Comment 37932

By UrbanRenaissance (registered) | Posted February 09, 2010 at 16:28:08

I actually got a response to my email from Andrea Horwath. Here it is verbatim...


Thank you for your email in support of Light Rail Transit for Hamilton.

I am in agreement with you. In my campaign to become NDP Leader, I advanced in my platform that Ontario could be a light rail leader as both a developer of light rail infrastructure and as a hub for municipal light rail systems.

On a variety of levels light rail is the way of the future. It addresses the environmental challenge of reducing emissions, air pollution, gridlock, commuter frustration and wait times. It makes possible the kind of compatible redevelopment that contributes to Hamilton’s orderly growth and bolsters jobs and revenues for the city, not to mention increased customer traffic.

I believe in the benefits that reliable public rail networks contribute to municipalities like Hamilton. Light rail is exactly what our city needs to spark an urban renaissance and a host of new and valuable opportunities. I am confident that any concerns that arise will be addressed respectfully and thoughtfully.

I am proud to support you on this. I will be watching closely to ensure that the McGuinty government keeps its transit funding promises to Hamilton.

Sincerely,

Andrea Horwath MPP, Hamilton Centre

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