All Statements of Support
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Deborah Serravalle says,
I believe LRT in Hamilton will have a positive impact on the urban development of our city's core. That benefits all of us, not just those of us living here. Certainly, there are costs involved but can we afford not to invest? Inaction also has consequences. Conversely, LRT could be a catalyst for positive social, environmental change. That's a sound investment. One long overdue.
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Colette Ob says,
I will support any form of public transportation in order to reduce pollution all over the World, to free those parking spaces that could be tranform into communities gardens, affordable housing and any non destroying activities.
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Annette Toulouse says,
Hello,
I am a transit operator for the Burlington system. I also travel a fair amount and rely on transit on vacation to get me where I need to go. In your presentation, we noticed that you have Zurich, Switzerland as one of your examples, and I've had the pleasure of riding that system multiple times. Most people rely on transit there, it is very quick and you can get from point A to point B quicker with transit then you can with your own car. If done properly, the system would get tons of cars off the road therefore saving on road repairs and also the pollution caused by idling cars especially in the downtown core.
What would be very beneficial is to see a light rail system connecting Hamilton to Burlington and possibly further in the future. As I see it, it can not fail unless the fares are out of reach. If kept at a reasonable price for the passengers, they will take it.East to West of Hamilton is a great start, but also look at the big picture and start connecting cities, tons of people commute, and our Highways and city streets are over crowded especially at rush hours.
Time to move ahead .
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Azher Siddiqui says,
LRT would do wonders for economic development and subsequent alleviation of poverty and social problems in Hamilton. Please fulfill your committment by making this project a reality.
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Mark Robbins says,
As a proud Hamiltonian, it makes me sad to see the city falling behind in adopting a modern and attractive transportation option. LRT may not be Hamilton's silver bullet, but it is certainly an important step in attaining a transit system appropriate to the size and aspirations of the city.
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Jason Yang says,
Hey, keep your promise, that what makes this city more attractive and more sustainable.
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Timothy Cushnie says,
Lets get this done asap.
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Jill Patricia Lyons says,
I would rather see another B-line bus on the Barton route before installing Light Rail Transit where there is already an efficent B-Line bus going from McMaster to Eastgate.
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nader anis says,
plan to relocate to hamilton wuld give our family fast trasportation access
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Marcello Perri says,
We are looking forward to this transportation becoming a reality in the near future. It would be good for the city and the economy of Hamilton.
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Taien Ng-Chan says,
We currently live in Montreal but we are planning to move to Hamilton this summer, the city where my husband grew up. We are both in the arts, and we believe in the future of Hamilton as a creative, sustainable, walkable, lively city, and the LRT is definitely a part of that vision. Please stick to your promised plans and make it happen!
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Sarah T says,
Say yes to light rail and no to casinos!
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Conrad Daigle says,
I support LRT and if the City can put up 100 or 200 million of 3 to 5 years sounds good .. please council don`t forget election in 2014 , this is way bigger then the Casino thing thats going on now
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Kyle Place says,
As a University student, I know how much public transportation is an asset. Being a regular passenger of the HSR, I constantly see the bus drive by people due to the capacity limit and for the lucky ones that get on, it is packed. Implementing a LRT would un-congest the streets and be a more efficient for getting from point A to B across our wonderful city of Hamilton
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Robyn Sifton says,
As I have lived in Hamilton all my life, I have a respectful amount of experience with our current public transportation. Not only do I support the LRT concept socially but financially and mentally as well.
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Dave Miller says,
LRT? Give your head a shake. It's a street car system. Something Hamilton had many many years ago, before the oil industry bought them all up and put rubber tired oil burning busses on the roads. Look at Vancouver and their LRT. A true elevated system that does not impede road traffic. Build a proper system that runs on its own right-of-way. This ground rail system is putting our transit system back in the dark ages.
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Jamie Brow says,
I am looking to invest in real estate in Hamilton; improved public transportation will make Hamilton look even more attractive as an investment.
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Marcia Armstrong says,
I live in Ancaster and need to get to Oakville every day for my job. I would love to leave my car at home and take public transit - but it would take forever to take the few buses available in Ancaster to the GO train in Hamilton, so this is not an option. I am forced to drive to Oakville, or drive to the Aldershot station where I can leave my car (but this defeats the purpose of taking public transit if you still have to drive to get the GO train. The transit system definitely needs immediate attention in the Ancaster/Hamilton area. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone in Ancaster prefers to drive. Hwy 403 is becoming more and more congested every day, and in an aging population, the thought of enduring an hour of steady traffic on the 403 every morning and night is a nightmare.
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John Thompson says,
Feb. 14, 2013
I support LRT for the McMaster - Eastgate Square Corridor, provided potential patronage justifies the undertaking. The actual cost should be kept as low as possible and should not include the total cost of utilities relocation as this is work that would have to be done ultimately in any case. If a decision is made in the next few months, millions could be saved by adding the vehicle order onto that of Toronto and Kitchener with the supplier, Bombardier. Since the city already owns the land where she yard/shop would be built, that land cost need not be included. Although it would cost significantly more, the line should be tunnelled into the middle of the Mcmaster campus, rather than simply terminating in the middle of Main Street. Also, the eastbound and westbound tracks should be split between King and Main Streets in the downtown; King is too narrow at this point for double track, given that the tracks will be off limits to auto traffic, unlike the former streetcar line.
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John Thompson says,
Feb. 14, 2013
I support LRT for the McMaster - Eastgate Square Corridor, provided potential patronage justifies the undertaking. The actual cost should be kept as low as possible and should not include the total cost of utilities relocation as this is work that would have to be done ultimately in any case. If a decision is made in the next few months, millions could be saved by adding the vehicle order onto that of Toronto and Kitchener with the supplier, Bombardier. Since the city already owns the land where she yard/shop would be built, that land cost need not be included. Although it would cost significantly more, the line should be tunnelled into the middle of the Mcmaster campus, rather than simply terminating in the middle of Main Street. Also, the eastbound and westbound tracks should be split between King and Main Streets in the downtown; King is too narrow at this point for double track, given that the tracks will be off limits to auto traffic, unlike the former streetcar line.
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Steve A says,
I support LRT in Hamilton. I think that the initial system should not go to Eastgate. Instead, it should go from Mac, to the downtown where it will branch off into a loop, then head up the mountain. The LRT needs to go by the current population centres on the Mountain to work. Additionally, people need to demand the Province fund this, and not put it on Hamilton's shoulders. The province funded all of Toronto's transit initiatives in the last few years, now they want a city less capable of affording it, to pay for LRT ourselves. That's ridiculous.
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S Matthews says,
It's time to start investing in this city instead of letting it go to the wayside
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Azher Siddiqui says,
Don't break your promises. You are answerable to the people, and the people want LRT!!!
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Madelin Blacha says,
As Hamilton is an evolving urban and economic centre, it is important that we invest in the transportation infrastructure now to accommodate future growth.
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Harley Mount says,
I Fully support this initiative it will give Hamilton a boost in many ways.
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Brent Ross says,
I support this 110%
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Matthew Madigan says,
Please consider this question and answer thruthfully: would you choose to live, work, shop, dine, walk, or spend any significant amount of time alongside a highway? That is how it feels to do any of these day to day things along Main Street in Hamilton. It's fast, it's dangerous, and it's not a place that Hamiltonians like to linger. Light Rail Transit could change the way our Main Street works for the city.
Along with generous sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street trees and reducing the driving speed limit, the addition of LRT refocusses Main Street back to the pedestrian realm, putting people firt, not cars. LRT would facilitate a more livable space, one that citizens and visitors alike would want to spend time in and enjoy. This would encourage economic development making restaurants, stores, offices and housing initiatives viable options.
Lets take back our Main Street and create an alternative to the current highway that slices through the heart of our community. Light Rail Transit is that alternative. Help us make Main Street work for the city of Hamilton again.
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Matthew Madigan says,
Please consider this question and answer thruthfully: would you choose to live, work, shop, dine, walk, or spend any significant amount of time alongside a highway? That is how it feels to do any of these day to day things along Main Street in Hamilton. It's fast, it's dangerous, and it's not a place that Hamiltonians like to linger. Light Rail Transit could change the way our Main Street works for the city.
Along with generous sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street trees and reducing the driving speed limit, the addition of LRT refocusses Main Street back to the pedestrian realm, putting people firt, not cars. LRT would facilitate a more livable space, one that citizens and visitors alike would want to spend time in and enjoy. This would encourage economic development making restaurants, stores, offices and housing initiatives viable options.
Lets take back our Main Street and create an alternative to the current highway that slices through the heart of our community. Light Rail Transit is that alternative. Help us make Main Street work for the city of Hamilton again.
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Arlene Charters says,
It is time to become a world class city with less cars in the city because there exists a fast efficient alternative to driving. It is an environmentally sound idea that needs to be implemented ASAP.
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Lachlan holmes says,
Ever since the first time i heard about LRT coming to Hamilton, i was a supporter. Now seeing it's success in other city's around the globe i am routeing Hamilton to get it.
I will be at the Public meeting at the art gallery of Hamilton, february 12, 6-8 pm
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