Statement by John Thompson
June 15, 2020
Councillors:
It is absolutely essential that you sign the LRT Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Metrolinx tomorrow, so that this project so vital to Hamilton may proceed. If not, Hamilton will be the laughing stock of Queen's Park and Ottawa, as the city that is mired in the past.
I trust that you have had city staff perform a thorough, accurate estimate of the costs to Hamilton. Bear in mind that Metrolinx will pay for the replacement of water and sewer pipes that need to be relocated; repaving the affected portions of King and Main Streets curb to curb; extending Frid Street; and replacing the Longwood Road bridge. In addition, many HSR buses and drivers would be released for service elsewhere.
I was in Kitchener-Waterloo last Friday and saw many new buildings some quite high, near their new LRT line. This new assessment represents a tremendous windfall for the city, and the same could happen in Hamilton with LRT. Riding the LRT is a pleasure, as the cars are smooth and quiet, compared to buses. They can hold over 250 passengers, yet with only one employee.
Council has to look to the future, of providing a legacy for this generation, and those to come. LRT is the way to go.
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