Latest News - May 2021

Province Presenting LRT Plan to Council Next Wednesday

Posted May 26, 2021

This coming Wednesday, June 2, the Province will be presenting the LRT funding plan to Hamilton City Council.

Anchor Institutions Endorse LRT (Again)

Posted May 25, 2021

The Hamilton Anchor Institution Leadership (HAIL) submitted a full-page ad to the Hamilton Spectator endorsing LRT.

Tell City Council to Support the New $3.4 Billion LRT Plan for Hamilton

Posted May 17, 2021

We need to make our voices heard. Click here to tell City Council to support this incredible plan.

Press Release: Citizen LRT Group Backs $3.4 Billion LRT Plan for Hamilton

Posted May 13, 2021

Hamilton Light Rail (HLR), an independent grassroots organization with over 5,000 supporters city-wide, strongly supports the new $3.4 Billion LRT funding plan for Hamilton.

7100 Supporters

3821 Public Statements
759 Votes Cast for Statements
1 Open Campaign

Featured Statement

LRT is an important part of keeping the momentum of growth and revitalization of Hamilton's downtown going. There's such great potential in the downtown core, a strong sense of community and more and more people are noticing it. Not going forward with LRT would be a step backwards and certainly discourage young professionals like myself from committing to setting up roots in this city and investing my own money back into the community. LRT is a must if we'd like to develop this city's full potential as a strong economic centre in Ontario. The future of every city will depend more than ever on a healthy downtown core. Without it Hamilton will struggle to attract new people and new investments. LRT in Hamilton will be a key part of attracting young professionals, developers, small business and new Canadians to our city and continuing economic growth.

- Derek Podsiadly

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No More Hamilton LRT Delays
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Full Steam Ahead on LRT
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