Raise the Hammer
Send Council a message. Remind them why LRT is a good idea - why they unanimously supported it just three years ago.
By RTH Staff
Published July 06, 2011
Please take a minute to contact City Council, tell them you support light rail transit in Hamilton, and remind them why they chose to support it as well.
Since Hamilton City Council voted unanimously in 2008 to support LRT as the preferred option for its east-west Rapid Transit plan, city staff and engaged citizens have been active in developing that plan, conducting the necessary studies, and holding public information centres, stakeholder sessions and focus groups.
Literally thousands of Hamiltonians have actively participated in supporting and developing Hamilton's LRT bid. Metrolinx, the provincial body coordinating regional transit, has called Hamilton's public engagement "unprecedented".
But some Councillors seem to have missed all this, and have even forgotten why they supported LRT in the first place. Instead of focusing on the best way to design, fund and realize LRT, they're back to square one debating whether LRT is even a good idea.
That's why they need your help.
Send them a message. Remind them why LRT is a good idea - why they unanimously supported it just three years ago.
Remind them why a broad consensus of Hamiltonians - including the Chamber of Commerce, the Realtors Association of Hamilton and Burlington, the Downtown and International Village BIAs, the Jobs Prosperity Collaborative, the Poverty Roundtable, and multiple neighbourhood associations and community councils - recognize that a comprehensive, well-thought-out LRT plan is essential to our future as a prosperous, economically dynamic, sustainable city.
If you want your message to Council published on RTH, please copy us with your letter and we will be happy to share it to help inspire other Hamiltonians to speak up.
By Robert D (anonymous) | Posted July 06, 2011 at 13:16:56
I'm presently at work, but will definitely send something when I'm home.
By OompaLoompa (anonymous) | Posted July 06, 2011 at 13:39:57
I am afraid Clark is right. LRT is a pipe dream. As for Bratina...on again, off again, on again, he's off again. That's what happens when you are in the middle. You are buffeted by those around you.
By michel (registered) | Posted July 06, 2011 at 16:37:12
I support trolley busses. m.
Comment edited by michel on 2011-07-06 16:55:53
By mike_sak (registered) | Posted July 06, 2011 at 17:56:03
I sent a quick email to Mr. Mayor
Could we find out which councilors are wobbly on this issue? I have not really been able to determine who is opposed at this time.
Secondly we need to keep track of CHML 900, a station which consistently supports the worst possible decision for Hamilton's growth. In the past I have heard nothing but negative FUD from that AM station. CHML is important because it single handedly created the furor that lead to the pathetic Stadium outcome (however it is a good outcome from an LRT Stadium match up ;)). I could see it doing the same thing with LRT.
By MichaelS (anonymous) | Posted July 07, 2011 at 13:26:59
Just e-mailed the mayor and all councillors. How can they blow that enormous amount of money on the money losing privately owned CFL team and even think twice on this LRT issue?
By is there anybody out there? (anonymous) | Posted July 07, 2011 at 14:47:14
Question for all the rth folks sending letters - are any councilors replying? maybe you could post your replies (or the sound of crickets) in the comments.
By mystoneycreek (registered) - website | Posted July 08, 2011 at 07:38:32 in reply to Comment 65746
Here's a 'response' from Councillor Clark, via his community blog:
By Kevin (registered) | Posted July 08, 2011 at 10:54:21
Mysterique is right about CHML. Boycott the station and their advertisers.
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