city. We need to continue to expand and create new spaces throughout the city. I spearheaded the creation of the Parklets Pilot Project, worked on the Coombs Creek Expansion, and secured the expansion of sidewalk widths of all new build commercial properties.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

As a former member of the Dallas Park Board, I value trails as they provide both a mode of transportation for people and a health benefit. We must continue to invest in complete street projects that incorporate protected bike lanes. I also believe the City of Dallas needs to take on the responsibility of sidewalks rather than giving that burden to the property-adjacent owner.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

The City of Dallas and council members can encourage more people to bike and walk by leading by example. During my first term, I pulled out an old bicycle of mine and started riding around Southeast Dallas. I ended up riding my bike on every single street in District 5. That experience gave me a different perspective of the community where I grew up. As a result, I’ve been able to better identify infrastructure needs and highlight the incredible trails in our community. City leaders can also encourage more people to bike and walk by committing to significantly investing in bike and pedestrian infrastructure

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

We have to build an infrastructure that allows people to feel safe. I am proud to have championed bike lanes and wider sidewalks in my district. I recently have completed a new set of bike lanes that now connects downtown to to the W. Commerce St. Bridge to Fort Worth Ave connection to Sylvan Ave. Now cyclists and pedestrians can go from downtown to Oak Cliff, West Dallas and across the Sylvan Bridge to the Design District.

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

I think the infrastructure need is great and the best way to encourage more multi-modal transportation. We need more sidewalks and protected bike lanes connecting neighborhoods to mass transit, green space and bike trails.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

I firmly believe everyone should be able to bike or walk safely within 20 minutes of where they live. This means we must synergize many aspects of our city planning, from our housing policies to our trail network to our zoning practices. Thankfully, the City of Dallas has been making strides to become a more bike-friendly and walkable city and our communities are demanding it more after the shutdown. But, plenty of work remains. As a council member, I will work with City staff, stakeholders, and advocates to implement the recommendations set forth in the Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action (CECAP) and Strategic Mobility Plans (Connect Dallas). Both plans stress the importance of providing multi-modal options and reducing the amount of single-occupancy vehicular travel. Some more innovative solutions I would like to explore further include traffic calming by reducing residential roads’ speed limits, narrowing roads with too many lanes, converting 1-way roads to 2-way, enhancing our working relationship with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), incentivizing transit-oriented developments, fully funding the 2011 Bike Plan and forthcoming update, increasing coordination with utility providers and contractors to prevent streets and sidewalks from being torn up repeatedly, prioritizing signal synchronization and creating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes, and activating pedestrian-only streets and public places. All of these initiatives could show what is possible for the City of Dallas and move us in a more affordable, equitable, healthier, and safer direction for all of Dallas’ residents.

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

First we must publicly acknowledge the myriad ways bicycling/walking enhances our quality of life and addresses issues such as affordability, equity, access, health, and the safety of our streets. Second, we must actively work toward accomplishing the goals in the bike plan. Third, we must work with our district leaders to make sure the lens of bicycling/walking is on every association meeting agenda, land use case and plan.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

I think many people would like to bike and walk more than they are able to currently because we lack infrastructure to provide nearby safe routes.

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

As a councilmember there are several things you can do to encourage more biking and walking. First, I would demonstrate this by example! There have been additions and improvements to parks and trails, and I would communicate this so Dallas citizens can be aware of these options. Finally, I would advocate for smart development that include a 21st century view of modalities, so that bike parking and pedestrian safety are included from the get-go, not as an afterthought.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

1. Continue to support implementation of the Dallas Bike Plan, whose primary purpose is to make the widespread use of bikes an accepted and practical form of transportation, recreation and exercise, and contribute to a healthier and happier lifestyle for Dallas residents. The Bike Plan calls for an ultimate buildout of 1300 miles of interconnected bike facilities. 2. Continue to support implementation of the city's Complete Streets Initiative to calm vehicular traffic, reduce vehicular/pedestrian conflicts and create more desirable environments for walking/biking. I strongly supported projects to implement the Initiative when I served as chair of the Thoroughfare/Transportation Committee of the Plan Commission.

The City of Dallas FY 2021 budget allocated $1.2M from the general fund for the Bike Lane Funding Plan & Pilot Demonstration Projects for this year. Do you think that the city budget allocation for bike infrastructure is too much, just right, or too little? Please explain your answer.

Council Member D1 Chad West

We need to make this type of infrastructure a priority and grow our city to be more pedestrian and bike friendly.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

In order to make a real impact, we have to invest a lot more in protected bike lanes.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

I think that the city budget allocation for bike infrastructure is too little. One of the things I noticed while riding my bicycle throughout Southeast Dallas is that bike infrastructure in our community is pretty much nonexistent. There are no safe options for getting from one neighborhood in District 5 to another. Investing in micro mobility options in an equitable manner is a cost effective way to make a significant impact on our city. Until communities like the one I represent get the attention and resources they deserve, I will continue to advocate for increased funding for bike infrastructure.

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

This is too little, but I was proud to champion that this be increased from 500K to the $1.2M. We need to get this to $2M annually to catch up to increasing bike lanes to keep up with demand across our city.

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

I think it is a great start to show staff that this is a commitment and a priority from the council. Given our financial state, I of course would like to see more money dedicated to bike lanes but was pleased with the $1.2M that we worked into this year's budget.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

The City of Dallas FY 2021 budget allocation of $1.2M from the general fund for the Bike Lane Funding Plan and Pilot Demonstration Projects is too little. While we will continue to face budgetary constraints, particularly as we face a shortfall from the economic fallout of the COVID pandemic, I am committed to maintaining if not bolstering this level of funding moving forward. We must continue to prioritize our bike infrastructure as a legitimate form of transportation. Car ownership is expensive, from purchase and maintenance to insurance and other fees. By investing in bike infrastructure, we are investing in a more equitable Dallas.

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

I think it is a good start. We must show success with the demonstration projects and gain momentum from there.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

Bike lane funding does not need to come from only the general fund. In addition to bond and TIF funding, there are partners (RTC, TXDOT, TDEQ, counties, hospitals, for-profit businesses, charitable foundations, and non-profits) who could/should joint the city to invest in a robust network of trails, protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and complete streets.

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

I am in favor of funding a pilot so we can gauge it, course correct, and roll it out if it makes sense—a car-centric city like Dallas isn’t going to change overnight. Since this budgeted figure is being put with supplemental funds, it is right for 2021. Especially because $40,000 of these funds are being used to update our 10 year old bike plan (along with existing funds)—and that should provide the community needs and data necessary to gauge future budget discussions.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

I think more should be allocated to achieve the goals of the Dallas Bike Plan as soon as practical.

We are at the point now where increasing on-street infrastructure like bike/mobility lanes will require some difficult decisions, which will not please everyone. A classic example is the struggle between installing bike/mobility lanes, sometimes at the expense of on-street parking. Give us some insight into your decision making process and how you plan to balance the opinions of residents who may be at odds. This example does not have to be bike/ped related.

Council Member D1 Chad West

We need to prioritize funding to add sidewalks and pedestrian connectivity where there are no routes and adding woonerfs to create more of a pedestrian and bikeable friendly space.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

Having been involved in a number of communities’ meetings pertaining to complete streets, I know we must be willing to listen to all sides. We must also relax our parking requirements; we have also seen successful car sharing pick up and drop off locations that help ease the number of parking spots required.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

As an elected official, it’s always important to listen to the diverse perspectives of community members. After getting community input, it is our job to make decisions that are in the best interest of our city as a whole. At this time, I believe it is in our city’s best interest to make efforts towards an urban model that favors micro mobility options as opposed to only focusing on vehicular movement.

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

We need to start with our major thoroughfares across the city first. This will allow people to understand them and allow for more access of use. As more people begin to utilize them the need for on street parking begins to diminish. For our Climate Action plan to work a reduction of cars is extremely important. We must also make sure that all neighborhoods have walkability and cycling access to all amenities equitably across the city which will increase the higher use of bikes, walking and other alternate modes of transportation.

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

I do not like catering our city's future to parking for vehicles. Not only is it not our obligation as a city to provide street parking for any private property, it is our responsibility to increase access to various means of transportation and assisting in reducing our city's carbon foot print.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

There’s a popular saying that goes, “If you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan for people and places, you get people and places.” We cannot be solely focused on what works best for cars and where they are parked. Dallas’ streets and right-of-way are public domain. Where there are concerns with losing parking, we must find ample solutions and design standards that allow for both bike/mobility lanes and parking to co-exist. For example, in several cities around the world, on-street parking is used as a protective buffer between bike/mobility lanes and vehicular traffic. In all of my decisions as a council member, I have and will remain committed to listening to all points of views and finding solutions that both move Dallas closer to its goals as a city and meet residents’ needs.

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

I understand this struggle as I faced it many times on the Plan Commission. My approach is to start with a getting to "yes" premise and figuring out why it cannot work then working together for an equitable solution. Cars do not have more rights than bikes or pedestrians.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

By carefully listening to what each party needs and wants in a discussion, sometimes new options to meet all needs are able to be developed.

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

I’ve seen people oppose good projects because of misinformation and beliefs that need updating. A good councilperson must first work to understand neighbors concerns, and then play a part in informing them of the facts, regardless of a project’s nature. That said, the sponsor of a project must understand that citizens/neighbors come into the discussion without the same level of involvement initially. They likely need time to absorb a project, understand it’s impact on them, and have the right to object if the impact is disruptive or unreasonable.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

I supported and voted for the complete streets project for Main/Columbia/Abrams very close to my neighborhood in Old East Dallas while I served on the Thoroughfare/Transportation Committee of CPC. This project involved reducing vehicular lanes from 3 to 2 to allow for a barrier-separated bike lane and sidewalk improvements. There was opposition from business owners who would lose street parking. After attending neighborhood meetings and receiving input from business owners, I decided that the project should be approved because it was an important improvement to bike/pedestrian facilities along this thoroughfare.

People bike when it’s safe, comfortable, and connects to the places they need to go. Dallas bike infrastructure, while progress has been made, is still disjointed. In your opinion, what steps do we need to take to close these gaps?

Council Member D1 Chad West

We need to plan our new developments to add safe spaces for biking and pedestrian traffic.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

The Loop will help connect our major trails. However we still need to do a better job on making sure the connections from people’s homes/work to the trails and protected bike lanes are more direct and safe.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

The city needs to work to bring together the great trails it has already built. We need to start by committing to invest robustly in bike infrastructure. Then we need to ensure bike infrastructure funding is allocated in an equitable manner.

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

Connectivity must be a priority. I am proud to have connected the Sylvan Ave bike lanes to downtown.

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

Would love to see more Area Plans created by the neighborhoods to address concerns proactively and not reactionary.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

Dallas lost an immense opportunity to further our bike infrastructure and connectivity by underfunding the 2011 Bike Plan. Now, as Dallas has evolved, we have set aside money to update the plan in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. To close these gaps, we must ensure proper levels of accountability and a sustained commitment to funding the plan are made. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG) and Dallas County to pool resources, expand our bike network, and build more buffered and protected bike lanes instead of just striped lanes and “sharrows.”

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

We must work diligently to connect out trails and bike lanes.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

1. If it isn't a protected bike lane, it is just paint on a car lane. 2. We have a plan, just need to commit to implementing it. Covid spotlighted the need to provide comprehensive infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

Completing the update of the 10-year-old Dallas Bike Plan, which received the funding needed to implement the update in 2021, will reflect the community's wishes along with data and direction on how to make connections and close the gaps.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

I agree that a fully interconnected, seamless bikeway system is critical to the safe, comfortable and practical use of bikes as a means of transportation. This is the first goal of the Dallas Bike Plan. Thus fully implementing the Bike Plan should close the existing gaps.

Why do you think people who care about street safety and/or bicycling and walking issues should vote for you?

Council Member D1 Chad West

I am a vocal supporter and avid user of all of our parks and trails. I will continue to advocate for pedestrian-friendly spaces.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

I value the importance of a more walkable city. I’ve voted in favor of adding more trails to our system. I have advocated for safer street crossings such as the HAWK lights for cyclist and pedestrians. Dallas needs to put people first over cars.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

I have been cycling over 100 miles each week over the past year. I understand firsthand the transformative impact that cycling can have on a person’s physical and mental health. I am committed to strongly advocating for the prioritization of micro mobility issues.

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

Because I am the champion at city hall for these bike lanes and have exhibited effective leadership to continue funding and building of bike lanes and better sidewalks.

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

I will continue to be a champion for multimodal transportation and infrastructure. I am proud of the progress we have made so far and hope to have your support to continue our progress.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

People who care about street safety and bicycling and walking issues should vote for me because I have the technical knowledge, policy background, an understanding of how governments work and work ethic that delivers results. At various points in my career, I served as Deputy Chief of Staff to former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert; Chief of Staff to Mayor Mike Rawlings; and as senior advisor for Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles. I am passionate and particularly knowledgeable in issues related to economic development, housing, education, and transportation. My contributions to Dallas are numerous. For example, under my leadership as the Director of Public Affairs with The Real Estate Council, I secured the initial funding for the deck park over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, which eventually became Klyde Warren Park as well as a community representative and state/local affairs manager for Dallas Area Rapid Transit. These varied experiences demonstrate my ability to work well with a diverse range of constituencies and build consensus around causes that unite us, including a safer, more walkable, and bike-friendly Dallas.

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

Because I will fight for their right to have safe streets regardless of mode of transportation. We all know that walking and biking is better on every level and can even reduce vehicular traffic if done correctly.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

1. I have held firm in the Cotton Belt design to provide 2 separated 8' sidewalks along Hillcrest & Coit. 2. As an appointee to the Regional Transportation Council, I have advocated for funding protected bike lanes multiple times. Last week I suggested to the council to not spend $1m of Covid funding on public transit advertising and instead use it for protected bike lanes. 3. As a member of the transportation committee, I have strongly advocated for greater investment in sidewalk infrastructure. 4. As chairman of the Government Performance and a Financial Management committee, I believe the investment of our budget dollars in infrastructure is urgent. I proposed a special $300m bond restricted to street, sidewalk and traffic signals to improve traffic flow, safety, air quality, and quality of life. 5. I was a leading advocate of member cities in the RTC to advocate for a new trail vendor so we can ensure the 26-mile trail connects seamlessly between Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, etc... We only have one chance to get this right, especially at critical segments.

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

People who care about street safety, biking and walking issues should vote for me because I, too, share these concerns as a citizen. I am also aware of how resolving these issues addresses myriad other local issues regarding carbon emissions, quality of life, economic development and use of the infrastructure we’re already investing in around biking and walking.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

Because I have a record of supporting bike and pedestrian improvements while serving on the Plan Commission and chairing the Thoroughfare committee. In addition to support for the Complete Streets Initiative, I also supported installation of bike parking facilities in exchange for fewer vehicular parking spaces in rezoning cases to encourage bike use over car use.

What roles do you think mayors and city council members can play in making cities safe, accessible and friendly for residents to walk and bike?

Council Member D1 Chad West

CMs and the mayor should come with environment and green space as a priority in all developments.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

We all lead by example: my wife and I downsized to one vehicle prior to us having children, and we are avid users of our bike lanes and trails for both recreation and transportation purposes.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

Advocating for policies that enhance the experience for cyclists and pedestrians.

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

Fund bike lanes and sidewalks

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

I think we definitely lack in collaboration from the city level and the organizations that are prominent in the bicycling community. In addition to more collaboration, we need to invest in educational/marketing resources.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

Mayors and council members have a large role to play in making cities safe, accessible, and friendly for residents to walk and bike. We can first lead by example by riding public transit, walking around our neighborhoods, and biking to and from work. Second, we can be vocal leaders by advocating on behalf of cyclists, pedestrians, and trail users and bringing more public attention to unique multi-modal opportunities and initiatives, even pop-up experiments put on by the Better Block Foundation, Bike-Friendly groups, and similar organizations. Third, and most importantly, we can lead through action by setting budget priorities, enacting policy, working daily with City staff, and engaging the community throughout our efforts.

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

Public campaigns, land use decisions, policies and money.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

We adopted Vision Zero in 2019. Council adopted an Age Friendly plan in 2018. Council must have enough members who share prioritization of infrastructure. The rest of my answer has already been covered in previous questions.

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

Monitoring our population growth and land use, actively researching best practices of other more mobile cities, gauging public needs, gripes and desires are all things elected officials should do to be sure that the city government is being responsive in this area.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

In addition to adopting and supporting (financially) master plans for bike/walk/trail facilities, city officials can and should publicly advocate for changing the mindset that the car should always take first priority in the design of our transportation system, and promote the health and environmental benefits of biking and walking .

With pedestrian, bicyclists, and general transportation deaths on the rise, the City of Dallas has adopted Vision Zero as a way to intentionally address this issue within our communities. What is your position on Vision Zero and how it should be implemented in Dallas?

Council Member D1 Chad West

I support Vision Zero. The Vision Zero Network gives a great breakdown of implementing the plans to create a safer community. I will support the committee and go with their guidance on this matter.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

We have to design our streets to be safe, but more importantly we must train drivers to be aware and cautious about their surroundings. Dallas is 5th in most deaths of cyclist/pedestrians: We can’t simply expect the problem to be solved by urban planning. We must change the mindset and put people first. We need vehicles to stop for people, not the other way around.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

I like Vision Zero because it acknowledges that traffic fatalities are preventable. In order for the Vision Zero plan to be properly implemented, city leaders must have the political will to focus on developing a strong culture around cycling and walking as opposed to perpetuating a model that favors cars over people’s lives.

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

Staff has to identify intersections, corridors and other areas where the data shows accidents keep happening and invest in those high areas of fatalities or severe injuries. The High Injury Network already shows us where these areas are and where investment into infrastructure improvements and engineering studies need to be focused.

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

I am a supporter and do not consider myself an expert in this field to provide recomendations but would turn to organizations like yours and Bike Friendly to help.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

I fully support Vision Zero. We must keep Vision Zero in mind as we re-design our streets and sidewalks and work with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on some of our major thoroughfares and highways. In addition to Vision Zero, we also have a Complete Streets manual that we should be utilizing more heavily. Complete Streets improves how we design and build streets to ensure safety and comfort for everyone, including the young and old, wheelchair or walker users, motorists, bicyclists, and bus and train riders. We must consider the entire space between buildings on either side of the street and transform Dallas'​ street network through a combination of public street improvements and incremental private developments. Both the Vision Zero and Complete Streets lens must be applied to our Public Works projects moving forward and future bond programs to affect positive change and reduce the number of pedestrian, cyclist, vehicular, and other fatalities caused by poorly designed roads and highways.

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

I am glad the program has been adopted and will work hard to support whatever plan is in place to ensure its success. If more needs to be done we can evaluate and act from there.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

Fully support. Safety is #1. Covid has shown us how deadly speed is. We must push for safer design centered around people.

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

Many American cities have struggled with how to implement and fund their Vision Zero plans, and some have seen no better results. I would work to affect what a City can with regard to traffic speeds, safer intersections, and traffic calming measures, however there are variables like technology and distracted drivers/pedestrians that make the process an imperfect one.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

I support a Vision Zero plan to reduce pedestrian/bike fatalities to zero as has been successful in Oslo, Norway. I support efforts to physically separate bike paths/lanes from vehicular traffic wherever practical and through implementation of the Complete Streets Initiative, reduce vehicle speeds and prevent vehicle/human conflicts.

In the city of Dallas, are there any specific road safety or transportation projects that you would like to see accomplished (or that are in the works) that you’re excited about?

Council Member D1 Chad West

The expansion of the Coombs Creek trail, the new Parklet Pilot program, and the creation of the Slow Street Pilot Project. I have been advocating for these things and to see them come to life in our city has been amazing.

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

I would like the city to invest in more HAWK lights and have DPD educate motorist on trail and bike lane safety.

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

I’m excited about the ‘Safe Routes to School’ project currently underway in District 5 that will enable more children to safely walk and bicycle to R.C. Burleson Elementary School and my old middle school, E.B. Comstock. I am also looking forward to the completion of The LOOP. This project has the potential to significantly transform Southeast Dallas if we’re able to find ways to connect the parks and neighborhoods in District 5 to The LOOP.

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

I am most excited that we completed the bike lanes on W. Commerce St. I am most excited about the plans that are underway to be created along Northwest Highway in NW Dallas.

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

Lawnview from Scyene to Hunnicut, Hunnicut to St.Francis and St.Francis to White Rock Lake in addition to the expansion of The Loop.

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

There are many exciting road safety and transportation projects that I would like to see accomplished and are currently in the works. In District 9 alone, work continues on the 3G (Garland, Gaston, and Grand) intersection, Garland Road Vision, re-development of Ferguson Road, and connecting many of our bike trails into The Loop/Circuit Conservancy network and our neighborhoods to White Rock Lake. These projects long-term impact on Dallas cannot be understated and will spark more live-work-play environments along the way. Across the City, we will continue to work through the future of our interstate highways, including I-345 and I-30, and evaluate ways to improve regional highways that cross multiple Council districts, including Grand Avenue.

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

I am very excited about the new bikes lanes and connected transportation in D6. I am thrilled that the Valley View/Galleria area will be a demonstration project for automated transportation and that Montfort Road is being redesign to be a complete street.

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

I would like the city to prioritize projects based on deaths and injury over the last 5 years instead of council district or pet projects. I'm excited about a lot of things Dallas is working on!

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

It would be "exciting" to see an overhaul of our bus system.

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

I was excited to see the Main/Columbia/Abrams complete streets project completed recently. I am also anxious to see the conversion of some one-way couplets to the original two-way streets, such as McKinney/Cole Sts. and Tyler/Polk Sts. which I advocated and voted for while on the Plan Commission.

Did you vote to approve or do you support the

• 2011 Dallas Bike Plan
• 2019 Comprehensive Environmental Climate Action Plan (CEPAC)
• 2020 Connect Dallas Mobility Plan

Council Member D1 Chad West

Supports:

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

Supports:

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2019 CEPAC

2020 Connect Dallas Plan

With 1 being "Strongly Agree", 3 "Neutral", and 5 being "Strongly Disagree"

"I believe bicycles, scooters, and other forms of micro mobility can be effective forms of transportation, saving Dallas residents money on transportation costs and allowing more of their budget to be spent in the local economy."

Council Member D1 Chad West

1

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

1

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

1

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

1

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

1

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

1

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

1

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

1

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

2

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

1

"I believe that investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is a smart use of Dallas municipal funds."

Council Member D1 Chad West

1

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

1

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

1

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

1

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

1

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

1

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

1

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

2

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

1

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

1

"I recommend establishing a Bicycle Advisory Board, as called for in the 2011 Bike Plan, to advise Council on bicycle- and micromobility-related decisions."

Council Member D1 Chad West

1

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno

1

Council Member D5 Jaime Resendez

1

Council Member D6 Omar Narvaez

1

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

1

Council Member D9 Paula Blackmon

1

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

1

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

3

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

1

Council Member D14 Paul Ridley

1

Candidates were given the opportunity to share any final thoughts on this topic.

Council Member D1 Chad West

"Thank you for your time and the opportunity to earn your endorsement."

Council Member D2 Jesse Moreno 

"As a former member of the Dallas Park Board, I have voted to approve millions of dollars for more and safer trails. I have advocated for our complete street projects that include protected bike lanes. You can count on me to continue to support the use of bond dollars for more trails to make Dallas a true walkable city."

Council Member D7 Adam Bazaldua

"We need our scooters back!"

Council Member D11 Jaynie Schultz

"We need guided bike rides all over town to help us all see the potential."

Council Member D12 Cara Mendelsohn

"I would like to hear more about the bike advisory task force idea, but can't indicate support until I understand the details. Even if city hall did not create it, y'all could put a group together and write white papers, videos, etc,,, to share with council. It is valuable to hear suggestions from the experiences of dedicated users. There is not one perfect way for all people to move around and through the city. We need to make sure we have adequate means of transit and mobility for people of all ages and physical ability throughout the city."

Council Member D13 Gay Donnell Willis

"Thank you for the opportunity to participate!"