All Statements of Support
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Jonathon Valeri says,
Yes, as a student, a G drivers license holder, and an advocate by taking our transit and differing away from using a vehicle (one in possession but do not use), I believe this city will echo through years with an example of progress a city can make through using LRT and affordable, reliable, and sufficient transportation. No more excuses, look at others that have built. This will revitalize our city in ways never imagined because we cannot know our future, but we can guide ourselves to its success
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Matt S says,
Great idea!
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Jacklyn Campbell says,
Please proceed with election campaign promises and earlier Council decisions to proceed with the Hamilton LRT. The LRT will facilitate moving people across Hamilton and various points within the city. All day GO service between Hamilton and Toronto will facilitate moving people out of Hamilton to their jobs in Toronto. Fulfil those earlier promises and decisions and built the LRT - stop the back-tracking!!!!
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nikki li says,
please support this opportunity
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John Reinink says,
This has been in the works for many, many years and some of you were elected into this position *because* you supported this project. So... where is it? Don't let this be added to your list of broken promises.
And not only this, but the LRT project is a fantastic one for a city that is desperately in need of downtown revitalization. Please make a step of support in this project. Now. -
Martin Eckart says,
It's time to stop waffling on these large /already committed/ projects that are good for the entire city.
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Brad Pidscalny says,
Hamilton needs this lrt transit system to. It will bring much needed revenue for the city, and will liven it up for the public, bring more investors to the city. Ect...
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Matthew Klucowicz says,
A greatest city is one that gives its people the most mobility. Put Hamilton back into motion.
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Simon Woodside says,
Light Rail is key to the city's future. The economic impact in similar cities in north america -- of the same size, character, industry -- has been revolutionary. Can Hamilton afford to miss out? I don't think so.
It seems that the population and the government was all aligned in favour until Mayor Bratina started to bad-mouth the initiative. Is that good leadership?
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Rick Beauchamp says,
I listened with interest to the data and information provided by the delegate from Washington,D.C., concerning the experience in that community and several others who have made an investment in LRT. Based on experiences in several other jursidictions, it would appear that strong evidence exists to demonstrate the positive economic spin-offs that LRT can initiate.
Clearly, no singlular action can be the panacea to resolve the economic travails of this community - but - LRT represents a progressive and dynamic element which could produce substantial benefits to this community.I urge city councellors to be thoughful, strategic, and bold. Surely there are broader advantages to be realized from this initiative in comparison to the narrower benefits that might derive through investment in a velodrome!
If finite dollars dictate the need to prioritize, count me in support of LRT 1st!
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Lauren Webster says,
Dearest everyone,
I am a Hammer-girl born and raised. I love this city even though careers have led me elsewhere here and there. Everywhere I go, I brag that I'm from Hamilton - I joke that in infects your very being and you just can't help but love it.
This all being said, I'm becoming less and less hopeful for Hamilton's future. There is so much potential in this city. There's so much pride. But the narrow-minded view to keep sprawling outwards and not protecting our core "because it's already dead" is really getting to me. This past weekend, I went to a garlic festival in Toronto. This was held in a restored Brick Factory. They used the old warehouse as a covered outdoor market, the quarry they have turned into paths, ponds and gardens, and they have built a green conference centre that can house weddings, corporate events, etc. All I kept thinking was "Man I wish Hamilton would get its act in gear". I actually took pictures of all the steps they had posted of how they turned an abandoned and contaminated factory to such a beautiful city site.
All this rambling does have a point. Hamilton needs to get its act in gear. Let's start with a trusted method of transportation and then let's move towards reclaiming our downtown (I'll keep my fingers crossed for micro-breweries and patios).
"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we
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Sally Luke says,
Bring back Fred.
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Rita Bailey says,
I grew up in Toronto, near a street car line, and travelled on it regularly. In terms of noise and pollution, they are far superior to buses.
A light rail line for a city like Hamilton is a must, not an option. An east-west line is a priority to connect the many neighbourhoods in the lower city, the university, hospitals and shopping areas.
I grew up in a culture that worshipped the car, but those days are gone. Young graduates today can't afford a car and are increasingly turning to transit. As our population ages, more seniors are giving up their cars. Light rapid transit is the way of the future, and Hamilton can't afford to not make it a priority.
As for the cost, it's like insulating a house. You need to invest the money up front in order to save money and benefit the environment in the long run.
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mike luyk says,
I think LRT will help make this city great!
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Miodrag Matic says,
As Hamilton grows in population, our public transit must match if we are to keep up with the times. Light rail will be quick, environmentally more friendly and rejuvenate the downtown core. With a dwindling steel industry, reliable Toronto like transit to and from downtown can foster the much needed growth in Hamilton.
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ken burlock says,
The stadium issue and now the velodrome probably directly benefits 50,000 residents, only 10 percent.
LRT would provide far more benefits to a greater portion of our population, spread throughout our City. That alone should convince our politician to push hard to see it become a reality.
The LRT's presence would drive our economy forward such that "THE FRILLS" would become much more affordable while maintaining a reasonable tax rate.
Can't really see a downside.
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Joshua Smalley says,
It's time for Hamilton city council to pursue a bigger vision. Light rail transit will go a long way to attracting a younger and more vibrant generation to this city. Light rail and all-day GO transit are synergistic visions. If we need to raise taxes for this we should -because in the end we all benefit.
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Matthew de Zoete says,
I strongly support building the LRT in Hamilton and believe it will be a positive development for the city and province.
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Phyllis Alfano says,
I am in support of LRT for Hamilton.
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Katherine Crosbie says,
Please don't waste anymore time and Taxpayers' money on another "feasibility study" when clearly this has already been done and it concluded that LRT was the right way to go. What has changed? We have a new Mayor who is very good at making disparaging remarks about issues which should now be in the "WORKS". Does that mean that everything done before he arrived on the scene has no meaning now?
It's time to move forward.
Council needs to take control of LRT planning and make it a priority again. The Province needs to indicate that they will keep their promise to fund its construction.
It's time for Hamiltonians to remind the City and the Province that we believe - as the City's and the Province's studies have confirmed - that LRT is the right decision.Now it's time for the City and the Province to finish the job of building LRT.
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Jeff Stock says,
Please have the courage to bring this city into the 21st century and implement the LRT program into Hamilton.
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Grant Ranalli says,
I am a huge supporter of LRT in Hamilton. Studies here and in other cities have clearly shown that light rail will alleviate any transit congestion we have now and into the future(read: B Line) and also produce economic spin-offs that will help to revitalize the downtown core and stimulate development along the B and A line routes.
How a city could turn its back on a significant chunk of provincial funding is beyond me. All day GO service is long, long overdue but it is independent - or perhaps even and integral part of an overall sustainable transit plan the MUST include LRT. Let's get moving - sooner rather than later - or we will end up in the dust while other municipalities (Kitchener/Waterloo) grab the brass ring while we are left standing at the platform as technology and innovation bypass those who hesitate. -
Dan Charleton says,
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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Tom Ratcliffe says,
"Honey, when I bent down on one knee on the beach at sunset, slipped that diamond ring on your finger and asked for your hand in marriage, what gave you the idea it was a sincere and heartfelt proposal?"
We're actually lobbying city leadership to support a project they've already publicly endorsed?
What's the negative here? Who loses?
We simply want to take a proven model for urban revitalization, with funding available to boot, and apply it in Hamilton.
The city deserves it.
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Alan Drummond says,
I fully support LRT . I am tired of looking on TV at other cities around the world that have electrified and LRT facilities. we are so backward in Canada in this regard.
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David Cummins says,
I belive that LRT is important for the future development of this city. The time is now to move forward with this.
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james dalgetty says,
The municipal government of Hamilton has failed the city for approximately 40 years .It has gone from a vibrant city to one that is circling the drain in so many ways.The city has restored an embarrassment of a city hall,spent a vast amount on an art gallery that is hidden away with a sign that makes it look like a no frills store.Many buildings have been torn down or let decay without any repercussions.The city has allowed Bob Young to extort the city regarding the stadium.He was allowed to threaten the city into moving it from the west harbour.Remember the site was no good because there was no easy access ,no visibility for naming rites,inability to have concerts,no parking etc.Out of the blue he likes the old site which would provide none of his criteria.And now he seems to not paying for any of it.After a year or so of playing elsewhere there will be a vastly eroded fan base and Mr Young will have no reason to maintain the team in Hamilton.The lrt is needed in Hamilton for two reasons.The obvious one is to provide fast,cheap ,ecologically sound transportation.The second is for the psyche of the city.Every city needs infrastructure improvement .That's a given but there's more to a city.Hamilton has such a poor image both internally and externally.The lrt(as would the velodrome) would be be such a source of pride.
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Deborah Fusilier says,
Please don't 'de-rail' the energy and momentum of the downtown revival! We just put our house on the mountain on the market so we can move downtown, partly on the promise of light rail across the lower city.
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Pat Roberto says,
I am tired of our elected representatives at all levels playing word games. Do what is the best for the city, otherwise get out of the way!
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Jeff Mallany says,
LRT will be the best thing to happen in/to hamilton in 20 years.....It should be supported by all levels of governement.
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