Tag: transit
Nova Scotia awards contract, appoints CEO to regional transportation agency
The Government of Nova Scotia announced that a new CEO has been appointed to the Joint Regional Transportation Agency, the organization working to create...
First tunnel-boring machine breaks through at Broadway Subway Project
The Government of British Columbia announced that the first of two tunnel-boring machines (TBMs) that began excavating for the Broadway Subway Project last fall...
Tunnelling begins on Scarborough Subway Extension
Metrolinx announced that tunnelling is officially underway on Scarborough’s 7.8-km subway extension.
The much-needed extension will bring subway service farther north into Scarborough and accommodate...
Two teams shortlisted for RFP stage of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain
The Government of British Columbia has invited two pre-qualified bidding teams to participate in the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design, build and...
Capacity improvements coming to TTC’s Bloor-Yonge Station
The governments of Canada, Ontario and the City of Toronto announced joint funding of up to $1.5 billion for the expansion and rehabilitation of...
STM puts out call for tenders for Montreal Metro Blue Line...
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announced it is launching a call for tenders for the construction of the tunnel and the preparing...
Development partner selected for Scarborough Subway Extension contract
Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) announced that Scarborough Transit Connect has been selected as the development partner to enter the development phase of the...
Metrollinx, Infrastructure Ontario award contract for $9B Ontario Line package
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a contract to Connect 6ix valued at $9B ($2.3B for capital costs and $6.7B for short-term construction financing...
Construction begins on new Phibbs transit exchange in North Vancouver
Construction has started on a major upgrade of the Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver that will increase capacity, enhance safety and security, improve active...
In the Driver’s Seat
Doug Parker is a transportation systems engineer and planner, specializing in assisting public agencies with applying advanced technology. He is a recognized leader in...
