All Statements of Support
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Don Brown says,
As one who is making a transition fro car to public transport, i urge all Councillors to vote in favour of the LRT plan for Hamilton.
I am looking forward to quick, comfortable access to Hamilton's growing number of resources.
Don Brown
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Don Brown says,
As one who is making a transition from reliance on a car in favour of public transport, i urge my councillor and all others to vote in favour of the Light Rail Transit proposal for Hamilton.
I!m looking forward to geeater access to Hamilton's growing number of resources quickly, efficiently, comfortably, and in an environmentally friendly manner.
Don Brown,
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Armin Krauss says,
Why would you not invest in better public transit and forgo $1B by other governmental bodies?
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Christine Brown says,
I already take the number 5 from Ancaster to downtown. Please make getting across the City faster and more comfortable by building the LRT in Hamilton. I own a VW TDI and would just as soon leave it in the driveway. Let's continue to bring creative prosperity to Hamilton.
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AJ Fleming says,
It's time for Hamiltonians to make up for the sins of our fore-fathers. A urban core crushed in the 1950's & 60's by short sighted and narrow minded city counsellors who thought that destroying downtown vibrancy was a smart price to pay for creating the ultimate car-friendly infrastructure. And now, with a chance to start turning itself around, Greater Hamilton is suffering from road blocks that would have us go right back to those dark days of downtown decimation. That's inconceivable to those of us who have moved to Hamilton and see its potential as a city of greatness; but unfortunately that opposition is always going to come from those who cannot look forward.
We MUST open our eyes and look around us. Look to other cities, other places, other countries. Don't be afraid of doing this, embrace it. This is the only way forward. We lived in Vancouver during the endless debate and eventual construction of The Canada Line. We lived in Boston as the city embraced a decade of disruption & billions invested in The Big Dig. Small-minded opposition was a common theme in all of those places, but the world doesn't have to listen to that. In fact, it can't afford to. We need visionaries who are willing to look beyond the short term inconvenience and selfish indulgences. Suburban populations have never been known for their groundbreaking ideas in any city. Yet investment in the future of our downtown is desperately needed, like it or not, and there are enough intelligent, committed and passionate members of our city all over the place to make this groundswell a success.
Support the LRT, and help stop the fear of progress.
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Adam Fleming says,
It's time Hamilton started making up for the sins of its fathers.
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Amir Dautovic says,
Yes , all for it !!! Time to move forward with change improve traffic on the city streets giving more options to commuters . Good time to create jobs and clean up the city of Hamilton . It's time we are recognized as the beautiful city we are then the arm pit of Lake Ontario .
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Liam Brown says,
Public Transportation is a key component of a world class City, let's show Toronto how it's done!
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rich lianga says,
do it!
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David Escobedo says,
Let's accept the 1 billion dollars to build our future.
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Elysha Ardelean says,
This type of transit is long overdue in the city. This is a necessary project for the health and well-being of the future of Hamilton for all people of all walks of life.
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Kyle Krische says,
Canada in general is so far behind in transit from the rest of the world. This will be huge for the people in the city who need this most, who cannot afford a vehicle or even multiple vehicles for new young families. Most of the opposition is coming from areas uneffectived by the construction and from particular social classes who value their minor inconvenience over the future and well-being of an entire city.
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Dawn Pray says,
Hamilton must invest in LRT for all. For my friends that say , I will never use it, please please this is something that will make our city grow as well as help our citizens. Though you may not use it, when you come to a downtown hospital for tests, treatment...how do you think all the employees get there? Do we want our children to have to go to Toronto for jobs forever?
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Jo-Anne Ballarano says,
LRT would bring Hamilton on par with other modern Canadian cities- Toronto, Kitchener, Calgary,Edmonton for example. The LRT would provide a necessary east west transit option. If the project is not completed now it will only become increasingly expensive.
LRT will attract forward thinking and entrepreneurial initiatives. It will breathe new hope and life into a tired lower city. The aesthetic component of LRT immediately conjures images of progressive thought and modernity. -
Aaron Weafer says,
There can be no logical reason to say no to this.
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Andrew Baulcomb says,
Public transit is a worthwhile investment in any major city. It benefits the environment, enhances public health and wellbeing, and strengthens a community's national and international reputation. Let's make a sound decision for Hamilton's future.
Sincerely,
Andrew Baulcomb
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Nancy Henderson says,
I wholly supportive of using the $1b offered to advance the LRT plan for Hamilton and improve transit in Hamilton and the surrounding area.
To those City Councillors and politicians involved - please follow through on these plans (Councillors, can't forget stadium-by-default fiasco)!!!
I live in an older area of Ancaster - love my proximity to trails here, but - can/do cycle to work in Hamilton - shop in the core (market, Mustard Seed, indie shops) - entertainment dollars are mostly spent right downtown in the core.
I'm a Sobi/user/supporter/subscriber even though there are no stations here in Ancaster.
LRT will enhance Hamilton and area connectivity - living, working, and playing!
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Joel Arndt says,
LRT has a way of uniting a city.
Quick transit between Downtown and East Hamilton opens opportunity for business collaboration. It lets people consider travelling to the edges of the city for events or for an afternoon outing. Even those of us with cars would consider an LRT trip over driving because it eliminates the search for parking and navigatin Hamilton's confusing tangle of one-ways.
The prospect of LRT is already drawing investment. There is a recently formed company buying property called "Light Rail Living." There is only one obvious reason their money is spent in Hamilton.
I say the construction headaches are woth it. We'll figure it out. Hamilton has healthy communities. We can rally together and make the construction dance something more entertaing and less depressing.
To Hamilton Council, please figure this out. Make sure we get LRT. Let's not waste such a massive gift to future Hamilton.
Thank-you,
Joel ArndtP.S. It's not just a gift to the future, but to ourselves as well. Even though this is a huge project, we will all get to enjoy its benefits. We just need to hold on to the vision of the finished result (new infrastructure and economic boost).
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Susan Corrigan says,
SAY YES! A no vote would be end of what is a wonderful renaissance in our beautiful city. We need to build a city that is equitable, accessible, and green.
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David Serafini says,
Dear Council,
I ask you to remember why we decided to build an LRT at the outset of this process. Our transit system is an investment in future development that will allow for increased mobility options, more efficient land use, less pollution, and increased tax revenues. There will certainly be some inconveniences, but the construction of a modern rapid transit system will benefit the entire city in the long run. Even if the local ratepayers were paying a portion of the cost, it would still be a great idea. Turning down 100% capital funding from the province would be ludicrous. Please continue to support the LRT plan as you have in the past
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Anne Tennier says,
I hope, and frankly expect, our City Council to reaffirm its support for LRT. Any project of this magnitude will have some uncertainties, and details will firm up as design is completed. But we cannot wait until every detail is nailed to get started. It is much more productive to accept that there will be disruption and work to figure out how to support those businesses and individuals who will be impacted. This has the potential to be a transformative project for Hamilton. Let's be on the train when it leaves the station.
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Emmett Pearce says,
I live in Ward 6, on Hamilton Mountain, and I support the building of the LRT.
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Parker Martin says,
I live right downtown, right in the path of the proposed construction. I want this in my downtown core. I have lived in Geneva and other world class cities throughout Western Europe that have this very same 21st Century method of public transit. It is beyond convenient, it improves quality of life.
To pass up this opportunity would be beyond stupid.
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John Morris says,
I think the LRT is a huge opportunity for the city to improve transportation in the city and to spur development.
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Maria Strybos says,
Please plan for a sustainable future instead of focusing on the next election cycle! Support transit!
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Carolyn Brown says,
I hope to retire in the hammer. I don't want to drive unless I'm heading out of the city entirely. Come on....be brave, be a forward thinking city
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Liam Reilly says,
Great opportunity for dt core growth and connection of the entire city. This should not even be a debate.
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Lane Dunlop says,
Everyone talks about Hamilton being a city on the rise, but sometimes it feels as though it is happening in spite of some members of our City Council. Don't let this opportunity pass us by.
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Jason McGibbon says,
I find it frustrating and sad that once again there is waffling by city council regarding a major issue for Hamilton. LRT has been discussed and commitments made which we the residents of Hamilton would like to see honoured.
LRT is an important step for a developing city with as much potential As Hamilton. To turn down the funds and back away from such a development would truly be a step backwards which would squash so much of the potential that we have begun to see turn to reality. -
Rita Bailey says,
I have lived in downtown Hamilton for twenty years and I love this city. I believe an east-west LRT system will transform the city, making it an even better place to live and work.
Any project like this requires some pain. It's like renovating a house. You live with the inconvenience, the noise, the dust, the disruption to your daily routine, muttering and grumbling. When it is finally over you get to enjoy the benefits of that inconvenience for years to come.
I would urge all councillors to realize that cities are changing. The car is no longer king. Young people want more from their city than highways and more cars in their driveway. We have many highways throughout Hamilton. It's time we had a sustainable and innovative transit system.
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