Statement by Rita Bailey

The City's LRT plan has $3.4 billion in federal & provincial funding. Show your support for the plan.

I have lived in downtown Hamilton for twenty years and I love this city. I believe an east-west LRT system will transform the city, making it an even better place to live and work.

Any project like this requires some pain. It's like renovating a house. You live with the inconvenience, the noise, the dust, the disruption to your daily routine, muttering and grumbling. When it is finally over you get to enjoy the benefits of that inconvenience for years to come.

I would urge all councillors to realize that cities are changing. The car is no longer king. Young people want more from their city than highways and more cars in their driveway. We have many highways throughout Hamilton. It's time we had a sustainable and innovative transit system.

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Hey I very frequently take HSR from DUNDAS to Hamilton General Hospital for work. I very much support the light rail initiative.
My son had an accident last year and was wheelchair bound for 6 months - thankfully recovering now. It really shone a light on what life is like for people who use wheelchairs and mobility issues. LRT would be a massive help as they board at the same level as the vehicle, no more driver assisted ramp requirements, or only 2 wheelchair capacity like most busses have.
You can definitely tell from how people voted in Ward 13 for Mayoral election - we voted overwhelmingly for mayors who support LRT.

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