Transit
Here are the 5 times London was mentioned in the Ontario budget
The province is promising to improve highway safety, come up with transportation solutions, and hire more staff at EMDC. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors call for sustainable annual transit funding
“What we are calling for is stable, secure funding on an annual basis to all urban municipalities across the country,” said Mayors’ Council chair Jonathan Cote. Continue reading
Deux-Montagnes train users protest transit service
The crowd of protesters grew by the train-full as Deux-Montagnes commuters arriving at Gare Centrale station joined in on Monday’s demonstration. Continue reading
Kingston city council chooses priorities for remainder of term
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Environmental issues, affordable housing, improved transportation and building a healthy community are expected to rank high on the list. Continue reading
Results of feasibility study on late-night weekend SkyTrain service coming soon, says TransLink CEO
Kevin Desmond says the company has been doing technical work to see what it would take to bring late-night service to Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
Toronto city staff propose installation of heaters in select TTC bus shelters
Toronto city staff have put forward a recommendation to install user-activated heaters in select bus shelters as soon as next winter. Continue reading
Ontario launches public transit funding stream for municipalities outside GTA
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Eighty-five municipalities outside the GTA will be eligible to apply for funding for transit projects. Continue reading
London’s “unbundled” BRT sees partial approval at committee level
The strategic priorities and policy committee voted on 19 transit recommendations from city staff on Monday. Continue reading
Coun. Phil Squire calls for more options, more time in London transit debate
The Ward 6 councillor has been a long-standing opponent of the city’s proposed bus rapid transit plan. Continue reading
As TransLink adds more electric buses to its fleet in Metro Vancouver, critics say it’s still not enough
Clean energy advocates say with more manufacturers in Canada than any other country, electric buses should be ruling the roads. Continue reading