Statement by Mike Brook
I have seen first hand the impact of LRTs in Lyon and Montpellier in France. In both cases, like Hamilton, those cities covered over, and then reinstalled trams. In both those cities the trams were so successful, after one line was installed, that additional tram routes were added (Lyon has a metro, but the tram supplements that larger infrastructure, including a tramway all the way to Lyon airport!). We can’t uber our way into the future, and buses work best, in my view, when they act as feeders to high density city people movers. Look at downtown in the last 10 years BEFORE things went nuts in the real estate market. Increased densitification is coming, and I really think the LRT is the best way to accommodate that. This is a once in a generation opportunity and we are going to look foolish if we say no, at least in my opinion. I strongly support this initiative. Best wishes, Mike
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