Meet Alex, a 21-year-old student from Kitchener who's been living in the Waterloo region since childhood. Growing up surrounded by nature and having easy access to smooth country roads, Alex often makes trips between Waterloo and Toronto. Frustrated by the traffic congestion of the Greater Toronto Area, Alex advocates for the tranquility of local driving conditions and proudly defends the advantages of life in the 519 area code. Balancing studies in Environmental Science with a passion for urban planning, Alex dreams of shaping future transportation systems to make commuting more enjoyable for everyone.