Statement by Natalie Ethier

Dear Mayor Eisenberger, Premier Ford, Hamilton MPs, et al.

As a Hamilton resident, a pedestrian, a cyclist, and a public transit advocate, I am writing to encourage you to vote in favour of the LRT.

I live near the intersection of Ottawa and Cannon and there would be a station within a 10-minute walk from my house, which was amongst the main deciding factors for moving to Hamilton and purchasing a home in the Crown Point neighbourhood.

Having lived in cities with robust, well-connected transit networks for 20 years prior to moving here, I truly believe this would provide a tremendous boost to the city, both in terms of economic development and urban sustainability - as well as safety. When you design streetscapes and transportation networks that are navigable by the youngest and oldest travellers in a city or neighbourhood, you increase safety and accessibility for all.

Please do the right thing and vote 'yes' for LRT!

Best,
Natalie

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