Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The challenges of getting Canadians on board with public transit
By Mark Douglas Wessel “A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma” is the analogy Winston Churchill once used when describing a situation difficult…
public transit
EXP selected by PowerON to support the TTC Electrification program
EXP has been selected by PowerON Energy Solutions as an engineering services provider on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) electrification program. The TTC electrification program…
Cape Breton to receive over $8M through the Canada Public Transit Fund
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $8 million in transit funding for Cape Breton Regional Municipality, providing predictable and long-term…
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 more…
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 of schedule
The City of Edmonton announced Phase 1 of the Metro Line Northwest LRT extension has been completed on budget and more than a year ahead…
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 of…
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 a.m.…
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, Trevan…
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 long-term…
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 public…
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. Upgrades…
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 that…
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 projects…
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 forced…
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 Valérie…
RFQ issued for early works as part of Yonge North Subway Extension
Metrolinx officials announced they are looking for teams who are interested in completing early upgrades at Finch Station before major construction on the Yonge North…
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 and…
TTC to get 60 Thunder Bay-made streetcars
The Governments of Canada and Ontario announced a deal to support funding of additional electric, zero-emission streetcars in Toronto, which will sustain transit vehicle manufacturing…
Investments to upgrade public transit infrastructure in Milton
The Town of Milton, Ontario is getting a new Transit Operations Facility that will improve the storage and servicing needs of its public transit fleet.…
Federal government calls for proposals to study mobility and public transit
Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), announced funding for up to…
TTC, with largest fleet of electric buses in North America, launches new model
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is now operating the largest fleet of electric buses in North America. The milestone was achieved as the TTC’s third…