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Conceptual Rendering of Hamilton LRT Stop WHAT IS HAMILTON LRT? through a $1 billion commitment from the Hamilton LRT is focused on improving the corridor, with a majority of existing THE BIGGER PICTURE first phase of development: the B-Line Province of and will be delivered access to transit and supporting the municipal infrastructure and private utilities corridor. With annual ridership of 9.2 Together with the City of Hamilton, using the Design, Build, Finance, Operate continued growth and revitalization of the expected to be replaced. These include, LRT is all about city building. The City of million each year, this corridor is the most Metrolinx is building a 14 kilometre light and Maintain (DBFOM) procurement city. It will help create a better balance but are not limited to, roads, sidewalks, HAMILTON LRT TIMELINE Hamilton has a long-range vision for a used of any within the city. The timing and rail transit (LRT) line that will offer frequent, model. A third party team will be between daily car and transit use, reducing bridges, watermains, sewers, electrical rapid transit network, referred to as the implementation of the other rapid transit reliable and safe service from McMaster contracted by Metrolinx to operate and congestion and related impacts. distribution (hydro), telecommunications, BLAST network. The BLAST network is lines in the BLAST network are dependent University in the west, through downtown maintain the LRT for a 30-year term. natural gas, traffic control signals and May 2015 May 2017 comprised of 5 rapid transit corridors on funding commitments. Enhanced transit Hamilton to Eastgate in Stoney Creek. New, By focusing development in the core and street lights. Provincial Funding Announcement EPR Addendum Submitted to connecting key destinations of the city and helps accommodate future population and modern light rail vehicles on tracks MANAGING GROWTH building up instead of out, we will limit Ministry of the Environment LRT is the preferred transit choice for the employment growth in our city. separated from regular traffic will move urban sprawl, protect the environment, and The replacement and renewal of this (MOECC) more people more efficiently, which means Hamilton LRT is about building for the increase the connectivity and vibrancy of infrastructure along the corridor is included May 2016 improved wait times and comfort. needs of tomorrow. The City of Hamilton is urban areas. in the $1 billion capital cost of the project – Route Alignment Unveiled April 2018 growing – we expect our population to this means the renewal of this infrastructure The LRT will include 17 stops and will also Request for Proposals (RFP) increase to 780,000 by 2041, while the INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL will allow the City of Hamilton to shift Issued connect to the Hamilton GO Centre number of jobs will increase up to 350,000. priority and funding previously dedicated May - August 2016 through a pedestrian connection via The Hamilton LRT includes significant to this corridor to other areas of the city. . It is the first piece of a These projections will generate a investment in existing infrastructure along Preliminary Design Elements Shared 2019 with Stakeholders and Public broader rapid transit strategy for Hamilton, significant demand to move people Financial Close & referred to as the BLAST Network, as well throughout the city and connect them to Contract Award as a priority project in Metrolinx’s Regional employment and the services and September 2016 Transportation Plan. This project is funded supports they need. Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum Public Information Centres 2019-24 Construction January 2017 Environmental Project Report (EPR) SEWERS WATERMAINS ROADS SIDEWALKS TRAFFIC SIGNALS Addendum Public Information Centres 14,000 m 16,000 m 14,000 m 28,000 m 62 (14 km) (16 km) (14 km) (28 km) traffic signals February 2017 of sewer of watermain of road of sidewalk replaced and pipe replaced pipe replaced reconstruction replaced and upgraded with Request for Qualifications (RFQ) upgraded to new technology Issued 2024 AODA standard LRT In Service Conceptual Rendering of Hamilton LRT Stop

ECONOMIC UPLIFT TRANSIT INTEGRATION COMMUNITY BENEFITS CONSTRUCTION Studies throughout North America consistently show Hamilton LRT will integrate with the Lakeshore West GO Hamilton LRT will create opportunities for local jobs, Construction will be staged in sections along the that properties adjacent to enhanced transit experience Transit line, multiple GO Bus routes, the local Hamilton apprenticeships, contractors and suppliers. This corridor as the project progresses. Staging specifics are improved value. Hamilton LRT will act as a catalyst for Street Railway (HSR) network, cycling routes and the project will work with the Hamilton Community to be determined, but access to homes and businesses stimulating economic development – it will provide SoBi bike share system. It is a priority project in Benefits Network and other local community groups, will be maintained at all times. Measures will be put in direct access to many existing shops, cafes, and Metrolinx's Regional Transportation Plan and the City of agencies and stakeholders in Hamilton to build the place to mitigate impacts such as limitations on lane restaurants along the corridor, in addition to attracting Hamilton’s 10-Year Local Transit Strategy. Community Benefits program. closures and restrictions on allowable length of time for further long-term development investments. consecutive construction work.