Comment 90234

By AnjoMan (registered) | Posted July 15, 2013 at 10:01:51 in reply to Comment 90221

a) the point of LRT in Hamilton is not chiefly to reduce congestion but to improve public transit in a permanent way - if you read RTH regularly, you will know that there is a mountain of evidence to suggest that LRT lines would be a net economic benefit to the city, even though we don't have congestion problems in the core.

b) The metrolinx plan also focuses on expanding GO train service including all-day GO service to Hamilton as well as electrification of rail lines, which will increase the level of service and also reduce the travel times - these things will benefit Hamilton since they will make it easier for people to commute, not just out of the city but also into the city for work. LRT lines will also make GO services to/from Hamilton accessible for more businesses and residences.

c) The economic costs of congestion on highways not in Hamilton are also paid by many Hamiltonians who routinely drive these roads for work and travel.

In conclusion, the Metrolinx plan will benefit Hamilton both directly and through externalities.

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