All Statements of Support
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Esther Link says,
Hamilton needs LRT for a better future.
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myra Leyden says,
Better transit, better roads, better communities. I will be one of those people who will suffer through construction (at the end of my street, 10 houses away) BUT anticipate that the benefits to me, to my community, and to my adopted city, will be beneficial to everyone, now and for generations to come.
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Daniela Giulietti says,
Good public transit is good for everyone, even those who continue to drive personal vehicles, it helps to reduce traffic and idling of vehicles.
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Jennifer Ridge says,
There is no debate, we need this. Hamilton is going to be a major city in a few years and it's crucial that we avoid the major transportation issues cities like Toronto and Calgary are facing because they will cost 10 times as much in the future.
It's been proving time and time again. LRT is good for the people and it's good for business. Buses are not going to cut it.
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they will never sit in - Greek Proverb
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Paul Mason says,
I fully support the Provincial funding being directed to Hamilton for an LRT transit line.
The economic uplift that will result will prove the investment very wise.
The healthy future of my City is a stake, please support this project. -
Brendan Lanigan says,
I believe in the LRT.
I also believe in the city & province working together to minimize the negative impacts of construction on affected communities and businesses.
It is time to start moving forward.
Thanks
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Eric Gaydos says,
I believe this LRT project will be great for Hamilton, the 10th largest city in Canada, and allow it to grow economically and become a fantastic place to live.
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Ray Love says,
Nobody in their right mind would turn away 1 billion dollars on something that will benefit them. Let's all get aboard.
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Michael Stauffer says,
This will do so much for our wonderful city! It's time for our city to shine the way it used to...the way it's meant to! Please city council, get this right!
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Shelley Phillips says,
The LRT will be essential to keep traffic moving in this city!!
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Bob Berberick says,
We have been offered an incredible opportunity to start the modernization of our transit system. In addition, we will be afforded major infrastructure improvements (sewers, resurfacing etc) with no increase in local taxes.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to redevelop an area of the city that has been somewhat depressed for a long period of time. -
Don Hanzel says,
Don't drop the ball on this great opportunity !
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Gail Berberick says,
These funds are for LRT, why can't people understand this. The improved infrastruction will save the city millions, funds will be available to increase existing transit routes and development will increase along the line increasing taxes to the city.
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Daniel Moore says,
I am writing to ask City Council to show unified support for a strong investment in public transportation in Hamilton.
I am frustrated that I need to the take time to voice my continued support for LRT. Like many residents, I have already shown my enthusiastic support many times over - by voting for a mayor who promised to keep this issue moving forward, and by speaking with my councilor and neighbours. I was overjoyed to hear last May that the province was affirming its commitment and that project planning is underway and hoped that the hard work of planning finally begin.
It is dismaying to hear that a small circle of councilors are trying to raise doubts about the project at this stage. Councilor Collins and Councilor Whitehead have each had numerous opportunities to articulate their concerns and receive direct feedback from staff. It seems wasteful to force the project planning to start over with no other reason than a small, poorly articulated desire to oppose the project in theory.
To be clear, I am a voting resident and want to see more investments in public transportation that will make our city more livable and accessible for everyone.
Finally, I hope that the divisive tactics used by Councilor Collins and Whitehead do not reflect on all Hamiltonians. My partner and I love this city and recently decided to buy a home here because it feels like a genuine community. We know our neighbours and are active in our neighbourhood - as is almost everyone else we know. The Hamilton we cherish uses bridge building and collaboration and shared vision to get work done. This makes the recent news from City Council all the more shameful. These councilors are not representing Hamilton well.
We hope that they will decide to put their efforts into building cities, rather than barriers, after learning more about the value of this project from the people of Hamilton.
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Rick Michal says,
I live in Ancaster but this is good for Hamilton.
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Shane Morin-Farraway says,
It's time Hamilton City Council do what's best for the future of the City and its residents.
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Scott Phillips says,
LRT in Hamilton is imperative to the growth of a wonderful vibrant city. To refuse the infrastructure money would be a giant mistake. I will do everything I can to make sure that any city councilor will be voted out of office for voting against LRT.
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Dave Michal says,
I am 35, please make the choice for LRT for my future kids and grandchildren.
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Janis Topp says,
Mayor and Councillors
I am totally in favour of LRT in Hamilton. The benefits, which have been made very clear in many other cities, are much needed here. The province's contribution makes it possible.
Please make it very clear that you are continuing in your unanimous support for Hamilton's LRT. -
Raymond Braun says,
All in favor - must do it !! 30 yrs,. ago Hamilton turned down a Monorail up the mountain, which was offered free by Ottawa (Vancouver has it - the Skytrain - from their airport and added more lines. If we had accepted, we would have the East-West line already.
Suggestion: should be a 1 m track, which many small European cities have and also, go downtown separate track on Main (east) and King (west).
Just go on with it !! Raymond Braun -
Ryan Plestid says,
I think it is incredibly important that the city council of Hamilton vote unanimously in favour of supporting the LRT. This is 1 billion dollars in capital funding that is being provided to our great city.
Council cannot squander this opportunity. This is a once in a lifetime chance to transform this city into a vibrant community with a successful sustainable downtown that does not rely on subsidies. This is a chance to provide infrastructure necessary for a diversified, vibrant economy.
Vote for LRT in Hamilton.
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Rudy Neufeld says,
Is it possible that our elected city council members are actually waffling about whether or not to use ONE BILLION DOLLARS offered from the Ontario government for the LRT? Hamilton is growing and beginning to thrive in so many ways. Let's all do what we can to keep this trend going full blast.
LRT works so well in so many other cities here in Canada and around the world. Let's get it done, and done right. Let's build it right out to the
Eastgate Mall - the sooner the better.
Our city and our environment will be greatly improved. -
Tony Hill says,
I think LRT is a great idea,and over 30 years ago,there was an idea of rapid transit in this city,but it was derailed by 1982.This time,may it not happen.Some design changes may be required,and I think it running down Main St. entirely might be the better option.Even slightly elevating some of the line could be good.I know cost is a factor,but so is the street space,especially down town.Still,may it happen.
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Nikola Patti says,
LRT will be good for an evolving Hamilton. In the end, worth the short term pain (for affected motorists and businesses) for the long term gain of attracting more residential infill and small business growth to the lower city and downtown. We want a walkable, transit efficient, shop filled, vibrant and healthy heart for the City of Hamilton.
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Jane Cudmore says,
Light rail will support increased ridership.
It will get folks that would not normally get out of their cars to use transit.
This is necessary for the future as we try to avert disastrous climate change.
The difference between buses and light rail means the difference between status quo leading to increased pollution and climate change and a new Hamilton with a vigorous light rail line with growing businesses, reduced congestion on the roads and in nasal passages, and paricipation in envronmental improvements. -
Carlos Pinho says,
This is a no brainer, Billion Dollars that we will pay in taxes, regardless if LRT comes to Hamilton or not. LRT is needed for Hamilton to survive in the future, this will create so many jobs, not to mention once it is done, it will attract many corporations to move and invest in Hamilton.
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Kat Bezner says,
I fully support the LRT. I think this is a vital investment into Hamilton and it will be worth every penny. I hope the city council can agree on this project to go forward and allow this city to move forward in development.
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Taylor Heres says,
I've grown up in Hamilton and I plan to stay here because I see its potential to be a world class city. LRT is crutial. It's everything we need to unite this city and streamline positive development.
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Matthias Feiner says,
LRT is the most critical and vital project leading to a renewal prosperity in Hamilton. All my neighbours, the neighbourhood community and my friends in Central Hamilton want this project to be implemented as soon as possible. We must defeat the Upper Hamilton councillors who have a very narrow vision and are only advancing their own interest at the expense of the benefits that the LRT would have for the entire city.
Sincerely,
M.F.
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Simon Mangan says,
I fully support LRT in Hamilton. I lived in a city during construction of an Lrt and used it afterwards. Well worth it.
And thanks for the funding Ontario.
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