Statement by Jason Wilford

I wanted to voice my support for this project because ever since moving to Hamilton, I've been excited about actually having a proper well connected transit system here -- and the LRT is a great way to get started toward that goal. Unfortunately this has not come to fruition yet.

Compared to other cities I've lived in, Hamilton's transit options are quite lacking -- to the point where I actually won't use the transit system but opt for using my car instead. This was not the case in other cities I have lived in.

To move forward I think this city needs to not only think about the car, but also how people move around without a car. There have been good steps with cycling, and it's great to see people using the bike lanes (which are far safer than using a road) -- but transit seems stuck in the past.

The LRT will boost the economy, update important infrastructure, and provide a great transit option from east to west. There is no point in waiting, and wasting the possible investment from both federal and provincial governments.

I know the main concern from some councillors has been paying for maintenance costs -- but how much will it cost the city to not take this offer, and how much would it take to fund a project like this in the future using city money? It seems like a win-win for the future of this great city.

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