Statement by Carolyn Kinsley
I am in favour of light rail transit in Hamilton. I attended the talk by Waterloo Regional Chair Ken Seiling on March 3 and was very impressed by their imaginative engagement of citizens and their long-term planning (not only to build the system but to maintain it over decades). The certainty of their plan has led to an impressive amount of development already taking place along the corridor before the system has even been built.
A firm plan for LRT from east to west in Hamilton will give all of the city an economic boost even before the system is finished, as Waterloo's experience is demonstrating.
The savings on operating costs with LRT (lower maintenance, fewer drivers) will free up money to improve bus transit elsewhere--more buses, more frequent service, and more drivers.
As a senior I expect to become more dependent on good local transit. I'm one of those people whom Mr. Steiling mentioned who much prefer light rail to a bus. It's a smoother ride and faster, no weaving in and out of traffic, no skipped stops because of too many passengers, a more reliable schedule.
Mr. Mayor and councillors, please show leadership and enthusiasm for LRT. Catch whatever it is that fires up Mr. Seiling.
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