An interesting example of progressive non-BRT bus improvement in North America is Québec City's Metrobus system.
The system was first launched in 1992, addressing the basics (higher frequencies, longer stop spacing, some bus lanes on busier corridors) and has been expanding progressively since.
Il fallait s'y attendre. Le projet structurant de transport collectif du Grand Sud Ouest et celui de Laval disparaissent du PQI.
À cause de coûts de construction hors contrôle et du manque de planification, la fenêtre d'opportunité c'est bel et bien fermée.
www.journaldequebec.com/2025/04/01/d...
I've watched a few interviews of Canadian officials on US media.
The Canadians made pretty clear that the problem is not just the tariffs but the 51st state/governor Trudeau insanity.
But the US journalists kept glossing over or ignoring it.
US commentariat in deep denial.
It currently takes 10.5 hours by train to travel from Quebec City to Toronto via Montreal. If Canada proceeds with a high-speed rail system, the trip would take only 4.5 hours.
This project is a no-brainer.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
CDPQ Infra confirmed that the REM's north and west branches are opening this October. The airport branch is still scheduled for 2027.
parkingreform.org/donald-shoup/
My condolences to Donald Shoup, author of The High Cost of Free Parking
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
Gilles Lehouillier, ardent défenseur du troisième lien, ne sollicitera pas un nouveau mandat du maire de Lévis
Québec too is withdrawing US alcohol from the provincially-owned monopolist retailer SAQ.
www.lapresse.ca/actualites/g...
Un passage vers la station de métro est également prévu dans ce dossier 👌
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
La CAQ a trouvé un autre prétexte pour tuer le tramway de Québec 👀
m.youtube.com/watch?v=y6M-...
Interesting case for regional rail in Ottawa
The return of the Northlander chugs forward! Ontario announces the contract award for the construction of stops on the northern part of the line, and unveils the new Northlander train livery. More: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
The Narwhal?
Petite-Patrie for a strong sense of community, and Verdun also in the same vein
Toronto's best hope is that they give the removal work to Metrolinx. It will take 12 years to plan and design, and the cost will grow to $200 million per km and might never be finished.
