Statement by Pam Mulholland
Build LRT in Hamilton now. LRT for Hamilton is superior to HSR buses; both for commuters, businesses and for govt budgets. LRT is cheaper to operate than the Hamilton Street Railway (buses). The most expensive thing about running a bus is the driver. Since an LRV can carry 5 times more passengers than a bus, the number of operators required to carry the same number of passengers is significantly lower. The average life span of a bus is about 15 years, while LRVs run for over 30 years. LRT is more reliable and faster - while the average speed for buses in mixed traffic is 17 km/hr, LRVs travel on dedicated lanes at an average speed of 27 km/hr – saving people’s time improves productivity and the bottom line of businesses. Win, win.
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