All Statements of Support
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Richard Gelder says,
Dear Hamilton Council:
Transit is a priority. But don't allow any request to the province in support of the Ten-Year strategy supplant the need for support of LRT.
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David Ramon says,
Please support LRT and do not rush into supporting other strategies!
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Jim Dalgetty says,
There is an obvious need for rapid transit in the city.The out of towners moving to the city arent interested in living on the mountain.The lrt is a wise choice for many reasons .One of which is the reduction of pollution.Besides the cleaner air itself it would be a plus in counteracting the smog image Hamilton has.The lrt is quieter.A big reason for the lrt is for the morale of the city.For decades the council has taken the uninspired road.The almost invisible art gallery, incredibly out of date city hall, stadium placement etc.The citizens of Hamilton need something they can be proud of.
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Rob V says,
Wake up Hamilton, the City of Waterloo is actually building something while Hamilton continues to throw the topic around in circles. We need politicians who are bold enough to look beyond the next election and make some actual decisions. We need politicians that understand what citizens expect going forward. We need LRT.
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Dennis Goldsberry says,
I live in Ward 2. I think the LRT must be in the planning for Hamilton transit that is part of a larger plan that turns the streets back to the people and thus creates healthy neighbourhoods. Without LRT, we are car bound and living in a past era that is no longer sustainable.
Thus we must seek the funding from the province for LRT that seems already earmarked for us. And we must also improve bus service and return to the concept of designated bus lanes.
Thus our mayor must support LRT and make his support clear. I also expect my councillor to support LRT.
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Jane Slote says,
DON'T SQUANDER THE PROVINCE'S EARMARKED FUNDS FOR RAPID TRANSIT - A MISSED OPPORTUNITY IS A LOST OPPORTUNITY.
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KELLY TILMA says,
Why can't you follow KW who are doing it right. I see growth and revitalization to the downtown core in a very short time with the LRT proceeding there. Such backward thinking in Hamilton. Glad to see some shake up happening at City Hall. Might allow some positive changes for the community. The community are no longer sitting back. They are participating.
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James Quinn says,
Light rail will support increased ridership. It will get folks that would not normally get out of their cars to use transit. This is necessary for the future as we try to avert disastrous climate change. The difference between buses and light rail means the difference between status quo leading to increased pollution and climate change and a new Hamilton with a vigorous light rail line with growing businesses, reduced congestion on the roads and in nasal passages, and paricipation in envronmental improvements.
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Rick Calder says,
Lately I've been seeing a number of news reports on Hamilton's growth. A report last week about the number of condominiums the city has and that supply can't keep up with demand. A report just this morning about the rising and outrageous housing costs in Toronto and how that's impacting Hamilton's growth.
This city is prime real estate and as Toronto grows and becomes more and more expensive Hamilton will grow more and more desirable as a home and a place to start new business.
Our current transit is a joke. I have taken the HSR most of my life and trust me when I say that. It's slow, uncomfortable and can barely handle the traffic it has now let alone in the future with the expected growth.
This is the time for council to understand that Hamilton is not a steel town any more and we're on the cusp of becoming a truly great city. Don't handcuff us with terrible transit. More loud, uncomfortable and environmentally unfriendly buses is not the solution.
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Sameeya Clayton says,
With the growing population of Hamilton; I believe this to be a great answer to population growth, traffic issues, pollution and convenience for commuters.
From,
A bus riderThank you
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MARGERY MUNN says,
We are in support of LRT
We do NOT SUPPORT the newest strategy being proposed which has had NO TAXPAYER INPUT
Please listen to the councillors who are FOR LRT and help Hamilton move into this century
WE USED TO BE KNOWN AS THE AMBITOUS CITY!
JIM and MARNIE MUNN
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Azher Siddiqui says,
Dear Councillors,
This is to express my disappointment and disapproval regarding the 10 year transit strategy as it is being presented on Friday March 6.
In an unreal twist of events, council went from unanimous support last year for requesting full provincial funding for LRT pegged at around $811 million to now not even asking for any rapid transit system at all, but instead for $302 million for a bus maintenance facility and basic service improvements that the city should be paying for itself. On top of that, the stage is set to increase fares!
It would be absolutely asinine to move forward with this request, shortchanging Hamilton of $500 million to have the province pay for basic improvements that should come from our levy. Once again, please do not endorse the 10 year transit strategy in its current form, but instead continue with earlier commitment and focus on rapid transit implementation.
Thank you.
Azher
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Pheroze Jeejeebhoy says,
Downtown is booming with new developments. How will we move all those people without an ambitious transit plan? Please keep the vision alive so we do not repeat the mistakes of other municipalities.
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Bob Leach says,
I think it's very important at this time that we do nothing to jeopardize LRT or receiving money the provincial government has shown they are more than willing to invest in Hamilton
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Collin Polos says,
We should seriously consider shortening the LRT and using the money we'd save by expanding HSR service in the suburbs. We could be using the city-owned properties at the Queenston Circle and the beautiful and historic Auchmar at Fennel & West 5th as Transit Terminals between the LRT and an upgraded suburban HSR system. This seems to be a balanced approach that will bring an Urban LRT line to Hamilton as well as an expanded and upgraded suburban HSR system at no extra costs. This will provide more service to more people!
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Hamad Hanan says,
This project can change Hamilton's negative image and essentially put it on the map. Hamilton is home to one of the best internationally recognized universities in Canada (McMaster) and I think it deserves to be in a modern city with an upto date light rail transit system.
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Ron Jones says,
Please get this LRT under way it makes sense in every way.
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Majid Risman Kar Zadeh says,
Hamilton as a major city in Ontario must have a convenience and rapid transportation system. for sure it will help to have more investment in other areas in this city which have a great potential for a prompt growth.
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Raymond Braun says,
Over the past 3 yrs. I have written several letters to Ed
in 3 papers and I am all in favour of an LRT. It seems Hamilton is way behind - 30 yrs. ago we rejected a monorail from Dtn to the mountain - and here Waterloo is building one. I was in Germany and Austria last year (as other times) and cities size of Hamilton, like Halle, Stuttgart, Hannover, Linz, Graz all have up to 7 such lines and they work wonderful !!! Mind you I am a railway fan, or streetcar-fan, it is a pleasure to ride them in those places and in so many others in Europe (and Japan) we just are falling behind and I think we will never build one..........
Might send a photo later. Raymond Braun, Dundas -
Peter Tracz says,
The growing size and geography of Hamilton supports the need for enhanced transit services such as LRT. Issues of traffic congestion and parking costs make a reliable light rail service attractive to both existing and potential transit users.
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Dave Capan says,
I support the Light Rail in Hamilton. I hope that the province is behind public transit!
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Jesse Matties says,
Dear Elected Officials:
My name is Jesse Matties. I am a constituent of Ward 2, and I drive through the Hamilton core every day during rush hour.
I pledge that my vehicle would not be on the road during rush hour if we implemented an LRT and/or a connected network of protected bicycle lanes to complement our cutting-edge SoBi system. I would prefer to spend my money (and taxes) on public transit and the local economy rather than on gas. I know of countless others in my position.
I dislike driving on high-speed multi-lane roads within the core, and don't understand why they are synchronized in such a way as to encourage speeding. This is not ok.
I believe in a Hamilton that cares about communication, cooperation, and transparency. We get to shape our collective identity; we are all stakeholders. I believe in you, our elected officials.
Thank you for taking the time to read this; I realize that emails can be a pain.
Kind regards,
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Greg Reader says,
Efficient public transit is essential for productive urban life. By enabling more people to move around our city quickly and easily, we open up untapped economic and creative possibilities. It's time to remove the barriers to the flourishing of our city.
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Andrew Cashin says,
It would make living in the east end of Hamilton and working in Toronto actually doable!
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Emma Fenton says,
As a student who has always called Hamilton home, I believe LRT would be an amazingly effective and accessible way of getting around this city. I really hope to see it happen!
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Craig Logue says,
I moved to Hamilton from Toronto to become part of this city's revitalization - something about which I am very excited. However, I believe that efficient, effective rapid transit is key to this revitalization. I, for one, coming from Toronto, do not own a car and do not want one. An LRT (or, better yet, a network of LRTs) would play a large role in making Hamilton a first-class city. If Kitchener-Waterloo can do it, why can't we?
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Taylor Marchand says,
All forward for LRT in Hamilton Ontario because it will bring are population up and more Jobs in this city
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Brad Stapleton says,
City Council seems to be mired in the status-quo. This city needs progression. Please build on the initiatives your citizens have invested into this city. James Street revitalization, Ottawa Street, Locke Street, Pearl Company, Because Beer Festival, Art Crawl, 541 Eatery, Canon Street bike lane. These are all causes thst yiur citizens chamoioned long before council had the backbone to support. City Council can't create jobs, but they can create a municipal infrastructure conducive to such initiatives. This is another chance to show some vision. Please do so.
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Radha Menon says,
Public transportation is crucial
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Steven Sauve says,
Transit of any kind is the way of the future. Cities that do not embrace this notion wholeheartedly now will be paying a huge price down the line.
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