As one lane was reopened for traffic on the brand new, $106-million bridge, neither the premier nor the transportation minister's office would say who will pay to fix it ...
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Seen: Province seeks feedback on HOT lane pilot project
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Plans for new 400-series highway in GTA put on hold
An environmental assessment has been suspended for the Brampton area highway while the province reviews whether it's necessary in the context of transit projects, new technology and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emi ...
Province tenders contract for high-speed rail forecasting model
The contract calls for a forecast framework that includes route alignments, the number of stops and general location of stations, and ridership and revenue forecasts ...
Wynne and Tory agree that Uber exists
The ridesharing service dominates the news conference after Monday meeting between the premier and Toronto's mayor, but they also discuss affordable housing, refugees and transit infrastructure ...
Province takes cautious step forward on HOT lanes
High-occupancy toll lanes have been promised since 2013, but the province's plan announced Monday was only a small pilot project starting next summer and the potential for more in 2021 ...
Metrolinx makes push to drive up UP Express ridership
The transit agency is sending out 40,000 "buy one, get one" coupons for UP Express tickets, focused mainly on residents living near Union Station ...
What would provincial Uber regulation look like?
There's been a steady uptick in activity around Queen's Park when it comes to Uber and taxi regulations, and a close look at what's percolating at the legislature offers hints of what might be coming down the road. ...
Province signs $9.1-billion contract with Eglinton Crosstown consortium
The announcement was made at the annual conference of the Canadian Council for Private-Public Partnerships, where the transportation minister championed the province's alternative financing and procurement model. ...
High-occupancy toll lane map likely coming by end of year
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca gave the update in response to a new Ecofiscal Commission report that concludes highway tolls are the only long-term solution to congestion ...