Tag: public transit
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...
Canada and B.C. support improvements in public transit across the province
The government of Canada and British Columbia announced more than $31.2 million in joint federal-provincial funding for improvements in public transit across the province....
Three projects, $675M for City of Mississauga public transit
The governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Mississauga announced a joint investment of more than $675 million to support three new projects...
Canada supports public transit infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced more than $23.8 million in funding to support 23 recreation, green, rural and public transit infrastructure...
Job losses imminent without additional support to municipalities: RCCAO
Municipal budgets continue to be battered by the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and if financial support is not provided, municipalities will be...
Big city mayors to federal government: public transit needs our help
The following statement was issued by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus Chair Mayor Mike Savage and co-chairs Montréal Mayor...
RFQ issued for early works as part of Yonge North Subway...
Metrolinx officials announced they are looking for teams who are interested in completing early upgrades at Finch Station before major construction on the Yonge...
Canada launches Zero Emission Transit Fund
Infrastructure Canada announced the launch of a $2.75 billion Zero Emission Transit Fund − a five year national program that will help communities invest in zero emission public transit...
