Ride with Candidates: Amber Louise Culley – Kitchener Ward 6

For the 2026 municipal elections, CycleWR volunteers have been taking municipal electoral candidates on bike rides to show off the best and worst of the cycling infrastructure in their ward/city/region.

Below is a summary written by municipal candidate for Kitchener Ward 6, Amber Louise Culley. We couldn’t match Amber with a volunteer, so she provided us a summary instead.

Disclaimer: CycleWR is a non-partisan organization that does not endorse a party or candidate. Summaries are written by volunteers or candidates and may not reflect the mandate or views of CycleWR. For more information, contact us at hello@cyclewr.ca.

We were unable to co-ordinate a ride with a volunteer for Amber Louise. She has provided this summary to us:

I support CycleWR because I believe our communities should provide safe, practical transportation options for everyone, including people who cycle, drive, walk, or take public transit. I support a thoughtful, responsible approach to improving cycling infrastructure that considers the needs of all road users, makes efficient use of public funds, and prioritizes safety without unnecessarily compromising traffic flow or accessibility.

In my experience, I appreciate investments that improve sidewalks, trails, and road safety for everyone involved, which helps us take care of our transportation, schedule, well-being and fitness/exercise needs. I have noticed how important it is for everyone to be able to anticipate what other road users are going to do. Busy intersections, cyclists sharing narrow roads with vehicles, and areas where cycling routes suddenly end can create uncertainty and potentially dangerous situations for everyone involved. As a road user, I think clear lane markings, good sightlines, predictable intersections, and well-maintained roads and trails can make a real difference. I appreciate the existing trail network and improvements that help people get around without always needing a car, and I would like to see continued, practical improvements that connect cycling routes safely and sensibly. Ultimately, good infrastructure should reduce conflicts between cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians while recognizing that everyone has a responsibility to use roads and pathways safely and considerately.”