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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2004

Canada region wins $2.5M for light rail assessment

The line would be the first phase of an 18-mile line that will ultimately extend to Cambridge.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2004

Canada grants $1 billion for Toronto transit

Funding includes $350 million in federal dollars over the next five years to modernize and improve the city's subway stations, buy subway cars and purchase hybrid buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2004

Canada needs $21B to support transit, CUTA says

The association is calling on the federal government to invest 3 cents of the gas tax to meet these needs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2003

Canada unveils $692.5M rail funding package

The capital funds will be for new infrastructure improvements and additional equipment acquisition and refurbishments and will be allocated over five years.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2003

Canadian public transit projects eligible for $1B

The fund, announced in Budget 2003, is part of the government's latest $3-billion contribution toward renewing Canada's public infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2003

Canada to improve Niagara Falls peoplemover system

The Canadian government contributed $25 million toward the construction of an advanced peoplemover system to better transport large numbers of tourists.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2003

Canada releases advanced technology vehicle report

Transport Canada's advanced technology fleet currently includes 86 vehicles, which use technology such as hybrid power trains, batteries, low carbon fuels, advanced gasoline and diesel engines.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2003

Canadian public transit ridership continues growth

A total of 1.53 billion transit trips were taken across Canada last year, representing a 4% increase over 2001 and a 3% increase over 2000.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2003

Canada proposes new motor vehicle carrier regulations

Under the new regulations, provinces and territories would monitor safety performance for all extra-provincial motor carriers in their jurisdiction.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2003

‘Creeps’ campaign spurs protest in Vancouver, B.C.

A General Motors Canada advertising campaign in Vancouver, Canada, that bashes transit buses and their passengers was scrapped after complaints whistled in from all directions.

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