As a new Hamiltonian - since 2009 - I can say that the average person I speak to here is clamoring for an east-west public transit solution.
As a former Calgarian, I can say that the answer is right in front of us. Calgary LRT is a huge success in a much lower-density city.
So, what are we waiting for?
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I am a long time resident of Waterdown and despite what Partridge says many of my fellow residents want to see the LRT project to proceed. I agree with what Danko said today in the Spectator. David Simpson
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