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"City of Calgary to distribute thousands of masks through Transit, Police and Housing partners"
"Some councillors say they will carry around masks and personally give them to Calgarians at..." (Kanygin, 2020) Click here for full article References: Kanygin, J. (2020,...
"Transit and parking fees to make a return to City of Regina before end of June"
"Parking enforcement will resume in the downtown area on June 15th. The goal is ensure ample parking for people who wish..." (CBC, 2020) Click here for full article...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below: https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3d
"Hamilton councillors test-drive ideas to recoup losses from transit service"
"And it is poised to potentially see about $280,000 evaporate from Mohawk College’s students, as the city suspends its transit pass contract with the..." (Werner, 2020) Click...
"15 tips for a safe trip on public transit in Metro Vancouver during the pandemic"
"And this means many people in Metro Vancouver will be returning to public transit over the coming weeks and months — quite possibly for the..." (Chan, 2020) Click here for...
"HSR facing huge revenue hit as Mohawk, McMaster look to opt out of student transit deals"
"They've been a boon for the city too, generating $8,691,702 in 2019 and accounting for approximately 23 per cent of ..." (Taekema, 2020) Click here for full article...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below: https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3d
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below: https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3d
"Garneau expands required use of face masks on planes, trains, ships and transit"
"Railway operators will have to notify passengers to wear a face covering when physical distancing of two metres from others can't..." (Press, 2020) Click here for full...
"Quebec seeks to fast-track major projects to stimulate pandemic-affected economy"
"Treasury Board President Christian Dube tabled Bill 61 Wednesday, which he said will make the government "more agile" in stimulating Quebec's economy through major..."...
"Public transit's rough ride during the pandemic will reshape communities"
"Contagious diseases have always generated urban transformation. Late 19th- and early 20th-century health scares focused blame on poor, crowded, inner-city neighbourhoods....
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below: https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3d