Matt Rodrigues
@mattjrodrigues.bsky.social
Regional Councillor for Kitchener / Urban Planner / #DTK
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.
Reposted by Matt Rodrigues
🏙️ 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!
A great collaboration between local government, landlords, and non-profits to build “Meanwhile Spaces” for artists — and use of vacant buildings.
Local non-profit 'unlocking' empty office space for artists in Waterloo region | CBC News
A new collaboration that allows local artists to temporarily take over empty buildings in Waterloo region aims to "cut the red tape" normally associated with renting space. ArtsBuild Ontario is the no...
www.cbc.ca
June 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A great collaboration between local government, landlords, and non-profits to build “Meanwhile Spaces” for artists — and use of vacant buildings.
Grateful for staff’s quick work to address a growing number of collisions at Weber & Stirling, with thanks to the neighbourhood’s advocacy!
Region of Waterloo aims to reduce collisions at ‘hidden intersection’ in Kitchener
Region plans to implement safety measures at the Weber Street/Stirling Avenue intersection.
www.therecord.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Grateful for staff’s quick work to address a growing number of collisions at Weber & Stirling, with thanks to the neighbourhood’s advocacy!
It's that time of the month! June Committee Meetings are taking place on June 10. Here are some highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region.
Committee meetings will pick back up again in August. See you around the community this summer!
Committee meetings will pick back up again in August. See you around the community this summer!
June 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's that time of the month! June Committee Meetings are taking place on June 10. Here are some highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region.
Committee meetings will pick back up again in August. See you around the community this summer!
Committee meetings will pick back up again in August. See you around the community this summer!
This week we welcomed 47 new paramedics to the Region — the largest ever class, ready to serve our community. Thank you for choosing Waterloo Region!
June 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This week we welcomed 47 new paramedics to the Region — the largest ever class, ready to serve our community. Thank you for choosing Waterloo Region!
My first quarterly Community Update is ready! 🌱
🧵 In this edition you’ll find updates on certain Regional projects, what I’ve been up to, and what’s coming up.
Looking forward to continuing this work as we head into the summer
🧵 In this edition you’ll find updates on certain Regional projects, what I’ve been up to, and what’s coming up.
Looking forward to continuing this work as we head into the summer
May 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
My first quarterly Community Update is ready! 🌱
🧵 In this edition you’ll find updates on certain Regional projects, what I’ve been up to, and what’s coming up.
Looking forward to continuing this work as we head into the summer
🧵 In this edition you’ll find updates on certain Regional projects, what I’ve been up to, and what’s coming up.
Looking forward to continuing this work as we head into the summer