Spectator Editorial: All Aboard LRT Opportunity, by Robert Howard - In Hamilton, light rail has the potential to transform neighbourhoods and revitalize commercial areas. (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)
McMaster Students Union Endorses Light Rail - The McMaster Students Union has announced their unilateral support for a light rail transit system to be constructed as quickly as possible. (Monday, June 23, 2008)
City Rapid Transit Report: Focus on Light Rail for Phase 2, by Ryan McGreal - City staff recommend proceeding to phase 2 of the rapid transit initiative with a focus on light rail and the goal of committing to a plan in time for the first round of Metrolinx funding. (Thursday, June 12, 2008)
Chamber of Commerce Endorses Light Rail - The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce recommends that Hamilton choose light rail transit, and that it integrate growth, employment and land use in its rapid transit proposal. (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)
Peter George Supports Rapid Transit - (Tuesday, June 10, 2008)
Realtors Association Endorses Light Rail, by Ryan McGreal - The Realtors' Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) has formally endorsed light rail transit. (Monday, May 26, 2008)
A Rapid Transit System for Hamilton, by Larry Di Ianni - The public is ready for LRT. I heartily endorse this choice. (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)
Is a light rail transit system in Hamilton's future?, by Kevin Werner - An overwhelming number of Hamiltonians want the city to start constructing a light rail transit system as soon as possible. (Friday, May 16, 2008)
We blew it in '81 on light rail transit -- let's not do it again, by Terry Cooke - Hamilton has a rare opportunity to go "back to the future" with light rail transit. (Monday, May 12, 2008)
City: Strong Public Support for Light Rail, by Ryan McGreal - In a summary of this week's rapid transit public information centres, the city's public works department cited overwhelming public support for rapid transit with a strong preference for light rail. (Friday, May 09, 2008)
Mountain residents ride light transit system idea, by Kevin Werner - An overwhelming majority of attendees to the May 6 city's rapid transit meeting applauded the city's efforts to improve Hamilton's transit system. By far they favoured light rail. (Friday, May 09, 2008)
Dundas added to LRT plan, by Daniel Nolan - Dundas has been added to a proposal for rapid transit lines in the Hamilton area. (Wednesday, May 07, 2008)
Rapid transit information sessions this week, by Eric McGuinness - Valuable ideas came out of Saturday's rapid transit brainstorming session sponsored by Metrolinx. (Monday, May 05, 2008)
People have to want to take transit, by Margaret Shkimba - HSR buses are bumpy and cramped. How about a modern rail system along King Street? (Monday, May 05, 2008)
Rapid Transit Public Meetings - The City of Hamilton's public works department is hosting two public information centres on the rapid transit feasibility study. (Thursday, May 01, 2008)
Clean, green and good for the city's future, by Paul Wilson - The Hamilton Spectator's Paul Wilson interviews Nicholas Kevlahan of Hamilton Light Rail. (Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Rapid Transit Feasibility Study: A Critique for Busy People, by Simon Woodside - There is no data and no references, so it is impossible to analyze the report concretely, since it makes many statements without factual backing. (Monday, April 14, 2008)
Hamilton's transportation revolution, by Nicole Macintyre - City considers bus rapid transit, light rail transit in plan to cut 20 per cent of cars from roadways. (Friday, April 11, 2008)
Analysis: Feasibility Study Biased Against Light Rail, by Nicholas Kevlahan - The rapid transit feasibility study is a one-sided analysis that overstates the cost of providing light rail and fails to identify or measure its advantages. (Thursday, April 10, 2008)
Quick Highlights: Rapid Transit Feasibility Study - Preliminary summary of the city's rapid transit feasibility study comparing opportunities and constraints for light rail or bus rapid transit. (Thursday, April 10, 2008)
Breaking - Rapid Transit Feasibility Study - The city's rapid transit feasibility study comparing the costs and opportunities of bus rapid transit and light rail transit is now available. (Thursday, April 10, 2008)
HLR at Upwind Downwind Conference - HLR attended the Upwind Downwind Conference as a participating organization. (Wednesday, March 26, 2008)
Metronauts: Brainstorming Solutions for Transportation , by Mark Kuznicki, Remarkk! Consulting - Metronauts Transit Camp initiative looks to public for new perspectives on regional transportation plan. (Tuesday, March 25, 2008)
TTC to move ahead with light-rail transit, by Jeff Gray - Toronto's $6-billion plans to spread light-rail rapid transit lines across its inner suburbs are going ahead. (Thursday, February 28, 2008)
Register on the Metrolinx Consultation Portal, by Ryan McGreal - Metrolinx, the provincial entity overseeing the GTA+Hamilton rapid transit plan, wants you to share your analysis and suggestions. (Thursday, February 07, 2008)
Poor transit plan to set Ottawa back 10 years: experts, by Mohammed Adam - Cities that embrace new light rail projects are improving their competitiveness and future prosperity. (Tuesday, February 05, 2008)
Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge: Is region on the right track?, by Jeff Outhit and Kevin Swayze - A new study ranks 94 possible options for better public transit in Waterloo Region. Leading the list is a rapid-rail system with a first-phase cost of more than $300 million. (Thursday, January 17, 2008)
Richard Gilbert on Transport Futures - Come out to the FRWY on Thursday, January 10 for a lecture and panel discussion on aviation and light rail, featuring Richard Gilbert. (Monday, January 07, 2008)
Join the HLR Email Group - Join the discussion about light rail on the new Hamilton Light Rail email group. (Monday, November 05, 2007)
Eisenberger: 'I Think Light Rail is the one', by LRH - Mayor Eisenberger gives a strong endorsement to light rail in a recent interview. (Sunday, October 14, 2007)
Transit plan on the right track (Hamilton Spectator), by Robert Howard - The Hamilton Spectator's editorial board came out with a strong endorsement of light rail in this June 16, 2007 editorial. (Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Ontario Liberals: Light Rail for Hamilton, by Ryan McGreal - A pre-election press release indicates the Ontario Liberal Party plans to pay for building light rail in Hamilton, not just bus rapid transit. (Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Mayor Eisenberger Endorses Light Rail, by Ryan McGreal - Mayor Fred Eisenberger spoke out in support of light rail during his recent "State of the City" address. (Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
GO weekend trains extend to Aldershot (Hamilton Spectator) - GO Transit is extending weekend and holiday Lakeshore West train trips to the Aldershot GO Station (Sunday, October 28, 2007)