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In the joint submission, the transit agencies outline significant challenges they face due to aging infrastructure, an outdated funding model that relies on regressive sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and the exceptional ridership growth forecasted for the coming decades.
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METRO recently spoke with CALSTART’s National Transit Bus Program Manager about this year’s report as well as the state of zero-emission buses overall, including how both the U.S. and Canada will continue to grow their ZEB fleets thanks to strong federal funding, the reasons for hydrogen’s growth, and much more.
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While the new and improved service has only been live for a month and a half, Brant Transit has significantly increased the number of available rides as compared to previous years.
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The $217,173,941 contract was awarded to Ground Transportation Systems Canada Inc. and includes installation, maintenance, and certain options for the CBTC system.
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Customers paying with a PRESTO card, PRESTO in Google Wallet, debit or credit card, will be able to transfer for free between the TTC and Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay, and York Region Transit within the two-hour free transfer period.
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CTCE’s partnership with industry leaders in advancing V2G technology will highlight the role an electric bus fleet can have in offsetting the peak capacity of utilities, such as BC Hydro, during peak periods.
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The federal budget submission requests funding to support the building of three new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, expansion of TransLink’s bus fleet, and more.
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The Toronto Transit Commission is pushing to join the One-Fare program. Additionally, the agency announced new streetcars are officially in service.
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The Valley Line Southeast LRT will open for passenger service on Saturday, Nov. 4.
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The report emphasizes the role of public transit in shaping housing development, improving affordability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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