Future of Transit in Hamilton - Page 10

Steeltown · June 27th, 2009, 08:37 PM

The city has just released design concepts for the new transit terminal to be built on MacNab Street. The design will be accessible and will incorporate a green roof and heated platform.

http://www.raisethehammer.org/blog.asp?id=1404

Steeltown · February 12th, 2010, 02:07 AM

Hopefully tomorrow we will find out if Hamilton will get LRT or BRT for the B-Line from Metrolinx.

bigchrisfgb · February 12th, 2010, 10:14 PM

Is their any news on this?

I've just been having a look on Google maps with the St view, and it reminded me of the bus/rail interchange. It brought back memories of being on the bus going and coming back to both Niagra and Toronto, good memories.

Steeltown · February 13th, 2010, 02:32 AM

Here's the report

http://www.metrolinx.com/Docs/Agenda..._FNL_DRAFT.pdf

LRT it is.

Steeltown · February 13th, 2010, 02:33 AM

"Overall, the results indicate that an investment in LRT in Hamilton will generate significant
benefits and support the City’s broader objectives to revitalize, redevelop and reshape its most
significant east-west corridor. While the lowest cost option, Option 1, produces the highest
benefit-cost ratio of 1.4, both LRT options generated benefit-cost ratios that are greater than
1.0. The highest cost option, Option 2, also produced the greatest benefits in all accounts, all of
which make an important contribution towards achieving the objectives and goals of both the
City and the Province."

$784 million for LRT for the B-Line

"The construction period is assumed to be the same for all three options with start in 2011 and completion by 2014 for opening of service in 2015."

bigchrisfgb · February 13th, 2010, 02:34 AM

So were you hopeing for LRT or BRT?, and which in your own opinion do you think is best for the city?

Steeltown · February 13th, 2010, 03:00 AM

Obviously LRT, would have the most economic impact to Lower Hamilton.

bigchrisfgb · February 13th, 2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeltown

Obviously LRT, would have the most economic impact to Lower Hamilton.

Sounds like good news then.

GTS · February 18th, 2010, 01:21 PM

There is an talk of Hamilton's transit debate on Steve Munro's website. His webpage is stevemunro.ca and you can post your own comments about HSR plans or a lot of other transit topics.

Steeltown · April 30th, 2010, 01:52 AM

Steeltown · January 15th, 2011, 11:45 PM

How LRT might look This illustration shows an artist's conception of LRT trains moving along King Street West, near Hess and Caroline streets.
City of Hamilton

City of Hamilton is gearing up for B-Line LRT funding for the 2011 Budget. The EA is complete and will be released next week.

Steeltown · January 21st, 2011, 02:49 AM

LRT plans for the B-Line in Hamilton

The EA is complete. Now we sit and wait for funding.

Steeltown · January 21st, 2011, 02:49 AM

doogerz · February 7th, 2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeltown

LRT plans for the B-Line in Hamilton

The EA is complete. Now we sit and wait for funding.

Pretty, reminds me of Melbourne's tram system.

PearlStreet · March 20th, 2012, 10:15 PM

Does anyone know of recent happenings of Liuna Station becoming a GO hub? I am confused as they are further renovating it into an events hall. They must be constructing a different building for the station, no?

C

current · March 23rd, 2012, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlStreet

Does anyone know of recent happenings of Liuna Station becoming a GO hub? I am confused as they are further renovating it into an events hall. They must be constructing a different building for the station, no?

C

Liuna Station is not going to be used, there is a thread in the Toronto/Transit & Infrastructure section:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeltown

It'll be built west of LIUNA station. I even have the site plan for the James St North station.

middeljohn · October 25th, 2012, 06:27 AM

Anyone know if there's an update on the LRT?

markuk · November 24th, 2012, 09:40 PM

I think its time to change mayor in Hamilton.

***Jaybird*** · February 8th, 2013, 09:16 PM

Quick question about this, so even after the James Street North and Confederation stations are built to allow for extension of the Lakeshore West line, will the Hamilton GO Centre continue to be used to serve downtown and the city's south end?

Steeltown · February 10th, 2013, 08:28 PM

No the TH&B GO Station will remain and have rush hour and GO Bus service.

James St North will have non-rush hour GO Train service and a few GO Bus stops, apparently it'll be the main GO Station from people connecting to or from the Niagara Region.

February 12th, 2010, 10:14 PM	#183
bigchrisfgb The Legend Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle Posts: 10,043 Likes (Received): 49	Is their any news on this? I've just been having a look on Google maps with the St view, and it reminded me of the bus/rail interchange. It brought back memories of being on the bus going and coming back to both Niagra and Toronto, good memories. __________________ The stars are falling into bombs! Newcastle Metro Area

February 13th, 2010, 02:34 AM	#186
bigchrisfgb The Legend Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle Posts: 10,043 Likes (Received): 49	So were you hopeing for LRT or BRT?, and which in your own opinion do you think is best for the city? __________________ The stars are falling into bombs! Newcastle Metro Area

February 18th, 2010, 01:21 PM	#189
GTS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 255 Likes (Received): 0	There is an talk of Hamilton's transit debate on Steve Munro's website. His webpage is stevemunro.ca and you can post your own comments about HSR plans or a lot of other transit topics. __________________ All levels of government: Keep investing in Transit to soften our landing in a Post-Oil economy.

March 20th, 2012, 10:15 PM	#195
PearlStreet Our optimisim pays. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hamilton Posts: 10 Likes (Received): 0	Liuna Update / Questions?? Does anyone know of recent happenings of Liuna Station becoming a GO hub? I am confused as they are further renovating it into an events hall. They must be constructing a different building for the station, no? C

February 8th, 2013, 09:16 PM	#199
*Jaybird* Making Detroit look good! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mitchell, Ontario Posts: 3,888 Likes (Received): 20	Quick question about this, so even after the James Street North and Confederation stations are built to allow for extension of the Lakeshore West line, will the Hamilton GO Centre continue to be used to serve downtown and the city's south end? __________________ I'm a kind of person feeling like living back in the 1950s, one who favors and enjoys the Golden-age, rust-belt cities of Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, and the Gothic skylines of New York and Philadelphia. In my eye, they have more character, soul, and history to be pictured than today's world-class, cosmopolitan, and sprawling cities. Jaybird's ZENFOLIO Photo Galleries Jaybird's PBASE Photo Galleries

June 27th, 2009, 08:37 PM	#181
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	The city has just released design concepts for the new transit terminal to be built on MacNab Street. The design will be accessible and will incorporate a green roof and heated platform. http://www.raisethehammer.org/blog.asp?id=1404

February 12th, 2010, 02:07 AM	#182
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	Hopefully tomorrow we will find out if Hamilton will get LRT or BRT for the B-Line from Metrolinx.

February 13th, 2010, 02:32 AM	#184
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	Here's the report http://www.metrolinx.com/Docs/Agenda..._FNL_DRAFT.pdf LRT it is.

February 13th, 2010, 02:33 AM	#185
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	"Overall, the results indicate that an investment in LRT in Hamilton will generate significant benefits and support the City’s broader objectives to revitalize, redevelop and reshape its most significant east-west corridor. While the lowest cost option, Option 1, produces the highest benefit-cost ratio of 1.4, both LRT options generated benefit-cost ratios that are greater than 1.0. The highest cost option, Option 2, also produced the greatest benefits in all accounts, all of which make an important contribution towards achieving the objectives and goals of both the City and the Province." $784 million for LRT for the B-Line "The construction period is assumed to be the same for all three options with start in 2011 and completion by 2014 for opening of service in 2015."

February 13th, 2010, 03:00 AM	#187
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	Obviously LRT, would have the most economic impact to Lower Hamilton.

April 30th, 2010, 01:52 AM	#190
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0

January 15th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#191
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	How LRT might look This illustration shows an artist's conception of LRT trains moving along King Street West, near Hess and Caroline streets. City of Hamilton City of Hamilton is gearing up for B-Line LRT funding for the 2011 Budget. The EA is complete and will be released next week.

January 21st, 2011, 02:49 AM	#192
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	LRT plans for the B-Line in Hamilton The EA is complete. Now we sit and wait for funding.

January 21st, 2011, 02:49 AM	#193
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0

October 25th, 2012, 06:27 AM	#197
middeljohn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	Anyone know if there's an update on the LRT?

November 24th, 2012, 09:40 PM	#198
markuk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 20 Likes (Received): 0	I think its time to change mayor in Hamilton.

February 10th, 2013, 08:28 PM	#200
Steeltown Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 3,553 Likes (Received): 0	No the TH&B GO Station will remain and have rush hour and GO Bus service. James St North will have non-rush hour GO Train service and a few GO Bus stops, apparently it'll be the main GO Station from people connecting to or from the Niagara Region.

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