Tag: public transit
Federal government announces $30B Canada Public Transit Fund
The federal government announced the launch of the Canada Public Transit Fund, a new $30 billion investment to expand public transit and make it...
Joint federal-provincial investment of $117M for Windsor’s public transit system
The City of Windsor is upgrading its transit system after a joint federal-provincial-municipal investment of more than $117 million.
These upgrades include improved bus stops and terminals, new...
Phase 1 of Edmonton’s Metro Line Northwest LRT extension opens ahead...
The City of Edmonton announced Phase 1 of the Metro Line Northwest LRT extension has been completed on budget and more than a year...
Federal and provincial investments in public transit infrastructure for B.C.
Improvements to public transit infrastructure will better connect four communities in B.C. after a combined investment of more than $91.3 million from the governments...
Edmonton announces opening of Valley Line Southeast LRT
The City of Edmonton announced the Valley Line Southeast LRT will open for passenger service on Saturday, November 4. Service will begin at 5:15...
The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in Nanaimo transit
The Governments of Canada and British Columbia announced a joint investment of more than $15 million to support public transit in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
The...
MaaS Transit
Justin Trevan CEng, MEng, MIET, is an Englishman on the leadership team for AECOM in Canada. With a focus on new and innovative strategies,...
Improved public transit preferred to driving: report
Hitachi Rail published a major new report investigating attitudes towards public transport and smart mobility in eight cities around the globe, including Toronto.
The first-of-its-kind...
Canada launches consultations on establishing permanent public transit funding
Infrastructure Canada announced the launch of public consultations on the design and implementation of Permanent Public Transit funding in Canada. Feedback will inform a...
Driving the next wave of public transit expansion
Public transit is the backbone of livable cities. Better transit means less congestion, faster commutes, more convenience, higher productivity, and lower emissions. Simply put...