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Transportation
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Innovations improve efficiency for TransLink’s HTC
The Hamilton Transit Centre (HTC) in Richmond is among the transportation authority’s most energy-efficient facilities.
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B.C. government plans to replace West Fraser Road
The government of British Columbia says funding is in place and plans are moving ahead to rebuild and realign West Fraser Road, which was heavily damaged in 2018 by flooding and needs to be replaced. With an estimated cost up…
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New agreement aims to extend SkyTrain to UBC
Vancouver’s municipal government, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Development Corporation (MST-DC) have signed an agreement to help extend TransLink’s SkyTrain light-rail transit (LRT) network all the way to UBC’s local campus. Following a…
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B.C. consulting engineering awards honour transportation projects
On Jan. 28, British Columbia’s ministry of transportation and infrastructure handed out the 2020 B.C. Highways Consulting Engineers Awards in Vancouver. The program is designed to recognize technical excellence and innovation. The winner in the ‘design and contract preparation –…
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Hamilton’s mayor addresses LRT cancellation
Yesterday, the mayor of Hamilton, Fred Eisenberger, issued an open letter to Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, expressing disappointment over the provincial government’s cancellation of his city’s light rail transit (LRT) project and requesting information about the project’s estimated costs. “Millions…
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B.C. awards contract for Hwy 91/17 upgrade
British Columbia’s ministry of transportation and infrastructure announces the provincial government has awarded a fixed-price contract to design and build its Highway 91/17 upgrade project. Specifically, the contract has been awarded to Pacific Gateway Constructors General Partnership, a team that…
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IoT sensors help Metrolinx strike back at lightning
Operators are alerted to shut off equipment.
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How ‘YQB 2018’ expanded Quebec City’s Jean-Lesage International Airport
The terminal’s surface doubled in size.
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Is road pricing needed to fund infrastructure?
A new report recommends Ontario’s government look into road pricing, among other new revenue tools, to make up for shortfalls in gas and diesel taxes. In the report—”Ontario’s Downward Trend for Fuel Tax Revenue: Will Road Pricing Fill the Gap?”—Harry…
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Canada’s P3 conference showcases transportation
Transportation infrastructure was in special focus when the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) held its 27th annual conference earlier this week at the Sheraton Centre Toronto hotel. On Nov. 18, the first of the conference’s two days, CCPPP handed…
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MRA revamps corporate identity and mission statement
Martin Roy et Associés (MRA), a consulting engineering firm headquartered in Deux-Montagnes, Que., has revamped its corporate identity and mission statement to focus on ‘carbon-neutral’ buildings and transportation. The announcement follows Justin Trudeau’s pledge in September to make Canada carbon-neutral…
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Engineering design work to increase capacity of B.C.’s Cathedral Grove
British Columbia’s ministry of transportation and infrastructure is moving forward with detailed engineering efforts to improve safety and capacity for visitors at Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park, while protecting the environmental, social and cultural values associated with the site.…
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RFQ released to enhance Toronto’s Union Station
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and transportation agency Metrolinx have released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to prequalify project teams for a project to enhance downtown Toronto’s Union Station. The project will involve designing and building transit infrastructure and implementing upgrades at…
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Mott MacDonald to study new TransLink crossing’s feasibility
British Columbia’s provincial government, Metro Vancouver’s TransLink and municipal funding partners selected engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald to study the technical feasibility of a high-capacity rapid-transit (RT) crossing via the Burrard Inlet to the North Shore. The study will consider the…
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‘Deep learning’ to prevent bridges and tunnels from collapsing
“Poor conditions can lead to life losses and millions in unplanned expenditures.” – Saar Dickman, Dynamic Infrastructure co-founder and CEO
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Winnipeg’s largest infrastructure project nears completion
Construction has finished on phase two of Winnipeg’s Southwest Transitway, the largest infrastructure project so far in the city’s history. It is set to open fully in spring 2020. The dedicated high-speed roadway for buses, developed by Plenary Roads Winnipeg…
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FCM concerned with CPC platform’s infrastructure spending reductions
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has responded to the Conservative Party of Canada’s (CPC’s) election platform—which was released on Oct. 11—by expressing concern over its reductions to year-over-year infrastructure spending. “Cities across the country have an urgent need for…
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Canadian infrastructure report card updated ahead of federal election
The 2019 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card, released yesterday ahead of the federal election, calls for long-term investments in the renewal of public infrastructure that it finds is aging, in poor condition and at risk. The following are some of the…
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First-of-its-kind stainless steel bridge built in Toronto
On Oct. 1, the Garrison Crossing stainless steel bridge—reportedly the first of its kind in Canada—was officially opened in downtown Toronto. Pedelta, a consulting engineering firm specializing in bridges, worked with DTAH, an architectural firm, and other companies to design…
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Infrastructure Ontario releases Market Update
The total estimated capital costs of the projects on the pipeline, including projects in pre-transaction and the transaction phase, is over $65 billion.
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New book highlights BIM for Airports
The book details how Building Information Modelling is being deployed in the planning, design, construction and future operation of the Istanbul New Airport
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Funding announced for rural and northern Ontario bridge projects
The projects include the rehabilitation of a bridge in Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation community and a replacement for the collapsed Port Bruce Bridge in Elgin County.
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Feds invest in Winnipeg Airport’s Cargo Capacity
The construction of a 13,000 square-metre cargo logistics facility will include space for cold storage and perishable commodities, live animal handling and more.
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Construction begins on new NWT all-season highway
The Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road is a new 97km gravel road that is expected to take up to three years to complete.
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Feds spending over $45M for Gaspésie railway rehab
The project involves repairing 10 parts of the railway over 127km between Port-Daniel–Gascons and Gaspé as well as reinforcement work.
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Ontario’s Hurontario LRT project Awarded
The winning team, Mobilinx, includes IBI Group, Morrison Hershfield, Arcadis and Exp on the design team.
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Feds commit $30M for environmental planning for NWT trade corridor
Construction of all-season infrastructure to the Slave Geological Province Corridor has the potential to bring major economic development opportunities by reducing the costs of operating existing mines.
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Funding confirmed for Quebec City transit plan
Once complete, Quebec City’s public transit network will include two trambus lines over a total of 15km, as well as a 23km-long tramway line.
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Shortlist announced for Ontario’s QEW/Credit River Improvement project
The project involves bridge construction and rehabilitation along a 2.6 km-long stretch of roadway located in the City of Mississauga.
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Enhancing Rail Service in Saskatchewan
Feds investing some $12.4M to relieve congestion along transport routes in the province.
