Statement by Matt Pinder

I wholeheartedly support the construction of the Hamilton LRT project, for the following reasons:

- Permanent, quality transportation infrastructure that will meet the needs of residents for years to come
- The opportunity to reduce trips taken by car in the city, something that is imperative as we move to meet ambitious climate targets
- The influx of intensification that will occur along the corridor as a result, which will help the city meet the newly established GTHA intensification requirements of 60%
- The profound impact this project will have on the pedestrian environment downtown, creating walkable neighbourhoods and safe street crossings

I hope council makes the right choice tomorrow and accepts this one-in-a-generation offer from the province. Brampton turned down their LRT and has become the laughing stock of the GTHA as a result – let’s not make Hamilton the next embarrassment.

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