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Superstar
Would you happen to have a copy?
It's not hard to find - https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&..._occt=any&safe=images&as_filetype=&as_rights=
Would you happen to have a copy?
I really don't appreciate being played - it's not like there was any question what document I was referring to, when I gave the date and number of pages.
Ontario Budget 2016:
- Hamilton LRT — The Province will cover the capital costs of building the LRT, up to $1 billion. New, modern light rail vehicles on tracks separated from regular traffic will offer speedy service from McMaster University through downtown Hamilton to Queenston Traffic Circle. The environmental assessment process is expected to be completed in early 2017, construction will start in 2019, and the LRT will be in service by 2024.
There are many other reasons, including economic development, that Hamilton LRT exists -- it's not just there for speedy service.Got to love that "speedy" service quote![]()
Yes, very good magazine article (with recent info) that just got also published online.Some good info in this story
http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/passenger/light-rail/hamilton-lrt-making-progress.html
Some good info in this story
http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/passenger/light-rail/hamilton-lrt-making-progress.html
Yes, very good magazine article (with recent info) that just got also published online.
It is a really interesting (printed) railroad magazine to read too, for those curious.
This was the first I've heard of an underpass at King East & East Bend. Not sure how I feel about that. Some houses would likely need to be removed.
AECOM awarded transit contract from Metrolinx with CA$100-million maximum value
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that it has been selected to provide technical advisory services on the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Mississauga and Brampton, Canada, and the Hamilton LRT project in Hamilton, Canada, for Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
The seven-year contract has a CA$100-million aggregate maximum value. The Hurontario LRT and Hamilton LRT projects are part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history and are expected to have an impressive impact on regional transit by providing crucial links between many of the existing lines, as well as on the local economy, by creating jobs and attracting more investments in the area.
AECOM will lead the development of the reference concept designs, project specific output specifications and related design and planning activities; provide assistance with the Alternative Financing and Procurement request for quotation/request for proposal development and related in-market support; and support the construction and implementation phases providing technical compliance oversight and acting in an associated advisory role.
“We are excited to be a part of such important infrastructure projects for Ontario, which will improve mobility for people moving through these corridors and connect them to the region’s existing transit lines,” said Michael S. Burke, AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This is a great opportunity to again demonstrate AECOM’s proficiency in delivering complex and essential transportation projects around the world.”
The Hurontario LRT project will consist of 20 kilometers (12 miles) of new light rail installation along Hurontario Street from Port Credit GO Station to Brampton Gateway Terminal. Twenty-two stops and a service loop in the downtown Mississauga City Centre/Square One area will be included, as well as a maintenance storage facility in the Highway 407 area. An estimated up to CA$1.4 billion capital cost will be provincially funded.
The Hamilton LRT project will include approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) of new light rail that will connect McMaster University through downtown Hamilton to Queenston Circle as well as a connection to the West Harbour GO Station and potentially the waterfront. The project also includes a high-order pedestrian connection to the Hamilton GO Centre Station, and a maintenance and storage facility. The estimated up to CA$1 billion capital cost for this project will also be provincially funded.
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That is probably the uncertainity on the A-line routing north of King, as they are comsidering potential James St N bypasses to preserve its heritage (to you Bramptonites, sounds familiar?).Interesting that these two projects have been bundled together from a design perspective. Makes sense!
Also interesting that the Hurontario description provides a very detailed route, while the Hamilton one simply says "through downtown Hamilton". The Main St option lives!
PS: IMO running along Main the entire time is preferable to King. The Main St ROW is wider for the majority of the length, is a straight shot, is closer to the Hunter GO station, and wouldn't require a new bridge over the 403.
That is probably the uncertainity on the A-line routing north of King, as they are comsidering potential James St N bypasses to preserve its heritage (to you Bramptonites, sounds familiar?).
The B-line is almost definite to stay on King, even though Main also made sense too. The decision seemed to have been made a long ago.
I expect some announcement in the springtime on the study options.