Matt Rodrigues
@mattjrodrigues.bsky.social
Regional Councillor for Kitchener / Urban Planner / #DTK
I was disappointed that a Motion to revert transit service cuts in Waterloo failed on a tie this morning. Thank you to everyone who weighed in on the 2026 transit plans.
I hope we can be more proactive + forward thinking going forward, and the conversation won’t stop here 🚍
I hope we can be more proactive + forward thinking going forward, and the conversation won’t stop here 🚍
December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I was disappointed that a Motion to revert transit service cuts in Waterloo failed on a tie this morning. Thank you to everyone who weighed in on the 2026 transit plans.
I hope we can be more proactive + forward thinking going forward, and the conversation won’t stop here 🚍
I hope we can be more proactive + forward thinking going forward, and the conversation won’t stop here 🚍
The 2026 Regional Budget makes a lot of progress to move our city and region forward but we heard from the community that we need to not roll back services, while balancing affordability.
I’m thankful for so many in the community weighing in!
I’m thankful for so many in the community weighing in!
December 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The 2026 Regional Budget makes a lot of progress to move our city and region forward but we heard from the community that we need to not roll back services, while balancing affordability.
I’m thankful for so many in the community weighing in!
I’m thankful for so many in the community weighing in!
Thankful for the crews working through the night to keep the region moving ❄️
On Tuesday, we’ll be talking about winter maintenance at the Region and I’ll be asking about how we can better tackle snow clearing on sidewalks on Regional Roads.
On Tuesday, we’ll be talking about winter maintenance at the Region and I’ll be asking about how we can better tackle snow clearing on sidewalks on Regional Roads.
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thankful for the crews working through the night to keep the region moving ❄️
On Tuesday, we’ll be talking about winter maintenance at the Region and I’ll be asking about how we can better tackle snow clearing on sidewalks on Regional Roads.
On Tuesday, we’ll be talking about winter maintenance at the Region and I’ll be asking about how we can better tackle snow clearing on sidewalks on Regional Roads.
December Committee Meetings are underway next Tuesday. Here’s 3 highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region!
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
December Committee Meetings are underway next Tuesday. Here’s 3 highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region!
The Region’s proposed 2026 budget already reflects several cuts and no service expansions. Today, I voted against requests from some Councillors to pursue even more cuts.
Now is the time to continue investing in our community, not pulling back.
Now is the time to continue investing in our community, not pulling back.
November 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Region’s proposed 2026 budget already reflects several cuts and no service expansions. Today, I voted against requests from some Councillors to pursue even more cuts.
Now is the time to continue investing in our community, not pulling back.
Now is the time to continue investing in our community, not pulling back.
Announced with much fan fare, the departure times for weekend GO train service are here — just two round trips each day, leaving Kitchener GO at 7:49am and 3:49pm.
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Announced with much fan fare, the departure times for weekend GO train service are here — just two round trips each day, leaving Kitchener GO at 7:49am and 3:49pm.
♻️ Starting in March, a new company called Circular Materials will be entirely responsible for curbside blue box collection across Waterloo Region.
November 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
♻️ Starting in March, a new company called Circular Materials will be entirely responsible for curbside blue box collection across Waterloo Region.
What a great morning at the Region! Stage 2 ION was approved near unanimously today, and sets the stage for us to secure full funding from the Federal and Provincial governments. Onward to Cambridge — and beyond!
November 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What a great morning at the Region! Stage 2 ION was approved near unanimously today, and sets the stage for us to secure full funding from the Federal and Provincial governments. Onward to Cambridge — and beyond!
November Committee Meetings are underway next Tuesday. Here’s 3 highlights!
🚉 Stage 2 ION Recommendation Report - supporting LRT from Fairway Station to Ainslie Terminal as the preferred solution
🏘️ WR Housing Revitalization update
🌿 Sustainable Building Standards for new Regional buildings
🚉 Stage 2 ION Recommendation Report - supporting LRT from Fairway Station to Ainslie Terminal as the preferred solution
🏘️ WR Housing Revitalization update
🌿 Sustainable Building Standards for new Regional buildings
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
November Committee Meetings are underway next Tuesday. Here’s 3 highlights!
🚉 Stage 2 ION Recommendation Report - supporting LRT from Fairway Station to Ainslie Terminal as the preferred solution
🏘️ WR Housing Revitalization update
🌿 Sustainable Building Standards for new Regional buildings
🚉 Stage 2 ION Recommendation Report - supporting LRT from Fairway Station to Ainslie Terminal as the preferred solution
🏘️ WR Housing Revitalization update
🌿 Sustainable Building Standards for new Regional buildings
Today, I supported a motion to pause expansion of Automated Speed Enforcement pending further details from the Province later this fall. The pause will come into effect after 6 new, already installed cameras are turned on this week.
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today, I supported a motion to pause expansion of Automated Speed Enforcement pending further details from the Province later this fall. The pause will come into effect after 6 new, already installed cameras are turned on this week.
Is that weekend GO Train service I see?
October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Is that weekend GO Train service I see?
October Committee Meetings get underway next Tuesday. Here’s a few highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region!
October 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
October Committee Meetings get underway next Tuesday. Here’s a few highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region!
Today’s announcement regarding automated speed cameras — originally allowed by this government in 2019, is disappointing. While I can’t speak for all Ontario cities, our program is fair, results oriented, and successfully saw drivers slow down. More to come as we learn more in the weeks ahead.
September 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today’s announcement regarding automated speed cameras — originally allowed by this government in 2019, is disappointing. While I can’t speak for all Ontario cities, our program is fair, results oriented, and successfully saw drivers slow down. More to come as we learn more in the weeks ahead.
Check out my Summer 2025 Community Update ☀️
🧵 In this edition, you’ll find updates on a couple Regional projects, just some of what I’ve been up to, and ways to get involved.
Soon, we’ll be into the 2026 Plan & Budget process. I welcome your input and feedback on your priorities 💡
🧵 In this edition, you’ll find updates on a couple Regional projects, just some of what I’ve been up to, and ways to get involved.
Soon, we’ll be into the 2026 Plan & Budget process. I welcome your input and feedback on your priorities 💡
September 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Check out my Summer 2025 Community Update ☀️
🧵 In this edition, you’ll find updates on a couple Regional projects, just some of what I’ve been up to, and ways to get involved.
Soon, we’ll be into the 2026 Plan & Budget process. I welcome your input and feedback on your priorities 💡
🧵 In this edition, you’ll find updates on a couple Regional projects, just some of what I’ve been up to, and ways to get involved.
Soon, we’ll be into the 2026 Plan & Budget process. I welcome your input and feedback on your priorities 💡
Opponents to speed cameras say we should “focus on actually making streets safer”. Well, this is one of those things — with construction still active, so let’s give it time for the improvements to be actually put to use.
‘Avoid the road or slow down’: Residents split on new speed humps at busy Kitchener roundabout
‘Avoid the road or slow down’: Residents split on new speed humps at busy Kitchener roundabout
New safety measures at a busy Kitchener roundabout are drawing mixed reviews.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Opponents to speed cameras say we should “focus on actually making streets safer”. Well, this is one of those things — with construction still active, so let’s give it time for the improvements to be actually put to use.
September Committee Meetings get underway tomorrow morning. Here are a few highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region ⬇️
September 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
September Committee Meetings get underway tomorrow morning. Here are a few highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region ⬇️
Back from a couple weeks in Shanghai & Beijing — incredible cities, and otherworldly infrastructure.
Being in Beijing at the same time as the massive military parade won’t be an experience I’ll soon forget.
Being in Beijing at the same time as the massive military parade won’t be an experience I’ll soon forget.
September 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Back from a couple weeks in Shanghai & Beijing — incredible cities, and otherworldly infrastructure.
Being in Beijing at the same time as the massive military parade won’t be an experience I’ll soon forget.
Being in Beijing at the same time as the massive military parade won’t be an experience I’ll soon forget.
Important early construction is getting started for GO Expansion and Transit Hub projects, like gas main relocation starting this month. 🚉
My motion to Committee next week is calling for proactive action to make sure you know what to expect, how you can participate, and receive updates.
My motion to Committee next week is calling for proactive action to make sure you know what to expect, how you can participate, and receive updates.
August 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Important early construction is getting started for GO Expansion and Transit Hub projects, like gas main relocation starting this month. 🚉
My motion to Committee next week is calling for proactive action to make sure you know what to expect, how you can participate, and receive updates.
My motion to Committee next week is calling for proactive action to make sure you know what to expect, how you can participate, and receive updates.
There are at least two Regional projects in Kitchener alone that are on hold because of Bill 212 and lack of clarity in how road right sizing can happen now
Waterloo’s mayor reacts to ruling striking down Ford’s plan to rip up bike lanes
Waterloo’s mayor reacts to ruling striking down Ford’s plan to rip up bike lanes
Waterloo’s Mayor, Dorothy McCabe, says she is pleased to see Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice block a plan by the provincial government to rip up bike lanes in Toronto.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
There are at least two Regional projects in Kitchener alone that are on hold because of Bill 212 and lack of clarity in how road right sizing can happen now
🚧 Construction on a stretch of Victoria St. is getting underway between Lawrence Ave. & Fischer-Hallman Rd.
🔎 Learn more about what you can expect and what to get excited about!
🔔 You can text “VCTA” to 57555 to get the latest information.
🔎 Learn more about what you can expect and what to get excited about!
🔔 You can text “VCTA” to 57555 to get the latest information.
July 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🚧 Construction on a stretch of Victoria St. is getting underway between Lawrence Ave. & Fischer-Hallman Rd.
🔎 Learn more about what you can expect and what to get excited about!
🔔 You can text “VCTA” to 57555 to get the latest information.
🔎 Learn more about what you can expect and what to get excited about!
🔔 You can text “VCTA” to 57555 to get the latest information.
Today I had a chance to tour all three of GRT’s bus garages — each built in different eras. It was a pleasure to chat with new driver trainees on their second day, mechanics, and operations controllers. As we plan to expand our bus network, it will be important that our garages keep pace.
July 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today I had a chance to tour all three of GRT’s bus garages — each built in different eras. It was a pleasure to chat with new driver trainees on their second day, mechanics, and operations controllers. As we plan to expand our bus network, it will be important that our garages keep pace.
The real secret to 75 years of marriage? Intercommunity rail.
June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The real secret to 75 years of marriage? Intercommunity rail.
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🏙️ Waterloo Region is preparing for major growth under the Vision 1 Million plan—but is it ready? We speak with regional councillor Matt Rodrigues about housing, transit, and inclusion.
📺 Today at 5PM & 11PM on OMNI 1
#Vision1Million #WaterlooRegion #OMNINews #UrbanGrowth
📺 Today at 5PM & 11PM on OMNI 1
#Vision1Million #WaterlooRegion #OMNINews #UrbanGrowth
June 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🏙️ Waterloo Region is preparing for major growth under the Vision 1 Million plan—but is it ready? We speak with regional councillor Matt Rodrigues about housing, transit, and inclusion.
📺 Today at 5PM & 11PM on OMNI 1
#Vision1Million #WaterlooRegion #OMNINews #UrbanGrowth
📺 Today at 5PM & 11PM on OMNI 1
#Vision1Million #WaterlooRegion #OMNINews #UrbanGrowth
New transit priority signals, approved by Council in May, already in action — one of 10 locations this year, allowing buses to jump the queue & save time for riders #TheHumbleBus
June 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
New transit priority signals, approved by Council in May, already in action — one of 10 locations this year, allowing buses to jump the queue & save time for riders #TheHumbleBus
This summer, a new multi-use trail is being built along Fairway Road — providing a much needed & advocated for link to students at Chicopee Hills PS from the Old Zeller neighbourhood. The trail is planned to be open for September!
June 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This summer, a new multi-use trail is being built along Fairway Road — providing a much needed & advocated for link to students at Chicopee Hills PS from the Old Zeller neighbourhood. The trail is planned to be open for September!