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LRT IN HAMILTON WILL...

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Hamilton Rapid Transit on THINK TV | Transportation Summit 2011 |  Another successful Open House in Downtown Hamilton | City’s Rapid Transit initiative receives kudos from Metrolinx brass |  My Green Adventures | Rapid Transit on "For The Record" read more>>

Frequently Asked Questions January 2011 

What benefits will LRT bring to the people of Hamilton?  /  What are some of the anticipated benefits to Hamilton’s economy?  /  What is the timeline for LRT in Hamilton?  /  How will the City work with the business community on the Rapid Transit project?  /  How much will the construction of LRT cost?  /  What are the advantages of Rapid Transit on King Street?  /  How will LRT benefit the environment? /  Hamilton already has the HSR. How will LRT add value to the existing bus service?  /  What are the benefits of LRT compared to BRT? / Find the answers here.

 

Display Panels from January 2011 Open Houses 

The following are links to the display panels that were presented. 
Main Boards (14.5 MB) Design Boards (17.5 MB). Let us know what you think, take the survey.

YouTube Video

Video illustration of proposed Hamilton B-Line LRT through the Downtown between Walnut St and Bay St

Features

What is the
B-L-A-S-T Network?

Metrolinx, the Provincial body responsible for the implementation of MoveOntario 2020, completed the Regional Transportation Plan in November 2008.  As part of this plan, five rapid transit corridors were identified, which form Hamilton’s “B-L-A-S-T” network.
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What People Are Saying about LRT

" I think Hamilton is better advanced and has a big head start on being the next major project to be announced. I personally think it's Hamilton's to lose, rather than Hamilton's to win"

Robert Prichard, President and CEO of Metrolinx

Did you know...

it's well proven that across North America  LRT systems are capable of operating well in winter climates.

photo of LRT vehicle in snow
Charlotte, NC
Photo by Willamor Media

 

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Highlights

28.FEB.2011
TV interview
- For the Record


30.SEP.2010
Funding Proposal:
Moving Hamilton forward with LRT (5MB)
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Contact the Rapid Transit Team

If you have any questions about this project or would like to arrange a rapid transit presentation for your organization, please contact:

Jill Stephen, P.Eng.
Director, Strategic Planning and Rapid Transit
Public Works Department
City of Hamilton
Tel: (905) 546-2424 ext 4621
Fax; (905) 546-4435
rapidtransit@hamilton.ca  


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