All Statements of Support
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Holly Di Nicolantonio says,
LRT is needed for the growth this city is planning and currently seeing happen. With multiple high rise condos being put in the downtown core building a simple and reliable transit network via LRT.
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John Rogers says,
During my career I had the privilege of visiting dozens of cities across North America and Europe. A common element of the prosperous, growing cities or cities undergoing renewal is that they all have electric powered rail-based transit to build their communities around. Stagnant and declining communities rarely had rail-based transit. Bus based transit systems usually contributed to communities developing a caste transportation system and society where the disadvantaged take buses and more prosperous residents use private transportation, usually individual automobiles. Over the years I developed a similar personal policy when visiting any city. If the city had electric rail-based transit, I would plan my visit around using transit. If the city did not have electric rail-based transit, I would rent a car.
Hamilton deserves a transportation system that will bind the community and foster equality and growth. Only electric powered rail-based transit can accomplish this.
Also, the province has purchased dozens of properties for the purpose of constructing the LRT and those properties have been mostly boarded up for some period of time. If the LRT does not move forward, the community will suffer for generations because of these derelict properties created by the province. As citizens we will have the right to pursue compensation for the damage to our community and property values. -
Matt Stevens says,
Let is an important part of the path that leads Hamilton into the future.
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Marina Mastracci says,
The decision to cancel the LRT project is short-sighted in light of future demands to provide efficient, modernized cost-effective, cleaner transportation.
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John Day says,
Please this is a major opportunity for GTHA and Niagara region to move forward... don't give up on it.
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Helen Sadowski says,
Modern cities that work well have excellent public transit. Hamilton is growing and needs modes of transportation that move people quickly, are carbon neutral and offer users safe and clean transport.
The decision by the province to stop the LRT project was never supported neither by facts nor data. The province said the project was no longer affordable but refused to provide financial documentation to support their argument.
The federal Infrastructure Minister has offered to bring federal funds to the table and is only waiting for the province to agree to proceed.
The preliminary work to build an LRT system in Hamilton has been done. Why are we second guessing this project now?Helen Sadowski
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Sarah Sullivan says,
Hamilton desperately needs LRT and I implore this committee to follow through and ensure it is built. Our city requires modern, rapid transit in order to become a more livable space. I live in an area with little transit but would absolutely use the LRT to get from McMaster to downtown and to the East end. I would strongly prefer this over driving and parking, and I am not alone in this. Our bus system is not great and could be improved with additional transit options. Help me spend my money in our city!
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Tom Flemming says,
I support the LRT. Hamilton needs more and better publlic transportation than we have currently.
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Eric Johnson says,
I firmly support the Task Force choosing LRT as the best option for Hamilton. I want the development that LRT will bring to downtown and uplift that that will bring to our city. A strong downtown means a strong Dundas, Ancaster, Hamilton Mountain, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Eastend, and Westdale.
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Jay Garden says,
We need the LRT in this city. Urban growth requires students & young professionals accessing the downtown core. This demographic does NOT have the same need, desire or attachment to personal cars that we do.
Remember, a huge part of the cost of installing LRT was for the infrastructure replacement along the line, we need to reminder the council that those infrastructure improvements will still need to be done, either on the province's dime, or the city's, so let Ford pay.
I personally think that Hamilton needs to attract a younger white collar demographic to grow and the LRT is critical to that.
Jay Garden
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Robert Meneguzzi says,
Please recommend the LRT. Enough time, money and effort have been spent to abandon a project that will allow Hamilton to grow and flourish into a thriving metropolis.
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Tim McClemont says,
Support LRT. It's the best investment for Hamilton for decades to come.
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Anna Vermaat says,
Bringing the city of Hamilton into a sustainable future transportation system with the LRT should be the only consideration. It's what we voted for as Hamilton residents in the last municipal election.
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Mark Galli says,
Please reconsider your decision to cancel the LRT. It’s an important investment in city that will provide great opportunities for new development.
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Matt Snider says,
In the past 5 years of living in Hamilton I have grown to love this city more than any other place I have lived before. This city has a special feeling of community and resilience that isn't matched anywhere else. We are a city that deserves the LRT project and the uplift that it bring to the city as a whole. Ford government, KEEP YOUR PROMISE!
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Paul W says,
LRT is the right choice for Hamilton. More busses is not an option. Start the infrastructure projects now!
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Robert Ozimek says,
Bring LRT to Hamilton.
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Tyler Jewiss says,
Please support lrt, we need the investment in public transit
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Elly9 Bowen says,
Hamilton needs the LRT to allow it to live up to its potential. Wr need more public transportstion and fewet cars.
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Cheryl Reid says,
LRT is the key to saving our downtown!
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Eric Mills says,
As a frequent visitor to Hamilton, it is readily apparent to me that the city would benefit greatly from an LRT that is visible, reliable and convenient for many people and businesses. As the population ages and the climate crisis grows, building the LRT is an excellent investment for Hamilton and would vitalize the central city.
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Kyle Whaley says,
The LRT is the future if the city. Infrastructure and investment in the future needs to be considered over shirt term cost increases. There exists no world in which this gets cheaper in the future, and this needs to happen for the city.
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Amar Negandhi says,
No single project will have a better impact on Hamilton economically and socially than the LRT. Don’t meet this up
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J. C. Szamosi says,
In the decade that I have lived in this city, Hamilton has treated Main and King streets as primarily through-streets, much to the detriment of the businesses and residents along that corridor. In order to have an economically vibrant and equitable downtown, Hamilton needs functional public transit that prioritizes local movement and environmental sustainability. The planned LRT would be an important step in that direction and I urge municipal, provincial, and federal governments to prioritize making it happen.
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Nat Jackette says,
Please choose lrt
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Allan Avery says,
The recent cancellation of the pre-approved LRT was a major blow to Hamilton's economic future and a huge setback to the future of our public transportation system. We have not heard of the cancellation of Mississauaga's LRT project, nor Toronto's subway extension plans. Mr. Ford, why do you despise the city of Hamilton???
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Frances Neufeld says,
As an Ontarian, and voting Hamiltonian I ask you to reinstate the LRT funding in Hamilton in order to establish one of the great Ontario cities as an example of forward thinking, and how cities and our Province can work together. Hamilton can be renewed to the ambitious City it once was.
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Michael Lock says,
LRT isn't being built for today but for the future.
This is essential to Hamiltons growth and environmental goals. It was also something my family considered in choosing to move our family from Barrie to a city that had real plans to address quality public transit. -
Erin Mallon says,
I am 100% in support of a Hamilton LRT. This mode of public transportation has proven to be successful around the world. The cost of not building this infrastructure now will cost the city, taxpayers, visitors and the province billions more in the future. There is no other comparable option. Electric busses will not draw people to the area, and more roads are a huge step backwards. Choosing LRT is showing that the city of Hamilton is serious about taking action to mitigate climate change and supporting local businesses on a pedestrian friendly route. An LRT will see density infill in the lower city. It’s success will lead to LRT on the mountain and other congested areas of the city. Choose LRT or nothing. Every other option is a waste of time and money.
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Aaron Lamers says,
The lower city needs this vital transit connection! I live less than a block from a proposed LRT stop and 3 of 4 members of my household would immediately benefit from the addition of an LRT on this corridor. We travel along this East/West route everyday for work, school, recreation and shopping.
I also believe that along with critically needed infrastructure improvement along the route, there would be vital and beneficial residential and commercial development, that will transform the lower city. I have seen this first hand, with several visits in the last five years to K-W. Stop playing politics with this city and build what has been promised!
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