[All] Fw: Regarding LRT

[jkliggett at rogers.com]

Is this in regards to the LRT?



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> On Feb 12, 2014, at 9:46 PM, Yvonne Fernandes <fonka25 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> HI Everyone,
> City Council as well as all Regional Council as well as MP and MPPs and the Premier  have been getting flooded with emails since Sunday afternoon. I believe the count is over 400 all in  a form letter. I have been trying to send them into a file to respond to at some point in time but if I notice a name that I recognize I have been sending a personal response.
> Rumour has it that these emails are being generated by the author of an online petition is sending these emails without the permission of the signee. Not sure if it is true but apparently the petition is substantial so I expect to continue receiving emails for a length of time.
> 
> Just thought you should be aware.
> Regards,
> Yvonne
> Sent from Windows Mail
> 
> From: Deb Swidrovich
> Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎12‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎13‎ ‎PM
> To: LulU Lanetainge, GREN2
> 
> Hi Lulu:
>  
> Thank you for submitting the article and contacting the Region.  I am sure the regional councillors who support the plan and others who will campaign in favour of the LRT appreciate your comments.  I am afraid that the public has seen far too many negative articles across the Region, and it is important that we balance those opposing views with facts that cannot be ignored.
>  
> Thanks again,
>  
> Deb Swidrovich
> 519-746-8403
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:02 PM, Louisette Lanteigne <butterflybluelu at rogers.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:59:51 PM, Louisette Lanteigne <butterflybluelu at rogers.com> wrote:
>> Dear Council members
>> 
>> Here is a letter to the editor I submitted to the KW Record regarding the LRT. Thought I would relay to you for your reference. I do support the project.
>> 
>> 
>> LRT: Legacy of Resilient Transportation 
>> 
>> Light Rail Transit systems are electric and can be powered by solar, wind and hydro. With Ontario having to sell surplus energy, projects like our LRT can provide renewable energy storage capacity saving taxpayers money. 
>> 
>> In reducing emissions, the LRT can reduce the illness costs of smog saving on Regional healthcare.
>> 
>> Each Train can carry 5 times more passengers than a bus: less drivers to move more people. Again, tax savings. 
>> 
>> LRT's do not require tire changes, tune ups, paving of roadways needed to function. The life span of a bus is 15 years. The lifespan of LRT is over 30. Again, tax dollars saved.
>> 
>> Waterloo Region's water supply comes from groundwater. Unlike buses, LRT's don't require road salts. Less pollution, less water treatment and associated health care costs. 
>> 
>> In the age of climate change we could see physical disruption of oil supply or massive price swings. Investing in an LRT is a great way to bypass long term economic risks so we can offer mass transit at reasonable, predictable prices. 
>> 
>> Although some say they won't use it, the investment now would be a stitch in time that saves nine. We all need clean water. We all need the clean air no matter where in the Region you live. If oil supply chains are disrupted, we need choices to adapt and it's cheaper to build the system now, than it is to delay. 
>> 
>> Louisette Lanteigne
>> 700 Star Flower Ave.
>> Waterloo Ont.
>> N2V 2L2
>> 
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