We absolutely need to build mass transit solutions in Hamilton now, while reducing vehicle traffic in the core and making the streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians. How could the city turn down $1 billion to help us do this? It boggles the mind, really.
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Cities with Hamilton's size and growth need appropriate public transit options. Other medium sized cities in Ontario are all planning or have built an LRT system (London, Ottawa, Waterloo, etc). Real estate will only get more expensive to acquire in the future, so building this now is the only thing that makes sense. I realize Hamilton votes NDP, but I hope the Ford government does the mature thing and invests in much needed infrastructure regardless.
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