Category Archives: Hamilton

Metrolinx Reveals Preferred Revenue Tools, But Says Little About Investment

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Steve

On April 2, 2013, Metrolinx released a list of the preferred “revenue tools” in its forthcoming “Investment Strategy”. Public consultation until today featured a longer list, and several of the options fell off of the table thanks to public and … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grand Plan, Beyond 416, Fares & Fare Collection, Finance, GO Transit, Hamilton, Transit | 35 Comments

Metrolinx Updates The Big Move, Announces Priorities for Phase 2 Projects (Updated)

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Steve

Updated December 6, 2012 at 11:20 am: A warmed over version of the Board of Trade presentation was given to the Metrolinx Board by President & CEO Bruce McCuaig at the Board meeting on December 5.  There were a few … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grand Plan, Beyond 416, Finance, GO Transit, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Transit | 36 Comments

Not Quite Greased Lightning: GO Transit to Electrify, Eventually

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Steve

Today, Metrolinx released its long-awaited study of GO Transit electrification.  I will comment on this in more detail over the next day or so, but here are preliminary observations while the news is fresh. Updated 4:30 pm: The study appendices … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grand Plan, Beyond 416, Commuter Rail Electrification, GO Transit, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Transit | 56 Comments

LRT For Hamilton, Maybe

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Steve

The Metrolinx Board Meeting agenda for February 19 includes the Draft Benefits Case Analysis for Hamilton’s King-Main LRT corridor. The route would link McMaster University with Eastgate Square, and the alignment would be the same for either an LRT or … Continue reading →

Posted in Hamilton, Transit | 23 Comments