The public will get their first chance to see station proposals at consultations this week. ...
Tag Archives: transit
Federal infrastructure cash comes with condition provinces pay one-third share
Toronto Mayor John Tory says he’s “happy” Ontario would have to pay at least 33 per cent of transit projects. ...
Harper backs Tory’s SmartTrack plan, promises $2.6 billion in funding
Announcement is a huge boost for Toronto's mayor, as his signature election promise of the $8-billion rail project depended on federal funding coming in ...
In transit funding, Mississauga’s gain is Hamilton’s loss?
As Ontario commits $1.6 billion to build the Hurontario LRT down the centre of Mississauga, questions are raised over whether there will be enough money left for Hamilton's LRT project. ...
Seen: Group launches ‘Let’s Move’ campaign to push transit ahead of federal election
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Transportation Ministry denies report of restoring TTC operations funding
The Globe and Mail, using what seems to be mostly city hall sources, reported the province is considering restoring the operational transit funding that was eliminated in the 1990s. ...
The electorate speaks loudly – and the subtext spells LRT
The new mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Waterloo and Ottawa favour LRT projects, while John Tory's Smart Track proposal for Toronto aligns closely with the province's GO train electrification: It all 'bodes we ...
Eglinton Crosstown to be first project funded by green bonds
Finance Minister Charles Sousa says the Eglinton Crosstown transit project will be the first recipient of the province's green bonds, to the tune of $500 million. ...
Latest stretch of VivaNext BRT opened in Markham
Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca helped open the latest Metrolinx-funded transit project on Monday in Markham. ...
Heard: York Region’s Viva rapid bus project wins North American award
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