The city has put together this YouTube video showing what LRT would look like in Hamilton. Take a look:
I think this is really interesting. This animation is recognizably Hamilton's downtown (they have even included some classic downtown storefronts like Money Mart and Rock N'Tees) and it really gives you a sense of how LRT could operate. It also shows how the LRT transit would interact with other traffic. At one point in the video, you can even see an HSR bus turning into the MacNab Street terminal.
I think this video is a smart move for the city. LRT looks like it's going to be a tough sell for many Hamiltonians, and this video gives a little glimpse of the possibilities.
Thoughts?
Amazing.
But just put some music behind it! Anything ambient!
Posted by: Kevin | 02/07/2011 at 01:22 PM
What a waste of money. The LRT will destroy the city but fortunately we don't have the money to pay for it and therefore don't need to worry about it
Posted by: Allan Taylor | 02/07/2011 at 08:32 PM
The total estimated cost of building an LRT line in Hamilton is approximately $800 million. No other government has offered to foot the bill. In the real world this is called a "pipe-dream", never going to happen.
Posted by: Mark-Alan Whittle | 02/08/2011 at 08:59 AM
thats the most ridiculous thing I've seen yet. redoo that video with the reality of 200 cars, delivery trucks and buses getting in the way.
Posted by: ed | 02/08/2011 at 09:42 AM
its the emerald city from the wizard of ozz ,
the first thing you see in the funny video is the sign on the bldg. loans... and the downtown will be that empty if they try to build the lrt
Posted by: kevv | 02/08/2011 at 06:47 PM
They always look better in the summer time.
How about the same video in the winter.
Posted by: robbie | 02/09/2011 at 09:53 AM