Friday, May 9, 2025
Stantec has been selected by the City of Mississauga to lead detailed design and contract administration on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Corridor, which includes more than seven kilometres of bus rapid transit (BRT) with eight stops. Led by the City of Mississauga, the Dundas BRT Mississauga East segment has an estimated project budget of C$580 million, which includes design and construction, land acquisition, and additional regional utility upgrades to be coordinated to increase construction efficiency.
“The Dundas BRT will provide direct connections to urban light rail and the wider regional transit network, connecting mobility hubs and enhancing transit services locally and regionally,” said Susan Walter, Stantec’s executive vice president of Infrastructure. “BRT solutions are a growing trend across North America, and we are excited to provide our expertise and support the City of Mississauga.”
The Dundas BRT Mississauga East project will be designed to increase service reliability, decrease travel time, and enhance transit ridership and satisfaction. It is a crucial part of the larger transit expansion in the region, supporting transportation demand and Metrolinx’s 2041 Regional Transportation Plan, which is designed to promote economic growth, support increased housing supply, and create jobs. The project also aligns with the City of Mississauga’s 2018 Dundas Connects Master Plan, supporting urban growth while addressing environmental commitments and community interests.
“Mississauga is experiencing significant growth in its rapid transit system, driven by increased transit and housing demands, and a commitment to sustainable urban development,” said Sam Rogers, commissioner of Transportation and Works, City of Mississauga. “We look forward to collaborating with Stantec to deliver this priority project for the residents and businesses in Mississauga.”
The Dundas BRT Mississauga East design will include dedicated median bus lanes with optimized signal timings and transit priority for fast, reliable service. It will introduce new and upgraded stops equipped with improved accessibility for all passengers. The design is committed to meeting—and, where possible, exceeding—the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the City of Mississauga’s Facility Accessibility Design Standards. Inclusive, barrier-free mobility for non-vehicular users will be included through accessible routes, tactile surfaces, and integrated public amenities.
Once complete, the corridor will feature an enhanced boulevard based on complete street principles, which will include cycle tracks and sidewalks to support all road users with safe, attractive travel options.
Four structures will be replaced or rehabilitated as part of the design: Cooksville Creek culvert at Jaguar Valley Drive, Hensall Circle and Canadian Pacific Railway overpass, Cawthra Road overpass, and Little Etobicoke Creek bridge. Collectively, these works will better support regional connectivity and improve flood control and structural integrity, while minimizing disruption to traffic and utilities.
Stantec will provide consulting, design, tender preparation, procurement support, construction, post-construction, and maintenance period administration services. Works will also include significant utility relocation coordination, permitting, and approvals facilitation. The project will include environmentally friendly practices and materials to minimize the project’s carbon footprint.
Maintaining continuous operation of the Hazel McCallion Line LRT during construction will be a requirement of the project staging plans, minimizing exposure of works to LRT operations. The BRT design will integrate with existing LRT infrastructure, including aligning track and pavement elevations, with careful coordination to manage safe access for pedestrians and transit users.
Stantec will collaborate with engineering firm CIMA+, which will deliver several key services for the Dundas BRT Mississauga East project. These include project management across the full corridor, design and coordination of linear water and wastewater infrastructure, storm drainage, landscaping and irrigation, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)—encompassing real-time monitoring, traffic signal integration, and transit prioritization. CIMA+ will also support contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. The utility scope will include approximately 12,500 metres of watermain and approximately 12,600 metres of wastewater main replacement, using a combination of trenchless tunneling and open-cut techniques. These works will be closely coordinated with roadway construction to minimize community disruption while optimizing cost and schedule outcomes.
“At CIMA+, we value the opportunity to work with Stantec and the City of Mississauga on this transformative project,” said Matt McBride, vice president of Buildings Ontario at CIMA+. “As a firm with a strong local presence, we are committed to delivering a sustainable, community-sensitive solution that minimizes disruption to residents. Creating lasting, positive impacts is at the heart of everything we do.”
4Sight Utility Engineers has been engaged to lead utility coordination and subsurface utility engineering along the corridor through design and construction phases of the project.
Stantec will be responsible for coordinating and engaging with numerous stakeholders as part of the project, including the Region of Peel, Metrolinx, and CN Railway. Transit agencies, utilities, government funding agencies, Indigenous Nations, community and businesses, and environmental agencies like Credit Valley Conservation and Toronto Region Conservation Authority will be consistently engaged throughout the project.
The Dundas BRT Mississauga East Project is funded through Investment in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) by the Federal and Provincial governments, in partnership with the City of Mississauga.
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