The City of Winnipeg is moving forward on the planned expansion of bus rapid transit to connect the eastern portion of the city.
Rapid Transit Moves East: Winnipeg’s Plan for Extending BRT
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Rapid Transit Articles
Bishop Grandin Off-Ramp Closing at Pembina for Rapid Transit Construction
The off-ramp from eastbound Bishop Grandin Boulevard to Pembina Highway is temporary closing tonight. The closure is in effect from 8 p.m. until Sunday, April 16 at midnight to accommodate piling construction for the southwest rapid transitway overpass structure....
Study Launched for Winnipeg’s Second BRT Corridor
The wheels on Winnipeg’s plan to push rapid transit forward continue to turn.
Winnipeg Finds $120M in Savings for BRT
Winnipeg taxpayers will save about $120 million on the second phase of the Southwest Rapid Transitway.
Manitoba Hydro Approves Sale of BRT Land for $19M
WINNIPEG — The second phase of bus rapid transit is one step closer to being a done deal.
Bidder Chosen for Southwest Rapid Transitway
Plenary Roads Winnipeg has been named the preferred bidder to construct the Southwest Rapid Transitway (stage 2) and Pembina Highway Underpass project. Plenary Roads Winnipeg achieved the highest score for its combined technical and financial submission for the...
Open House to Show Off Plans for Phase 2 of BRT
Winnipeg residents can get a look at the second phase of bus rapid transit today. The city is holding a public information session to view the design of Stage 2 of the Southwest Transitway, extending from Jubilee Avenue to the University of Manitoba. Residents are...
‘Peggers Slam Brakes on Rapid Transit Expansion
The majority of Winnipeggers don't want to see the second phase of rapid transit to the University of Manitoba completed without having a say on the project. A new Probe Research poll finds that 71 percent of those surveyed would like to vote on whether or not the...
VIDEO: City Funding $137.5M of Southwest Rapid Transit Extension
The City of Winnipeg is setting aside $137.5 million to fund the completion of the Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor to the University of Manitoba. The $350 million project will see the city contribute $10 million and $127.5 million from the 2014 and 2015 budget...
Public Invited to View Southwest Transitway Extension Plans
A public open house next week will give Winnipeg residents a chance to look at the plans for stage two of the Southwest Transitway. Attendees will be able to see alignment displays, provide feedback, and speak with the project team who will be on hand to answer any...
Coun. Swandel to Ask for Vehicle Registration Revenue
Deputy Mayor and St. Norbert councillor Justin Swandel will call on the province Wednesday to use the $35 vehicle registration increase fee to help fund municipal infrastructure, including rapid transit. The Manitoba government announced the increase in its 2012...
City Testing New Rapid Transit Corridor
Winnipeg Transit is testing out the new 3.6-kilometre Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor Transitway, and as a result, the public is being asked to stay off the Transitway. Officials have been actively testing the corridor since December 16, 2011, with buses reaching...
