The future of Hamilton's public transit

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As one of the major proponents of this pass, I have to laugh so hard. I started the facebook group in August 2008, and while due to co-op and the like, I have been in BC for 8 months, I was indirectly involved with the process, although Matthew Sweet took over from myself.

I was told in November, directly by MSA president Alan Griffiths that Mohawk students will NEVER go for a Mandatory Pass, and yet 2 months later, almost 66% of voters voted for the pass. They didn't seem to see the need or desire to address the issue, so they made sure we gathered up a petition, where we received over 1600 signatures (they required 1500), and then forced the referendum.

I was quite shocked at the level of support. I wasn't sure if it would pass or not. There wasn't really a major NO side to the issue. Even out of towners can figure out the system to address their need to avoid parking on campus if they really want to.

Curious now to see what changes to the routings around Fennell/West 5th for September, as there will be a HUGE spike in ridership most likely.