With an efficient transit system, we can all have the freedom of movement.
With well built stations, each community will continue to have its’ own culture and economy while our population grows.


Benefits of a Light Rail System

  • Promotes Smart Growth

    • In appropriate, suburban, and rural areas throughout HRM.

    • In rural communities throughout Nova Scotia.

    • In tourism and business attraction.

    • In transit-oriented development that can contribute to infrastructure costs.

  • Offers Health Benefits

    .• Lower rates of respiratory and heart disease.

    • Much lower accident rates.

    • Improved quality of life - allows aging in place and fosters a more active lifestyle.

    • Provides access to health services for older people and those who don't have a car.

  • Serves Equitability

    • Provides opportunities for affordable housing.

    • It offers access to services, jobs and recreation

    •Makes it possible particularly for the most vulnerable populations (youth, older, lower income and rural residents) to have direct and more independent access to healthcare, education, employment, friends and opportunities.

  • Promotes Economic Benefits

    • It substantially reduces transportation costs for the individual.

    • Government spends +/-$ 500,000,000 building and maintaining highways with limited return on investment. The payback on public transit is estimated at 3:1. The economic benefit of Canada's existing transit systems is at least $10 billion annually - transit is a key ingredient in attracting new business operations, highly skilled workers and more tourists.