This is an important initiative that research shows will positively impact the economy of this city, increase access to the job market for marginalized people, and generally inoculate our cities economy from downturn. Please vote yes on this investment in our city.
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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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Let's Get Rolling on Hamilton LRT
Almost three years since the LRT funding announcement, the procurement process has not even started yet.
No More Hamilton LRT Delays
More than two years after the LRT funding announcement, the construction process has not even started yet.
Full Steam Ahead on LRT
In a resounding 11-3 vote, Hamilton City Council voted today to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metrolinx to build the Hamilton LRT.
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