The Hamilton Transportation Task Force has recommended local higher-order transit as its top priority for Hamilton.
The Task Force published its full report on April 9th.
This article contains a brief review and discussion of the Task Force’s recommendations.
Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
On April 9th, 2020 the Province of Ontario publicly released the Hamilton Transportation Task Force report and recommendations – a full copy of the report is available here.
Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation issued the following statement regarding the Hamilton Transportation Task Force Report:
“I am pleased that we are one step closer to ensuring that the province’s commitment of $1 billion in capital funding is invested in realistic and affordable transportation projects in Hamilton.
The Task Force has recommended a list of proposed projects that will improve access to the transportation network, reduce congestion, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
In order to determine which of these projects will best serve the needs of Hamilton, the Task Force has also recommended further analysis.
To this end, I am asking Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario to conduct a technical review of the project options contained in the report.
In the interest of full transparency, I am also releasing the report to stakeholders and the public.
Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transportation
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