Raise the Hammer
A poem by Kevin Somers.
By Kevin Somers
Jul. 7, 2008
If you want to be the best
You must work harder than the rest.
Proponents do not have to rationalize the need for transit or look at alternatives (only alternative construction methods) since the need for transit and the benefits to communities, the environment and the economy are clear." -- From the Government of Ontario's New Transit Environmental Assessment Process
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For one day this summer HSR operators were asked to track the number of bikes carried on bike racks. On Thursday August 21, 109 riders loaded bikes on buses' racks.
An HSR bus carrie
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Go check it out and make your opinion count.
For those who don't
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I've been following the ongoing discussions regarding the renovations of Hamilton City Hall.
As a resident and taxpayer in Hamilton, I certainly apprec
Authoritarianism Meets Stylishness (Oct. 6, 2008) - A couple of interesting articles in this weekend's Toronto Star. First off there's Thomas Walkhom's analysis of free market economics versus 'authoritarian capitalism'. Citing
Mayor: 'Stars Aligning' for Light Rail, Gore Plaza Moving Forward (Oct. 3, 2008) - I spoke this morning with Mayor Fred Eisenberger about light rail, economic development and the Gore Master Plan Study. He was understandably excited about the gathering momentum on light rail in