Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TTC adds 336 new hybrid-electric buses to its fleet
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced it is receiving the first of 336 additional hybrid-electric buses as part of its transition to a completely zero-emissions…
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MCS consortium appointed as delivery partners for Metrolinx subway projects
The MCS consortium—made up of Mace, Comtech and SYSTRA—has been awarded the contract for Delivery Partner Services to support Metrolinx’s Scarborough Subway Extension and Yonge…
Work begins on early upgrades at Finch Station for Yonge North Subway Extension
Metrolinx announced that work has started on early upgrades at Finch Station that will set the groundwork for future construction on the Yonge North Subway…
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 the…
AECOM to serve as engineer for TTC’s Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement project
AECOM announced it has been awarded a contract by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to serve as owner’s engineer for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements (BYCI)…
TTC marks 100 years of service
To kick off its anniversary celebrations, the TTC hosted a special celebration at its Roncesvalles Carhouse where Mayor John Tory officially proclaimed Sept. 1 as…
New federal fund boosts funding for Ontario municipalities
Infrastructure Canada announced that Ontario has received over $850 million through the new federal Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2021–22 fiscal year, along with a top-up of more…
New transit-oriented communities proposed for Ontario Line
The Ontario government is proposing to build vibrant communities along the future Ontario Line subway at the Exhibition, King-Bathurst and Queen-Spadina transit stations. These mixed-use,…
Ontario marks completion of new Kipling Transit Hub
The Ontario government is bringing more transit infrastructure to East Mississauga and West Toronto with the completion of the new Kipling Transit Hub. The transit…
Transportation planning underway for transit-oriented communities in Toronto
The Ontario government has initiated discussions and shared preliminary plans with the City of Toronto to build two proposed transit-oriented communities located at the future…
TTC selects HDR-Gannett Fleming team for capacity enhancement program
A joint HDR-Gannett Fleming led team has been selected as the program consultant on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Subway Capacity Enhancement Program for Line…
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…
Report suggests debate needed to understand escalating subway construction costs
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) has released a report calling for a closer look at the rising costs of building subway…
TTC’s first electric bus hits the streets
TTC Chair Jaye Robinson and Mayor John Tory joined Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and…
Ontario providing $364 million for transit upgrades
Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation announced that the province is giving $364 million in gas tax funding to 107 municipalities that provide public transit service…
Governments invest $934 million in Toronto buses
Federal and provincial government officials joined the Toronto Transit Commission to announce the purchase of 1,043 new buses and the revitalization of 695 current buses…
Taking politics out of transit planning
On December 17, 2017, the $3.18-billion Spadina Subway Extension officially opened to the public. The six-stop subway extends the Line 1 University Line, providing new…