Hamilton Light Rail

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May 1, 2008: BRT or LRT? Comparing Alternatives, with Lessons from Waterloo Region

Details for the May 1, 2008 public meeting and panel discussion.

  • Date: May 1, 2008
  • Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location: The FRWY Cafe
  • Address: 333 King St. E. (at Wellington St. N.) Hamilton ON L8N 1C1
  • Admission: free

Presenters

  • Jillian Stephen, Manager, Strategic Planning, Public Works Department, City of Hamilton
  • Nicholas Kevlahan, Spokesperson, Hamilton Light Rail
  • Becky Schlenvogt, Principal Planner, Transportation Planning, Region of Waterloo
  • Bob Bratina, Ward 2 Councillor (Master of Ceremonies)

Hamilton has a critical decision to make: when we build our new higher order transit systems, will we choose bus rapid transit (BRT) or light rail transit (LRT)? What's the difference? Which choice is better?

Jillian Stephen will present an overview of the rapid transit initiative and explain how to contribute to the public consultations. Then Nicholas Kevlahan will show a presentation on LRT.

Keynote speaker Becky Schlenvogt will briefly discuss Waterloo Region's evaluation criteria and explain the differences between BRT and LRT.

A panel discussion will follow, during which the presenters will take questions from the audience.

There may never be a better opportunity for Hamilton to build a modern transportation system and enjoy the benefits of increased ridership, new investment, and improved quality of life.

Please come out to this important meeting.

Cosponsored by Hamilton Light Rail and Transit Users Group.