Hamilton Transportation

• LRT operation ‘sticking point’ amid negotiations with Hamilton’s transit workers

  The president of the union representing HSR staffers seeking a new contract admits the operation of the city's forthcoming LRT line is a big unanswered question.

  Politics

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• Engagement, affordable housing concerns locals in Hamilton LRT study

  A university study engaging residents living along the proposed Hamilton LRT corridor says rising rents and feeling ignored were among the locals concerns.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• Metrolinx to manage cost risks of Hamilton’s LRT via ‘two stage’ build

  During an update Friday, Metrolinx said it was still monitoring industry-wide cost increases tied to the pricing of materials, supply-chain shortages and labour issues.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2023
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• Hamilton launches e-scooter pilot program at city hall

  Hamilton has launched its e-scooter program, with 150 electric scooters now available to rent and ride in the lower city.

  Tech

  Apr 3, 2023
• Hamilton to review annual snow clearing, potentially to adapt Vision Zero measures

  Hamilton city staff are set to take on a review of winter control and snow clearing operations, with the potential of folding in principles of the Vision Zero safety initiative.

  Traffic

  Mar 21, 2023
• Researchers to ask residents living around Hamilton’s LRT how the project might affect them

  A new research project is set to interview residents to track how neighbourhoods along Hamilton’s proposed LRT route are potentially changing.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
• Connections between HSR and GO Transit set to be free in mid-March

  Ontario is scrapping some local transit fares for riders using GO Transit to connect to and from their local systems.

  Traffic

  Mar 2, 2022
• Metrolinx ‘closely monitoring’ supply chain issues that might impact Hamilton’s LRT project

  A spokesperson for Metrolinx told Global News the Hamilton LRT project is still on course with property acquisitions and demolitions continuing in 2022.

  Politics

  Feb 9, 2022
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• Hamilton LRT was ‘a condition’ of a bigger transit deal between province, feds

  Ottawa and Queen's Park made a combined $3.4-billion funding commitment for a Hamilton LRT project.

  Politics

  May 13, 2021
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• Hamilton MP says LRT announcement will be about ‘job creation’

  MP Filomena Tassi didn't comment about what the city might be on the hook for in regards to annual operating and maintenance costs.

  Politics

  May 12, 2021