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Ontario introduces Toronto subway upload bill in omnibus legislation

Shawn Jeffords – THE CANADIAN PRESS May 2, 2019

TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford's plan to take control of Toronto's subway system moved forward Thursday as the government introduced legislation that would give it authority over future transit expansion in the city.The bill – dubbed the…

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Ontario to table legislation to upload new Toronto subway expansions

Allison Jones – THE CANADIAN PRESS May 1, 2019

TORONTO – Ontario will introduce subway upload legislation Thursday that would give the province ownership of future expansion projects in Toronto's system.Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek said Wednesday that the upcoming bill would…

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Government of Ontario Unveils $28.5 Billion GTA Transit Expansion Plan

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Transit users and commuters across Ontario can look forward to transportation improvements as part of the Government of Ontario's historic new transportation vision, Premier Doug Ford announced today. Joined by Jeff Yurek, Minister of…

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Sidewalk Labs may lose interest in Quayside project if transit isn’t built, CEO says

Tara Deschamps, THE CANADIAN PRESS Mar 6, 2019

The chief executive officer of an Alphabet-backed entity planning a high tech neighbourhood in Toronto revealed Thursday that mass transit might be the project's deal breaker.Dan Doctoroff of Sidewalk Labs told The Canadian Press in an…

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At The Wheel

Rhys Phillips Mar 6, 2019

Rhys Phillips gets in the passenger seat and talks with Aaron Knorr, lead researcher and author of the Perkins+Will 2018 report, Designing For Future Mobility: Developing A Framework For The Livable Future City.

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On the Road Again

Rhys Phillips Mar 5, 2019

The Potential for Transformative Mobility is Promising. Its Timely Implementation Less So

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Kids under 12 will soon be able to ride GO Transit for free

Shawn Jeffords, THE CANADIAN PRESS Mar 1, 2019

Children under 12 will soon be allowed to ride on GO Transit for free, a move Ontario's transportation minister says will boost ridership and revenue on the regional transit system.Jeff Yurek said Thursday that the new policy will begin…

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Ontario government, Toronto, looking at multiple options for subway upload

Shawn Jeffords, THE CANADIAN PRESS Feb 12, 2019

Ontario and Toronto have agreed to ground rules for talks on Premier Doug Ford's plan to take over the city's subway system, with the discussions including options for a partial upload of the network or none at all.The province and city…

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Metrolinx to slap Bombardier with financial penalties over late LRT car delivery

Christopher Reynolds, THE CANADIAN PRESS Feb 4, 2019

Metrolinx plans to impose financial penalties on Bombardier Inc. after the Quebec train maker delivered only half of a promised six vehicles for Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT by the Friday deadline."Our contract clearly outlines…

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Study finds costly but efficient SkyTrain best option for University of B.C.

THE CANADIAN PRESS Jan 23, 2019

A report studying rapid transit options to the University of British Columbia's Point Grey campus concludes a SkyTrain link is the only option that makes sense.The report, prepared by a consulting company and submitted to the…

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