All Statements of Support
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Aminu Bello says,
Hamilton needs an "image" and LRT will definitely contribute towards building a new image and economic catalyst for our downtown Hamilton and the region as a whole. The phrase surrounding Hamilton
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Sara Mayo says,
I have 2 kids and no car, and even though I would benefit personally from LRT, I was a skeptic. But then I read the Metrolinx studies and became a fan for numerous reasons, including the economic benefits.
Waterloo is pressing ahead with LRT and we can't let Hamilton fall behind, especialky since we have a low growth rate and fewer residents mive hear than to neighbouring cities like Waterloo.
LRT will make public transit enjoyable, a key feature of public transit competitive with car use. LRT is by far the most effective way to transform our city and show benefits for all segments of our society, even people who continue to use their cars.
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Amin Ahmadi says,
This one initiative could above and beyond any other single act push Hamilton forward and make it place to talk about, let's make this a flagship of Hamilton for many years to come, the icon. Likes of Dundurn castle and Jackson square are becoming hard sells to the new generation, this is Hamilton's chance to be the poster-child of advanced transportation in the region.
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Doris Thomsen says,
Mayor Bob & those opposing LRT. Wake up to 2011. We are not in the dark ages anymore. In order to move ahead to the future we need to update our transportation system. This is the way to go
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Aaron McCluskey says,
Hamilton has always been a leader in innovation and technology -- let's not stop now.
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Anton Lodder says,
We need to make LRT our number-one priority.
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Lauren Stephen says,
The fact that Hamilton has been poorly serviced by GO trains for years can't become an excuse for not investing in local transit. Even a marginal increase in population density along the LRT lines would make a huge difference to the prosperity of our neighbourhoods. Right now downtown businesses are struggling, and there are many empty buildings. Increasing population density (not just increasing population and spreading out) is how cities become prosperous, and great public transportation is the most effective way to do that.
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Kevin Thom says,
I've traveled all over the world, and seen how a healthy, clean and efficient transit system has revived cities everywhere. Hamilton badly needs a boost, and LRT is a great way to do it. I vote in elections based on a the candidates' positions on LRT. I will vote for candidates who support it.
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Derek Hrynyshyn says,
Improve Public Transit Now! Citizens deserve efficient, comfortable, convenient and sustainable ways to get where they need to go!
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Barbara Carson says,
As a senior citizen who is shortly going to be giving up the expense of driving and aggravation and cost of parking in the city centre, LRT would be very welcome - if not necessary.
I have no doubt the majority of Hamilton residents would appreciate their tax $'s supporting LRT over 'all day Go service.' Most of us do not travel to Toronto every day, but do travel around our city and would appreciate anything that makes it easier and more efficient.
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Steve Tanner says,
Hamilton needs the LRT to promote growth and outside investment in Hamilton
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Joanne Tanner says,
As a Realtor I believe the promise of light rail will allow me to attract out-of-town buyers to the Hamilton market. They will come with Toronto dollars, and buy large numbers of properties in our city. This will make our city vibrant, cash rich and alive again, and all citizens will benefit from that.
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Peter Hutton says,
It is extrremely disappointing that local officials at all levels have not been able to cut through the political and bureaucratic obstacles at the provincial level to getting LRT done Any project dragged out this long will run into problems and plays into the hands of the nay-sayers.
Clearly we need to invest in all forms of transit as an essential part of our infrastructure to support new and renewed econoimic developme
Council has it right - we need both expanded Go and we need to begin to build sensible LRT to meet the needs of existing riders as well as those who would make the choice, but can't because the existing HSR us overwhelmed.with existing passengers
Mayor Bratina, you are wrong Expanded GO alone will not help the economic development of Hamilton as it will take people to the jobs that exist in Toronto, and it will take decades to really reverse that trend. But staged LRT and GO as the money comes available can make that change faster. It doesn't take a million people and honestly I hope that Hamilton never reaches that point
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Janis Topp says,
Sad to see we are being pulled back to square one on the LRT project. It is the key component to the necessary public transit within Hamilton. I agree we must move forward on it.
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Roger Mann says,
Mayor Bratina represents only one vote on Council, and in his role as the official spokesman for Hamilton he should be representing Council's decisions, not his own opinions. It is council's duty to make this fact clear to him, and to ensure that any commitments he makes on Hamilton's behalf are transparent and reflect the wishes of council.
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Rudy Neufeld says,
It seems we the people have to lead the fight for the LRT with force and vision: two commodities in short supply from our present mayor.
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Lisa Hind says,
the LRT is past due and is desperately needed for a growing city. It has been held back because of dawdling and delays. Hamilton City Council .. please listen to the tax payers of this city that the LRT is needed. We are in the 21st Century and Hamilton needs to move forward. As well, I dont need to tell you Hamilton City Council that it will bring jobs to a struggling economy of Hamilton. thank you sincerely,
Lisa Hind
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Nicholas Shaw says,
It's time to plan for a sustainable future. It's time for rapid transit in Hamilton.
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Paul Barrett says,
Hourly GO Transit Trains sound great but there is already efficient GO Transit Bus Service Toronto hourly. Hamilton has come to far down the road towards Rapid Transit to back out now. If Hamilton and Ontario want to grow sustainable and economically prosperous cities then efficient transit and high density development are required. Keep your promise pay for Hamilton LRT. Its time to fund the transit needed to bring Hamilton from car culture to culture.
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lleslie szamosvari says,
Light rail transit, properly designed, has proven to be very successful in many cities. We, in Hamilton, have been blessed with volunteer contributions by interested, activist, citizens who want to see this alternative transit get on the ground. No one is suggesting that it is the one project that will save Hamilton's downtown area. Consultations, meetings, input, designs, recommendations, have had impressive participation by many who care about our city and care about equal access to our neighbourhoods. Why is the mayor not listening?
Let us get to work and move forward to create benefits for all.
yours, les szamosvari
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Jason Morse says,
Our investment in LRT will create the foundation for future smart growth, attractiveness, and thus prosperity for generations to come. Now is the time to take this bold step and lead Hamilton from decades of stagnation.
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Brian Detlor says,
I encourage Hamilton City Council to make LRT a top priority for completion as soon as possible. The economic and environmental benefits of doing so are just too good to pass up.
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James Graham says,
This would be a GREAT success for the city of Hamilton, and for the people in Hamilton. HSR buses are constantly jam-packed at crucial times during the day. HSR's record for performance is among the worst in the province.
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Dawn Danko says,
With a change in job I went from successfully using Hamilton transit to an unacceptable level of service. After 8 years, we have broken down and bought a second car. If light rail transit was available I absolutely would not need the second car. I fully support LRT, and would suggest that it is critical for maintaining a vibrant downtown in the future.
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Krystyna DunnBlacklock says,
The LRT is something that Hamilton requires. I think council needs to make the LRT a prioity for the city. Council needs to step and see that this is done. All day GO service will not help the majority of taxpayers living and using transit through out the city. The Mayor and council need to think of our city and the LRT was something Mr. Bratina campaigned on in the past election. I am angry it is not following the original paln and the promises McGuinty made in the past regarding it.
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carolyn lehmann says,
Please, do not leave Hamilton in the 19th century regarding public transit, especially light rapid transit.
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carolyn lehmann says,
Please, do not leave Hamilton in the 19th century regarding public transit, especially light rapid transit.
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Lee Edward McIlmoyle says,
I proudly voted for someone OTHER than Bob Bratina. He therefore does not have my consent to derail this project, which may actually be the only good plan put forward for reviving the inner city and our local economy in the last thirty years. If he can't see that, then maybe it's time he stepped aside and let someone with a little more vision do the heavy lifting.
We need the LRT, Bob. Money has already been spent setting this up. Don't be that guy. Build it first, and then you'll get your city growth, not before. All you've done so far is help continue the mass exodus of real development to the outer boroughs. Howzabout giving a little something to those of us who actually live in the actual city. It's our tax money, too.
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Dawn McIlmoyle says,
Stop playing games with the citizenry over this! Hamilton NEEDS a clean, reliable, environmentally sensible public transportation system. And I mean the CITY of Hamilton, not bloody Ancaster. Pouring money into development in Ancaster, Stoney Creek and properies on top of the escarpment is destroying Hamilton. Address the situation by unifying the downtown core, east and west ends with this rail system.
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Ann Lawton-Barry says,
I have written to Mr. Bratina regarding my opinion on light rail (it's a "must"), among a couple of other things such as his inaccessibility (he accused the Hamilton Spectaor of being a second Rupert Murdoch problem), and his response to me was that I was "impertinent and derisive" to question his decisions regarding the City of Hamilton. And I voted for this man ! How dare he speak to voters like he does.
Please keep up the pressure on the premier and Mr. Bratina to see the future !
Ann Lawton-Barry (905) 389-9238
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