Mississauga City Council endorses LRT
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefWith an eye on regional rail improvements within the Greater Toronto Area, light rail transit is now part of the master plan for Mississauga, Ont., following a unanimous vote by the city council to employ the mode on the city’s main thoroughfares.
“Hurontario [Street] is an essential north/south route in Mississauga and we look forward to working with Metrolinx and the City of Brampton to ensure the corridor develops to meet the needs of the residents and businesses that use it,” said Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion.
Funding for the proposed LRT line is not in place, but McCallion said Mississauga will do everything it can to keep it on the agenda of funding agencies. “Efficient transit is the key to our city’s future and that of the Greater Toronto Area. Regional transit links will connect cities, support future growth, fuel our economies and improve the environment,” she said.
The master plan, developed jointly by the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, will set the framework for the future of the corridor stretching from the waterfront in Port Credit to downtown Mississauga and into downtown Brampton. The study is part of the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan. A recent report by Metrolinx endorsed the case for LRT technology along the route.
