Federal and Provincial Governments to invest in Hamilton Transit

This article, from May 16, has information on the Federal and Provincial governments committing a combined $3.4 billion for Hamilton’s LRT project.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

News broke last week that the provincial and federal governments have pledged to commit a combined $3.4 billion towards the cost of building the full length of Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit, making this the biggest investment in Hamilton transit history and a transformative investment in the city itself.

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Do the Math: LRT vs Tax! (video)

EVENT VIDEO! On February 11, Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko, Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson and Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann hosted Joe Minicozzi, one of the world’s most respected urban planners to talk about cities, community wealth, economics, and what it means to you!

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Provincial commitment to LRT was $3.7 billion dollars

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

New Metrolinx documents which have recently come to light, have shed new information on the cancelled Hamilton LRT system.

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Hamilton LRT Construction Relocation Work Underway

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

This fall, the City of Hamilton has begun initial underground relocation of services in advance of LRT construction.

LRT is currently out to tender with a successful construction consortium anticipated to be selected by Metrolinx in the spring of 2020.

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Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) Spring 2019 Progress Update

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

At our General Issues Committee (GIC) meeting on May 15, 2019, Hamilton City Council received a project update from LRT Project Office Director Kris Jacobson (click here to download a copy of the report).

The following is a summary of the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) progress update…

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Councillor John-Paul Danko