GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

[Neutrino]

Have a look at Jennifer Gray’s presentation to the Board on Key Performance indicators.... has a scoreboard indicator for Capital Project Milestones which shows that there are 124 project milestones to be completed in FY 2018. As of June, 30 have been completed versus a traget of 35.
The burning question is..... what are these 124 milestones?
One would hope that this is a sign that ML is moving to greater transparency, and would divulge these on requests.... but just in case:
To anyone out there who has the funding to file FOI requests: hint, hint....

- Paul

Tweet this at the Star and G&M reporters!

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Regardless of when it died it’s dead now, and “GO Expansion” has taken its place. I have this on good authority.

DMs work well for reporters, and they typically are quite responsive!

 

[Allandale25]

Barrie Line construction. https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/8...ect-go-transit-s-barrie-train-line-this-fall/

‘Major’ infrastructure upgrades will affect GO Transit’s Barrie train line this fall
Portion of track will be closed on two separate weekends in October

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Barrie Line construction. https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/8...ect-go-transit-s-barrie-train-line-this-fall/

Short term loss for long term gain. Glad to see it.

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

I need updates on
-Kitchener Line
-Stoufville Line
-Hamilton situation
-Niagara Extension

Thanks.

 

[timio]

Kitchener: still slow.

 

[hw621]

I need updates on
-Kitchener Line
-Stoufville Line
-Hamilton situation
-Niagara Extension

Thanks.

Metrolinx does not care about these lines. It is MetroLakeshoreBarrielinx

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

Metrolinx does not care about these lines. It is MetroLakeshoreBarrielinx

Markham voted big for Doug so I expect something movement there.

 

[Allandale25]

I need updates on
-Kitchener Line
-Stoufville Line
-Hamilton situation
-Niagara Extension

Thanks.

Have you read the latest report from the Capital Projects Group for the September 14th Metrolinx Board meeting?

 

[mdrejhon]

-Hamilton situation

Metrolinx only gave a very terse update on Hamilton. They're obviously hedging on the muncipal election.

Reading local Hamilton news shows a fair bit of drama, given that Metrolinx has now paused expropriations until after the election. About half of the needed properties are now bought up.

I am monitoring the Hamilton situation extremely closely. My spouse Alain Bureau is a candidate in the election (Ward 3 city councillor) as one of the top 3 front runners in our highly competitive dozen-competitor ward -- I even helped prep a specially wrapped cargo bike as we are advocates of more balanced transportation choices (transit/pedestrian/cycle). LRT has become a very political issue in Hamilton (yet again) unfortunately, with a big fight about to brew between the NO/YES camps. I am currently aware of both sides prepping for a big fight when the lawn signs begins blossoming late September.

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

Have you read the latest report from the Capital Projects Group for the September 14th Metrolinx Board meeting?

Not yet!

Metrolinx only gave a very terse update on Hamilton. They're obviously hedging on the muncipal election.

Reading local Hamilton news shows a fair bit of drama, given that Metrolinx has now paused expropriations until after the election. About half of the needed properties are now bought up.

I am monitoring the Hamilton situation extremely closely. My spouse Alain Bureau is a candidate in the election (Ward 3 city councillor) as one of the top 3 front runners in our highly competitive dozen-competitor ward -- I even helped prep a specially wrapped cargo bike as we are advocates of more balanced transportation choices (transit/pedestrian/cycle). LRT has become a very political issue in Hamilton (yet again) unfortunately, with a big fight about to brew between the NO/YES camps. I am currently aware of both sides prepping for a big fight when the lawn signs begins blossoming late September.

Unfortunate to hear. I hope the LRT goes through. What about the Hamilton and Niagara rail extension?

 

[mdrejhon]

What about the Hamilton and Niagara rail extension?

I see lots of slow progress going on. There appears to be intermittent/active construction at Confederation GO and Grimsby GO.

 

[hw621]

^great series of videos! Do you have a team working for you?

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

I see lots of slow progress going on. There appears to be intermittent/active construction at Confederation GO and Grimsby GO.

What do you think about the other lines/progress system wide?

 

[hw621]

It is time now to contact the candidate-become-MPP and remind them of said conversation and inquire about the current status of the project.

likely response:
”I have spoken to the Premier’s office and have been told that I misspoke”

OK I followed up, and here is the response. Interpretation anyone?