Protests held over reduced service on Deux-Montagnes train line
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
Train users protested the lack of service on the Deux-Montagne train line. Continue reading
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London Transit Commission to request extra $1.3M for 2019 budget
The London Transit Commission is looking forward to its final year of a five-year service plan, but first, it’s hoping the city will shell out another $1.3-million. Continue reading
Does Edmonton’s High Level Bridge still have life in her?
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Talk of where else to run an LRT line, besides Whyte Avenue, has got Edmonton city planners rethinking what to do with the iconic High Level Bridge. Continue reading
Construction set to begin on new transit fleet maintenance facility
The $30.1 million project will be attached to the existing transit operation centre at 333 Winnipeg Street and will replace the current facility on Albert Street, which is nearly 70-years-old and was built to repair street cars. Continue reading
Exo general manager Raymond Bachant steps down
Raymond Bachant is stepping down as general manager of exo, the recently renamed transit authority that serves greater Montreal’s northern and southern rings. Continue reading
Laval launches electric bike rental service
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Electric assist bikes are now available for self-service rent in Laval, similar to how the Bixi rental system in Montreal works. Continue reading
City of Edmonton says LRT trees can be saved but Glenora residents don’t believe it
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Some Glenora residents say they feel betrayed that the city’s LRT plan for Stony Plain Road didn’t come clean about the number of heritage homes and trees that will need to be removed for construction. Continue reading
Edmonton looking at alternate solution for Metro LRT Line if Thales can’t deliver
By Kim Smith Reporter
Mayor Don Iveson was tight-lipped on Wednesday about a closed-door meeting this week where councillors heard from the City of Edmonton’s legal experts about the problem-plagued Metro LRT line. Continue reading
Long commutes ruining your day? How do the parties’ transit plans stack up?
As the province gears up for next week’s election, Global News is unpacking the issue of transit and traffic before voters cast their ballots on June 7. Continue reading
Edmonton mayor pushing for more federal support at Big City Mayors’ Caucus
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ annual conference is being held this week in Halifax and mayors are putting together a wish list for the federal government. Continue reading
