All Statements of Support
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Mark Poole says,
I have full faith that our committee will reaffirm the fact that the LRT will proceed with full steam ahead on, as intended.
The ones not on board, and from my understanding not apart of the committee, should perhaps reconsider their role as a public figure representing anything to do with our city. Maybe they can apply for a job more suited to their mentality, i dont know.. I hear there's an opening for walking in a straight line. Actually im not even sure they'd be qualified for that either.
GO LRT!!Markus
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Matthias Feiner says,
As a resident in Central Hamilton I urge you to finalize the steps needed to assure funding will be irreversibly in place for the Hamilton LRT. Hamilton LRT will be a catalyst for this city to become an attractive place to live for future generations. A modern and competitive city requires efficient and a good balance of transportation options. LRT is a win-win-win for all Hamiltonians, the city and the province as it will attract new residents, new developments and prosperity, which will result in a larger tax base, more jobs and will facilitate a transition from old industrial to a modern economy.
Sincerely
M.F. Hamilton resident
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Virginia kivell says,
I support LRT for Hamilton !
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Randy Coutts says,
I am excited to see Hamilton's LRT program begin. Not only will this enable people to get around the city more easily, but it will also help show that we are a city focused on technological advancement and growth. LRT will help to show we are no longer a steel town and considered a joke by many, but a vibrant, progressive community that embraces change and advancement.
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Brandon Nelson says,
Enough dilly-dallying. Let's get moving!
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Vince Franco says,
I fully support the LRT! I live in an area that will be inconvenienced by years of construction, but I see the bigger picture. It's time to stop debating "IF" and start developing the transportation that appeals to businesses, pedestrians and the greater good of the city - from rural to urban. We should all be proud of a downtown that looks clean, professional and able to keep up with this progressive renewal. Anyone opposed to the LRT and its funding is just playing politics and wasting all of our time.
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David Wootton says,
I guess what I read about Hamilton 's council being incompetent may be true. Why would not any sane municipality be so excited about a GIFT of $1B !!!!! I would be worried about the opposite - that the next government reneges on the announcement. I'm shocked that this is not already "sewn up" so to speak! If Hamilton is not "excited", they may find some nefarious reason to cancel it. At the moment, I am so JEALOUS of Waterloo!!!! What a way to destroy the future of Hamilton and local outlying municipalities.
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Radha Menon says,
This is important for the growth and prosperity of Hamilton's citizens especially those of us who live downtown.
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Peter Hill says,
There are many people who will object to this improvement, just as there will always be when an opportunity appears along with some short-term negatives such as construction inconvenience. Leadership means seeing beyond the near term and recognizing what the future holds and acting on the advice of those who have INFORMED opinions.
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Frank Rocchi says,
Railways have been one of the primary engines of growth for this country, historically. This city needs this project if it is to come fully into the 21st century. Please ignore the naysayers and the wardheelers who do not share our combined vision for the future. Run the spur line all the way to the waterfront to increase both access and services.
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Ratka Skorucak says,
Actually, it was well addressed in past discussions about LRT and how it will be great for Hamilton.
Why is so hard for some Hamiltonian's to think about future?
I am hoping it will go ahead and already done work will be the base for continuing with this projects.I was and I am supporting this project believing in making good decisions for Hamilton.
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Leslie Falzone says,
We need to become a modern city, more and more young people are not buying cars or even getting their driver's licence. We need options and a good mix of transit in our city. We need to expand our public transit coverage.
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Les Szamosvari says,
I fully support the construction of our own LRT system.I have lived in, and visited, cities where there was a downtown line. I found that transit in these cities was efficient, even for someone who didn't know his way around. I believe that this project will help to make Hamilton a better city to live in. The disruption will be forgotten once the LRT is working. Think of Toronto when the Yonge Street subway line was being built. We can embrace this huge project.
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Valerie Louter says,
An LRT system in Hamilton will help to build a stronger and more integrated city as all residents have better access to all parts of the city. The province is on-board and we need to keep moving forward. It's time to move our transit system into this century!
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James Quinn says,
In the past, Hamilton City Council has been reluctant to spend tax dollars on alternate transportation, preferring instead to spend on new roads and automobile infrastructure. In this day of climate change concern, I would hope that councilors recognize the importance of alternate transportation. LRT is one element in an important shift towards sustainable transportation. Please support this important venture and help make Hamilton a climate leader. It's time to build LRT.
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Trish Vanson says,
I am writing to express my continued support for Light Rail Transit in Hamilton. We need to move ahead with the plan to achieve Hamilton's economic and environmental potential.
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Nimal Dissanayake says,
WE STRONGLY SUPPORT LRT
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Graeme Luke says,
Hamilton needs LRT to ease congestion and make our city better
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William Harvey says,
Just get on with the project & bring LRT to Hamilton. We all benefit from this.
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Tom Belshaw says,
It's about time that this City of Hamilton enters the 21st century.The smaller City of Kitchener-Waterloo has NOW half completed their LRT WITHOUT full funding from the province....That city has to fund a third of the cost ON THEIR OWN.Their city politicians are on the ball more so than our people at Hamilton City Hall..LETS ALL GET ON BOARD & get this done NOW & not wait for a future Ontario Government to CANCEL the total funding we now have.We should NOW StART the needed new infrastructure construction( water & sewers ) which must be done before any tracks are laid.....There will be a lot of disruptions of course during this massive construction process...a lot of people on the route will be upset but the result WILL BE WELL worth it....Just look at how successful the one in Calgary has become.....YES ENOUGH OF THE GAMES.....Thanks for the opportunity to express myself.........TOM
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MARGERY/JAMES MUN says,
We definitely support the LRT in Hamilton--
Its time to stop debating and move ahead
We taxpayers are tired of council spending so much money and time hashing and re-hashing (RE HILL CREEK/ THE STADIUM ) -
Crystle Numan says,
I support LRT in Hamilton to increase public and healthy tradition choices.
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Mary Bowness says,
If we are to ever emerge out from under the shadow of a polluted city it will be because we're successful in increasing public and active transportation. Here, cars rule, and it is a damning indictment. We know the numbers, for not only pollution but for pedestrian death and injury. We'd like to bring people to the city, we'd like it to be inclusive, and because fewer and fewer people are choosing to drive, we need to build the infrastructure that supports a carless society. The LRT is a big step in the right direction for Hamilton.
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Christopher Hunt says,
The light rail project MUST proceed. Hamilton is going to be left behind BADLY if it doesn't.
Needless to say, its effectiveness will depend on how efficiently the bus system ties into the rail lines, with hassle-free transfers. (The Toronto system owes its success to this.) If LRT and the HSR buses are thought of as two different systems, that will be fatal.
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JEANETTE HUNTER says,
Hamilton is starting to be the place to live...real estate is booming...especially in the north & east end of the city...
Hamilton is MORE than ready!!!!
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Tanya Abrams says,
PLease help support tomorrow, today.
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Fort Roberto says,
As a resident of Ward 7 for the last 35 years, I would like to remind our newly minted Councillor, Donna Skelly, that this household fully supports the LRT. She better get on board quickly or she will not be around too long. She has already screwed up already by showing her Conservative stripe and voting against the Mayor's campaign to spend money on poverty. Having travelled to other parts of the world, we have seen the benefits of having an LRT in a city. Full steam ahead !
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Sally Muscat says,
As a new resident to Hamilton from Toronto, I know firsthand how incredibly beneficial to both residents and business owners an LRT can be and the potential for growth and attraction to Hamilton it can create. Easier access to a city's businesses and downtown core is so vital - look at how it is developing Toronto! I am very excited about Hamilton's LRT plan.
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Paul Federico says,
Looking forward to LRT in Hamilton !!!
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Grant Ranalli says,
I firmly support LRT for Hamilton and sincerely hope that the Province will make good on its commitment to fund the program ($1B).
AS usual, there are always a few naysays that refuse to see the vision the province and many Hamiltonians have for the successful future of the city but support has been growing and I am looking forward to becoming involved in the design consultation process.
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