If Hamilton is to continue to grow as a modern city, it needs investment in modern transportation.
The initial LRT line, which the province agreed many times to fund, with the cost in line with similar projects in Mississauga and Toronto, needs to built as a part of Hamilton's comprehensive future transportation plan.
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I believe that light rail transit is the best option for rapid transit service in the city of Hamilton. Light rail transit demonstrates a long term commitment to rapid transit service for the residents of Hamilton.
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Let's Get Rolling on Hamilton LRT
Almost three years since the LRT funding announcement, the procurement process has not even started yet.
No More Hamilton LRT Delays
More than two years after the LRT funding announcement, the construction process has not even started yet.
Full Steam Ahead on LRT
In a resounding 11-3 vote, Hamilton City Council voted today to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metrolinx to build the Hamilton LRT.
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