All Statements of Support
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Dave Minard says,
LRT has the highest positive impact for Hamilton in terms of economic, social and environmental benefits. Multiple studies show the massive benefit this project will bring and Metrolinx's own comparisons show Hamilton LRT has higher net benefits compared to other projects in Toronto.
Hamilton LRT is the only project of its size that is ready to be implemented. With 12+ years of planning, extensive pre-construction work complete, over $160 million already spent and over 60 properties expropriated, the LRT project is well underway.
The federal government has offered to cover the funding gap for Hamilton LRT, which was the only reason Mulroney cited for cancelling the project in the first place.
Given these facts, the best solution is that the task force recommends LRT and any extra funding needed comes from the provincial government or the federal government.
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Kristin Norris says,
I live in the suburbs of Hamilton, and still support the LRT 100%. No councillor, mayor, or MPP will get my support and vote without giving support to the LRT. It’s time to move Hamilton into the present with real progress for public transit.
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Chris Oliver says,
Build it. Don’t be like Toronto 20yrs behind where they should be transit wise. The infrastructure under the route needs doing anyway. Mac to Centennial Station should be done. Then the busses can get me off the mountain faster.
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Emily Kulpaka says,
As a business who was slated for expropriation, paid for a number of assessments, and 4 years of lawyer fees and STILL supports the LRT, allowing it to be canceled at this phase is short sited and shows how little small business and community is valued in this town.
Finish the expropriations. Don’t have us waste 4 years of our business planning because we had to keep long term plans on hold. Don’t stop the infrastructure growth that the LRT was slated to bring. Don’t stop the increase of accessible transit for a growing special needs and senior population.
Our roads need, our community need it, our businesses need it.
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Franz Perez says,
The Hamilton LRT would go a long way towards encouraging sustainable commuting in the city of Hamilton. Our population centre grows every day, and new industries have been coming in with it, so it is more important than ever to get what could be our transit backbone installed and ready to serve those who live, work, and shop in town. It will also help connect the city to the GO Rail lines and the rest of southern Ontario. Plenty of infrastructure work needs to be done along the line anyways, so merging that work with the LRT construction seems like a no-brainer.
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Ian Downer says,
I feel that the LRT option for Hamilton is a key first step to revitalizing Hamilton’s transportation system. TheLRT would give us a sound focal point to build off of for the future.
My wife and I have the good fortune to travel to many cities with great transportation systems and it becomes an easy way to explore cities from right downtown to the far reaching suburbs. -
David Coren says,
It is imperative for the long term health of our City that the LRT moves forward.
Commerce, public transportation, the environment, all reasons why this project requires support.
The Federal government realizes this, its time for the province to understand the impact and get on board.
Thank you
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RAJ PATEL says,
We encourage to look at the interest and convince of our future generation after putting long term infrastructure in our city for more easy on transport and environmental friendly atmosfere.
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Timothy Allan says,
Hamilton needs this to reviatilize the downtown core and, to alleviate traffic on the 403 and QEW, and give small buisness a chance to thrive.
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Steve Sut says,
I live near the b line and it would be nice for senior citizen with mobility issues to have a smooth ride.
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Azher Siddiqui says,
Please get LRT back on track. No other option is going to make sense all things considered. Thank you for doing the right thing for this city and ultimately for our planet.
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Serguei Tchertok says,
I do not live in an area of the city that would be serviced by the LRT, but I recognize the importance of this project to Hamilton's development. I strongly support the LRT and I encourage the task force to recommend getting it back on track as soon as possible.
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Kairi West says,
The LRT would benefit our city tremendously. Keep the momentum going and watch this city thrive. Be smart.
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Ryan Poole says,
We have an opportunity to prepare Hamilton for the future, and revitalize our economy.
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Paul Carvalho says,
Our community is in desperate need of better transportation services.
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John McBrien says,
Please consider LRT as an option for the city. Think 'future' think 'sustainable' think 'progress'.
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Karan Van Patter says,
Hamilton needs the light rail. It was promised, we fought for it and we want it.
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Sandro Giulietti says,
All the work that has been done money invested time
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Mateo Larrazabal says,
It is ridiculous that the province is canceling this project. The LRT has the potential to completely revitalize the downtown core of Hamilton whilst providing an eco-friendly transit alternative to local Hamiltonians. Get this project back on track and give the city the investment it deserves.
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Helen Sadowski says,
As we prepare for a future where our planet is in extreme crisis we must take the necessary steps to do what we can. Investing in infrastructure and public transit. This is absolutely a necessary part of our work to make sure our children and grandchildren have a future.
It was extremely disappointing to see how much the Ontario government obfuscated about why they cancelled the Hamilton LRT project. They refuse to provide documentation and it would appear that they have lied. It's unacceptable to avoid accountability for decisions that impact society so much.
Perhaps our only saving grace will be the Liberal federal government who do believe in climate change and whose Infrastructure Minister has already expressed concerns.
Heen Sadowski
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Margaret Moore says,
This province needs to invest in public transit and infrastructure and the cancellation of this project was not well explained Or justified. Please reconsider. Also the highways are full along the QEW. We need to move people to good reliable LRT as a long term solution. Yes
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Andrew Thomson says,
While I dont live in Hamilton, I support the the construction of the Hamilton LRT as it is surely needed. It will result in economic growth in Hamilton, attracting development in the core of the City.
Should the project get back on track it should be expanded. The LRT should be expanded so that it runs from the Aldershot GO station in Burlington and terminates at the new GO station on Centennial.
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Susani Muma says,
I want the LRT on Hamilton. We need it. There has been too much done and too much money spent to cancel it. Tha decision to cancel the LRT was thoughtless and was a betrayal of pur municipality. We need the LRT and the progress it will bring to our city.
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Frank DeCurtis says,
This was a huge mistake please correct and give the city what it deserves
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George Smith says,
Hamilton has so much potential- it is an amazing city as it transforms itself into something that will fit in with the natural beauty of the area- the Burlington Harbor is getting cleaner, the Escarpment is a natural wonder, number of waterfalls, rivers and so much more- as Hamilton moves away from heavy industry into more of a health care center- an LRT would be great- it would prove that Canada, Ontario and the City of Hamilton are actually investing in phasing out oil as the backbone of our transit moves and economy
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Ian Fox says,
Updated transit is needed in our city. Buses are jammed. It helps update infrastructure and also moved this city forward with investment along the LRT corridor.
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George OVEREND says,
Please deliver our LRT because it will be so beneficial to our city. Reverse this awful mistake.
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Scott Phillips says,
Get back with the funding for the LRT in Hamolton or you can lose my vote for the next 15 years at least.
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Bryan Webber says,
We moved to Hamilton in Jan 2018. One of the attractions was the city’s progressive transit plan that included LRT. In the fall of 2018, I canvassed extensively for my ward candidate that was pro LRT, and she won. I also supported Mayor Eisenberger, as a pro LRT Mayoralty candidate, and he won. Premier Ford acknowledged this democratic outcome and committed his support to the project.
The decision to withdraw this support, with a confusing interpretation of the project’s capital and operating costs is unjustifiable, and easily corrected with a retraction.
Let’s get on with this overdue and fully considered investment, that will prove to be a strategic decision in the renewal of this city.
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Chris Ewing-Weisz says,
As a Hamilton resident who works with people of all income levels from across the city, I see a huge need for the prompt completion of the promised LRT. It would allow transit-dependent people to cross the city much more expeditiously than is currently possible -- important to allowing our most vulnerable citizens to access jobs and training -- and would encourage others who currently drive to take transit, relieving both congestion and pollution. Few projects can claim to do so much for so many.
Having the LRT would also bring much-needed economic development into the core area, and provide the key initial artery of an eventual broader rapid transit system that could tie the whole city together.
The province must not renege on promised resources that will make such an important difference to Hamilton and Hamiltonians.
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