Hamilton Light Rail

LRT Endorsements

Local individuals and organizations endorsing light rail.

Individuals

• Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP for Hamilton Mountain

• Bob Bratina, councillor for Ward 2

• Brad Clark, councillor for Ward 9

• Terry Cooke, former Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Chair

• Larry Di Ianni, former Mayor of Hamilton and Federal Liberal Candidate for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek

• Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton

• Lloyd Ferguson, Councillor for Ancaster

• Peter George, McMaster University President (supports Rapid Transit and for "exploring light rail")

• Brian McHattie, Councillor for Ward 1

• Sam Merulla, councillor for Ward 4

• Harry Stinson, property developer planning to redevelop the Royal Connaught

• David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Westdale-Flamborough

Organizations

• Ainslie Wood-Westdale Community Association

• Clean Air Hamilton

• Downtown Hamilton BIA,

• Durand Neighbourhood Association

• Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

• Hamilton Partners for Healthy Weights

• Hamilton Spectator Editorial Board (see also: Transit Plan on the Right Track)

• International Village BIA, King St. E. around Ferguson St.

• Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association

• McMaster Students Union

• Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington

• Ward 2 Neighbourhood Associations

• Meetings
  • City Rapid Transit Office LRT Update Meeting
  • Meeting: May 6, 2009
  • Meeting: March 25, 2009
  • Minutes from the February 24, 2009 Meeting
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• Local News
  • Waterloo Region Approves Rail Plan
  • Transit neglect spans 20 years: conference
  • Public input on proposed line
  • Staff Report: Two-Way LRT on King and Converting Main, King to Two-Way Traffic
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• Global News
  • New Rail Lines Spur Urban Revival
  • 36 Reasons Streetcars Are Better Than Buses
  • NYC transit chief eager to see streetcars
  • McGuinty makes nice with Miller, offering $9-billion for transit
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