Transit
Strathcona County rejects invite to join regional transit plan that would cover greater Edmonton area
Strathcona County has moved to reject an invitation to join the Regional Transit Services Commission, which would have seen one service encompassing Edmonton and 12 of its neighbouring communities. Continue reading
Canadian mayors pitch transit to win dollars in feds’ green-themed budget
The mayors of Canada’s biggest cities are pressing the federal government for immediate money to address climate change, as well as a promise of predictable transit funding down the tracks. Continue reading
Ottawa mayor among big-city leaders asking feds for stable public transit funding
Making federal public transit funding permanent beyond 2027 would bring “predictability” to big cities like Ottawa that have major transit projects on their to-do lists, Jim Watson said. Continue reading
London councillors unanimously vote to expropriate 100 Stanley St.
London city council has voted unanimously to expropriate 100 Stanley St., officially bringing an end to local resident Nan Finlayson’s fight to keep her heritage home. Continue reading
Regional transit for Edmonton and nearby communities one step closer to reality
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
The communities include Beaumont, Devon, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Leduc County, Morinville, Parkland County, Spruce Grove, Strathcona County, Stony Plain and Sturgeon County. Continue reading
Public transit use on the rise in Montreal: study
The popularity of public transit is on the rise in the greater Montreal area, especially among young people, according to a report by the regional transit authority. Continue reading
With deadline looming, city council sorts out confusion over Edmonton Transit Service fares
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Sometimes you have to wait longer than planned for a bus. Well, on Monday, Edmonton city councillors realized they might have to wait longer for the proper legal language for new bus fares. Continue reading
DATS executives hold off on 20-minute Edmonton service for a couple of years
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton city council has set a long-term goal of having the city’s Disabled Adult Transit Service offer a 20-minute pickup window. Continue reading
Londoners to rally for free transit
The rally kicks off at 3 p.m. Monday at the corner of Dundas and Richmond streets. Continue reading
Montreal’s rapid bus system to extend to Notre-Dame Street East
The project was first announced in November 2018 after more than a decade of discussions and promises from the city. Continue reading