Statement by Mark Darovny

This project can be transformative for the city in many ways. Yes, it will cost money to run an LRT... but it would also be costly to run a broader BRT network, and it will be so for sorely needed bus transit improvements in suburban areas of the city as well (which has needed to happen for years)

The development impact is oft mentioned, and how it will raise the tax base. But also consider that by aligning the city planning with the increased capacity along the city's busiest transit corridor, we may need less greenfield land for future residential growth. This will present a SAVINGS in building, maintaining, and operating infrastructure and services across square kilometres of area. No need to build and service as many roads, or sewers and water pipes, or electrical wires, etc. No need to run garbage and recycling trucks across a larger and larger area, or increase policing, fire fighting, schools, etc. to meet new greenfield demand.

There is a bigger picture here that LRT serves to improve. This should be part of the conversation regarding the case for the project!

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