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Notice of Public Information Centres for Transit Project Assessment Process Hamilton B-Line Rapid Transit Project

The City of Hamilton has developed a plan for the introduction of Rapid Transit (RT) in the B-Line corridor over 13.78 kilometres between McMaster University and Eastgate Square. The objective of this work is to enhance transit service over the next 25 years and beyond by introducing high frequency RT service using Light Rail Transit (LRT). In addition to terminus stops at McMaster and Eastgate, line stop will be strategically located along the route for access by walking, cycling and north-south bus routes.

This map identifies the study boundary of the project: B-Line Map

This project is being implemented in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings (Transit Projects Regulation) of the Environmental Assessment Act. As part of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), an Environmental Project Report is being prepared and will be available for public review by fall of this year. All information produced in association with this project is available on the City’s Rapid Transit website: www.hamiltonrapidtransit.ca.

When & Where

Citizens of Hamilton (including the public, agencies and other interested persons) are encouraged to participate actively in the Transit Project Assessment Process and are welcome to either attend Public Information Centres (PICs) or contact RT staff directly with your comments and/or questions. PICs are planned for the following dates:

Monday, August 15, 2011 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sackville Hill Senior’s Centre 780 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Grand Olympia Hospitality & Convention Centre 660 Barton Street, Stoney Creek

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 12:00 PM (noon) – 8:00 PM Hamilton Convention Centre, Albion Room 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton

Thursday, August 18, 2011 12:00 PM (noon) – 8:00 PM Hamilton Convention Centre, Albion Room 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton

If you have project-related questions or would like to be added to our project mailing list, please contact rapidtransit@hamilton.ca.

Accessibility For individuals with accessibility requirements, please contact Justin Readman at 905-546-2424 extension 1473 no later than August 12th. Advance requests are highly encouraged to enable us to meet your needs.

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.

Notice first issued August 5, 2011 in the Hamilton Spectator.

On behalf of the City of Hamilton's Rapid Transit Team thank you for your continued support.

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Comment edited by Mahesh_P_Butani on 2011-08-04 18:44:20