Statement by Evan Aagaard
The LRT option is the most viable and economically beneficial choice for the task force to make. Anything less would demonstrate a clear attempt to ignore the facts. With the Feds offering to step in to support major transport projects the province has no other reason to cancel this project or to look for less effective alternatives.
LRT has the highest positive impact for Hamilton in terms of economic, social and environmental benefits. Multiple studies show the massive benefit this project will bring and Metrolinx's own comparisons show Hamilton LRT has higher net benefits compared to other projects in Toronto.
Hamilton LRT is the only project of its size that is ready to be implemented. With 12+ years of planning, extensive pre-construction work complete, over $160 million already spent and over 60 properties expropriated, the LRT project is well underway.
The federal government has offered to cover the funding gap for Hamilton LRT, which was the only reason Mulroney cited for cancelling the project in the first place.
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