Statement by Christopher Hampson-Curtis

It's time for a light rail transit system in Hamilton. The current public transportation system consists solely of buses, and has become outdated and unreliable.

The buses travel at a slow pace, often stuck in traffic an LRT train would avoid. They are often untimely, arriving either late or early to their stops. Transferring is often necessary, and increases the travel time significantly. Many of the buses still run on diesel fuel, which pollutes the air and leaves a lingering smell in city streets.

All of these issues could be greatly improved with the introduction of an LRT. Not only would a train move more people more efficiently and sustainably, it would also hold the potential to attract business to Hamilton. Updating the transit system would demonstrate that Hamilton maintains its relevance in global affairs such as combating climate change, and more localized affairs such as providing transit alternatives for people going to work and seeking leisure.

With approximately 180 million dollars and 12 years of planning already invested in this project, it is a colossal waste of time, money and the hard work of Hamilton city council to cancel it because of projected monetary costs. Let the LRT be built, and let Hamilton prosper for it.

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