transit
Ontario introduces bill to speed up GTA transit project construction
The bill proposes to cut the land expropriation process from a year to approximately seven months.
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Ontario drops plan to upload Toronto subway as city supports Ford plan
Mayor John Tory said leaving the subway system under city ownership was a key requirement of council when it entered into discussions with the province.
$28.5B transit plan to happen with or without feds, Toronto: Ford
Morneau not committing, criticizing the province for dragging its feet when it comes to allocating federal infrastructure money.
Ontario moves ahead with plan to take over Toronto’s subway system
Toronto Mayor John Tory said city needs to be consulted.
Nova Bus scores 82 bus order from OC Transpo
Vehicles will join the multimodal operation and its coordinated bus network.
Federal government promises $4.1B for BC infrastructure
For transit, green infrastructure, recreation facilities, and projects in rural and northern communities.
Bombardier reputation hit after Metrolinx ramps up pressure on rail deal
Regional transport agency threatens to cancel contract over continued delays in delivering a prototype train.
Liberal infrastructure funding focuses on ferries, small roads
Costs for transit, waste-water, water-treatment projects eligible from April 1 so work can begin.
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Musk’s SpaceX announces Hyperloop design competition [VIDEO]
Transport capsules could reach the speed of sound and travel between LA and San Francisco in 30 minutes.
Provinces call for more federal infrastructure cash
Ontario’s Charles Sousa says the federal government should create a national infrastructure strategy.
New Flyer gets $138M order for 276 buses headed to New York
Production of the 40-foot Xcelsior clean diesel buses is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2014.
Sigma Industries sells metal products division for $2 million
Conditional agreement includes inventory, property, plant and equipment.
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Siemens to supply Calgary with 60 LRT vehicles
They’ll replace some of the current U2 Siemens vehicles from the 1980s.
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New Flyer US bus manufacturer NABI for $80M
Acquisition will add to Winnipeg company’s product line.
More big business for Bombardier in China
Joint venture will provide maintenance to rail customers, $330 million for CRJ700 NextGens
