Michael Fenn says Ontario could enter a "golden age" of infrastructure if certain recommendations are followed. ...
Tag Archives: Metrolinx
Happening: Metrolinx wants input on future of regional transportation
Metrolinx is seeking feedback from the public on what the GTHA's transit future should look like. On Monday, the provincial transportation agency opened up consultations for its 2017 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) ...
Wynne: Metrolinx will be doing a ‘reassessment’ on UP Express
The premier spoke favourably of adjusting the airport train's fare structure, and hinted at much bigger potential changes to how the service operates. ...
Seen: UP Express ridership numbers remain sluggish
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Province funds Toronto bike-share expansion – but too late for Pan Am Games
Toronto city staff originally hoped to expand the network in time for Pan Am Games, but that was delayed because of incompatible software and hardware on its docking stations ...
Finch West LRT to start construction next year, but Sheppard East LRT delayed further
The province says project work, including procurement, for the Sheppard East LRT will begin only after Finch West's expected completion date of 2021. ...
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. ...
Heading into 2015, Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca has revolution on his mind
From electrifying the GO rail network to opening the new airport express train, Del Duca says the changes coming will have 'fully and truly revolutionized' how goods and people are moved across Ontario. ...
Metrolinx board meeting says SmartTrack is a ‘major element’ in GO electrification plan
The board of directors also heard an update on the ridership projections for the Union Pearson Express train, the fares for which were announced yesterday. ...
Heard: York Region’s Viva rapid bus project wins North American award
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Reported Union-Pearson fare will be ‘gouging the commuter:’ DiNovo
NDP urban transit critic Cheri DiNovo is sounding alarm bells on the costs of tickets for the Metrolinx-owned Union Pearson Express. ...
Heard: Metrolinx board to meet Thursday on next phase of transit expansion
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John Tory’s DRL plan would reorder Metrolinx transit plan
Toronto mayoral candidate and former MPP John Tory has proposed a new 'surface subway,' but his plans need a few changes in provincial policy to work. ...
Metrolinx defends social media practices as NDP cry foul
The New Democrats say they've unearthed plans for a taxpayer-funded disinformation campaign. Metrolinx says their social media contractor was following standard private-sector practice. ...
Five years later, were changes at the Metrolinx board worth it?
The end of March 2014 will mark five years since the previous McGuinty government introduced changes to the board at Metrolinx. Not everyone thinks they've been worthwhile. ...
Anne Golden to be appointed to Metrolinx board
The chair of last year's Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel will be appointed to Metrolinx's board of directors in the coming weeks, QP Briefing has learned. ...
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