All Statements of Support
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Paul Craig says,
Governments dithered for 25+ years over the Linc/Redhill....and look at the benefits now.Lets not do the same with LRT...build the darn thing..It will benefit the city for years to come.
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Sarah Cellini says,
Support the LRT project: it is a City-enhancing project for the betterment of Hamilton's social, environmental and economic future.
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Tim Amos says,
Good morning,
I'd just like to pass on my thoughts and support for the LRT project.
There are many naysayers who aren't even within the LRT area (*ahem* mountain councilors) and are trying to abolish a wise investment. This needs to happen. As a proud Hamiltonian, I can honestly say that I've seen the change in pace, culture, and overall well being of the city in the 5 years I've lived here. This investment would help boost our cities reputation. It would bring us closer to a more sustainable city and one which draws in MANY people from a younger generation. These are the ones who are environmentally conscious, who don't plan to have a car, and who want to live in an affordable city. What is now viewed as a proactive approach at $1billion, will most definitely turn into a reactive approach at the coast of $1.5 billion in a short time.
For those business owners who are worried along the construction corridor, I would suggest the city try to come up with a plan to help keep them afloat if/when business slows down. This is where the city does need to step in.
During construction, the foot traffic may dwindle slightly, but it may direct that traffic to other parts of the city like Kenilworth and Ottawa St which would help immensely to the local businesses.
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Hubert Shen says,
I really like the LRT from Hamilton can be able to build at the end. As all the newer millennials, immigrants,people from all around GTA will potentially attracted to city of Hamilton. LRT is one important element to improve the city attractiveness and improve city transport for more people to consider to live in Hamilton. Just look at all the cities that has LRT, and see the improvement on access and city transportation efficiency for the public. It will be a significant improvement for accessing Hamilton from east to west end, with currently HSR routes. LRT will only make the transportation access in a much more improve way. Think long term, it will help Hamilton as a city to a next level for attracting younger people to come in and start their life in Hamilton.
Regards
Hubert S. -
Laura Stewart says,
I'm really excited to see our city plan for its future like this. I'm also excited to use my car much less!
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Don Holland says,
Please do not squander this once in a generation opportunity. The councillors who are spreading misinformation must be taken to task. The city needs this if you wish to have a vibrant healthy city in the future.
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Desirée Kelleher says,
To whom it may concern,
I am an employee at McMaster University. I am a parent. I am pleased to live in the ever-growing city of Hamilton. I have for many years, now. My husband has lived here for most of his life.
I only want to see this city become even greater and part of that greatness is the ability for its citizens to move around with dignity and ease.
Not everyone can operate a car for so very many reasons. Physical inability do so. Brain injury. Age.
Some, by choice.
No matter what the reason is to use public transport, a light rail running East to West in our city will improve the journey of many of us and those that will come after. Don't fear the growing pains of construction.
Be visionary and bring Hamilton forward with LRT.Thank you for your time,
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Chris Cotoi says,
I strongly believe the LRT will improve transportation in Hamilton and it will also have a positive impact on businesses along the route.
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Ron Heres says,
Once Hamilton gets the LRT it will greatly transform the ability and lifestyle of its inhabitants . It will deliver the ability to get around town and enable people to expand their opportunities on many fronts . Less street traffic and more efficient travel will make this city a key proponent on the "Green " Front .
Clean city living is in demand and lays the groundwork for a city that balances its industrial roots with modern health and prosperity. Gone should be the days of unkept and unchecked pollution and now Hamilton can forge a new destiny of renewal and hope for many generations. I believe the "New" Hamilton will be one that makes this city proud and offers many a chance in the prosperity that follows.
Increased ability and efficiency is the engine that drives productivity . I'm proud that my Family has the chance to partake of the wonderful opportunity this will afford this great city. A great Thank You to the Govenrmental agencies that recognized the need and the foresight to implement and allocate the funds required . Hamilton says Thank You ! -
michael Maccharles says,
We must bring the city of Hamilton into the 21st. century as quickly and efficiently as is possible .. I have travelled the world quite extensively .. and European cities have for the most part far better people moving systems than we do.. whether they be LRT or old subway systems .. they move people.. millions of them daily.. IE : London ..Paris .. Boston ..NY Density is a must for a city to survive.. and Hamilton must get on with urban density and Transit.
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Eric Kania says,
Even if I lived on the mountain or Flamborough I would still support this considering there is 1 billion being offered by the province for this project. It'd be incredibly inept for council not to take advantage of this offer. Benefits far outweigh the cons so long as the council focuses it's efforts on ensuring the project is managed and planned as best as possible rather than wasting time returning to decisions that have already been made...Multiple times.
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Jane Cudmore says,
Dear Councillors,
I am a ward 1 resident, and I fully support implementation of the proposed LRT plans while hoping the final plans will include additional stops.
I am disappointed and saddened to learn some councillors' apparent firm and ongoing opposition to LRT and I do not understand the basis for their opposition.
I believe the proposed LRT plans will benefit all of Hamilton, making our streets safer, more walkable, add to economic prosperity, and most of all, remove reliance on cars which is harmful to our environment.
I urge you to follow through on the commitments you have already made to supporting this project, and that you get on with the work that needs to be done rather than entertain debate in attempts to sabotage the project ultimately aiming to cause it to fail, which would represent an unacceptable mistrust and mismanagement of money paid by all taxpayers in Ontario.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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William Renwick says,
I am against the LRT initiative for Hamilton. I am sure that you have already heard the reasons.
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William Gray says,
Hamilton has no need for LRT. It will be a waste of badly needed tax dollars that could be used to fix Hamilton's streets.
LRT will run from nowhwere to nowhere. The proposed route will impede the progress of Emergency vehicles and if there is a traffic accident at any of the crossing nodes the whole system will be shut down.
A bad idea concieved by incompetent people.
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Nadine Bernacki says,
The LRT and associated public amenities and design will bring Hamilton into the future as a world class city. It will reduce our contribution to climate change (via the use of fossil fuels for transportation) and have positive impacts on the mental and physical health of the urban population of our city as well as draw new people here.
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Les Szamosvari says,
Your Worship, Mr. Mayor, and Honourable Councillors,
more than ever, I am convinced that LRT is necessary in Hamilton to weaken the deadlock that an antiquated, automobile-based, transit plan holds on the progress of sustainable public transportation. -
Anita Kuehn says,
I'd like to express my support for LRT -- the City of Hamilton needs it!
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Tom Belshaw says,
As I said before,we need to get the word AMBITIOUS back to describing our great city.....now is the time for a MODERN EFFICIENT LRT to transport all those people who will be moving into those new downtown residential buildings being built at the moment. City council,get your heads out of the sand & look at what OTHER progressive cities are doing with transit (LRT)... The people of Hamilton voted you to the council to do the right thing in implementing an up-to-date transit service (LRT)The money is already allocated to this project...LET'S MAKE HAMILTON AMBITIOUS AGAIN for the future.........................TOM
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Brad De Boer says,
This is a step in the right direction. Moving forward is never easy. This will be a benefit for future generations! Congratulations! Hamilton!
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Tom Flemming says,
I support the fully-funded LRT for Hamilton. Better public transit is needed to take this city into the future. Council needs to say YES to this wonderful opportunity.
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Richard Brooks says,
I am a senior resident and lover of Dundas. But, I am also a resident of Hamilton and care about the health of our city.
I believe LRT can provide a major impetus to the better development of the City. By encouraging new development at the various LRT stops, we can further build on the current revitalization the City is experiencing.
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Thomas Lorini says,
Yes to LRT!!
I am all for the LRT in Hamilton. Yes there will be construction going on and some challenges getting around the city until its completed, but its the best thing for the city long term!
Lets step away from the shadows of the steel mills and start moving towards the modern world.
Go LRT GO
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Lia Bronsard says,
I believe that the LRT plans must stay on course! This will tremendously improve our town, and place Hamilton on the Map of well-planned and up and coming cities!
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Gesine Alders says,
I fully support the Hamilton LRT.
I ask you also to please consider putting a stop at the Delta, close to Gage Park. Many elderly people, or families with small children access this park on a regular basis. Placing the stop at Ottawa Street will be too far for mobility impaired individuals to walk back to the park. The Park is also a main destination for cultural events in the summertime.
Thank you for considering my remarks.
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Tony Hill says,
I sincerely hope the LRT goes through.We need electric and mass transit to get citizens interested.It;s been nearly 25 years since the last pure electric transit system existed here,and the remaining trolley buses had diesel motors installed in them for some reason.Before that,35 years ago,the ALRT system was a possibility,but was cancelled for various reasons I'm not sure of.I recently bought a book on Hamilton,with proposals that never came to fruition,and I looked at the then proposed ALRT route and thought that maybe the LRT should maybe follow that route more so due to our city's particular conditions.Maybe some of it could slightly elevated.Nonetheless,I hope it happens.
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Grant Ranalli says,
I very strongly support LRT for Hamilton. I urge council to get on with it. Everyone voted (several times) in support of it. I cannot understand how several councillors are now having second thoughts. The LRT is right for Hamilton on so many levels. It will spur further development, reduce noise and air pollution in the core, produce many jobs in building and operating it, it will allow us to replace aging infrastructure as part of the overall cost etc.
To say no to this project, after agreeing to it would be flip-flopping as well as foolhardy and frankly, cowardly.
If your constituents are unsure, your job is to educate them as to why you voted in favour of it in the first place. If conditions for it have changed sine that vote, they have only changed for the better (i.e. $1B in funding) -
David Zanchetta says,
Support LRT. Don't let Hamilton be left behind
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Cheryl Evans says,
The time for debate is over.
The time for action is now.
The right course for the future is clear.
The opportunity must not be lost.Vote to support LRT and build a better future for our city, our current citizens, and those who will come because of this once in a generation opportunity.
Chery Evans
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Catherine Clase says,
Please ensure we move ahead with LRT
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George Smith says,
Very Grateful for Hamilton to be getting this project- Hamilton has so much potential and this investment will fuel further investment in this great city as it moves away from steel and keeps moving toward becoming even more of a health care go-to city.
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