Statement by John Thompson
March 12, 2015
I strongly urge, as a Hamilton resident and taxpayer, that both the Rapid Ready and 10-year HSR financing plan receive approval.
The LRT will serve a densely-populated commercial and residential corridor, with McMaster University and its karge transit-oriented population at one end, and the Eastgate Square Mall, which could offer high density redevelopment, at the other terminus. Rail transit is cleaner, quieter, smoother and more efficient than bus service, and has been proven to attract new riders who would not travel on buses. The "B" line corridor is currently Hamilton's busiest bus route and would be an ideal location for LRT.
It is also critical that Hamilton's bus system be expanded to better serve existing and future patrons, including attracting new riders.
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