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Hamilton Light Rail Transit 17 • Provide New Local Jobs Through Employment and Training Opportunities And Call us at (905) 521-1003 or email FOR MORE INFORMATION N McMaster BENEFITS OF LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT & OPE PEDESTR FR OM B- HAMILTON LRT L STOR I More transit for a growing city. D ST D INE INE S R F SITE F Whether you live in the lower city or on the Mountain; in the east or west end; ATIONS L Longwood REE AGE RT - MCM - RT I AN CONN AN downtown or in a suburban or rural area, light rail transit provides benefits for all Tracks will run T EXTEN T RUN- FAC , MAINT FAST Hamiltonians and will contribute to the revitalization of our city. Light rail transit will: I N T N ILI AS TY (OM TY E SI RA TER HWY 403 HWY CT ON E CK NANC ION • Better accommodate future travel demand and build healthier, more TO SF) EAS sustainable communities by encouraging the development of mixed-use, higher E FACTS TG Dundurn 14 density communities. ATE KMS • Support city growth by building transit to prepare for Hamilton’s expected Queen The LRT will increase of population to 780,000 by 2041. • Include significant investment to both public and private infrastructure such Jame service from McMaster as roads, sidewalks, bridges, watermains, sewers, electrical distribution (hydro), s It will take Ha m ilton G ilton to Eastgate. telecommunications, natural gas, traffic control signals and street lights. O C O approximately Mary ent at re • Contribute to economic uplift by attracting long-term development and [email protected] LINC investments. Wellington HAMILTON Hamilton Light Rail Transit Rail Hamilton Light 17 • Provide new local jobs through employment and training opportunities and apprenticeships. Wentworth 32 STOPS • Contribute to an efficient and integrated public transit system for all users by LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT being the first of a network of rapid transit lines, known as the BLAST Network, that MINS and the majority are proposed for Hamilton. Sherman • Provide improved frequency and increased service hours with trains running to travel of stops are Trains will run every 6 minutes during peak hours. Scott Park Scott across the every • Be clean and green with no emissions from the vehicle, which reduces air pollution and contributes to cleaner air. G age Pa line from • Be accessible due to low floor level boarding with multiple doors, so strollers rk 600-800 Ottawa McMaster METRES and mobility devices can easily roll on and off. to Eastgate. 6 Kenilworth RHVP apart (similar to MINS metrolinx.com/HamiltonLRT Queenston the current HSR during B-Line Express). Parkdale peak hours. hamilton.ca/LRT @HamiltonLRT Nash QEW Eastgate 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 Ontario 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. Hughson Street. 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..
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