Once the contract is concluded, Alstom would manufacture tram cars like these at its plant in La Pocatière. (Image from Ville de Québec) TRAM TRACKER: Rolling stock deal close, ad campaign set, court challenge dropped Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec City’s tramway project took another major step forward last week when the city and…
This image shows the street view facing west of the tramway under the city’s chosen option, allowing one lane of traffic in each direction and the placement of stops on either side. (Image from Ville de Québec) TRAM TRACKER: City sticks with proposed stations for Collège Garnier stretch Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Saying it respects the “will of the citizens,” city officials last week…
TRAM TRACKER: Tramway foes lose in court, poll shows suburbs cool to project Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The clock is ticking down on the deadline for a group opposed to Quebec…
TRAM TRACKER: Deadline delays possible to avoid Ottawa system problems, Marchand says Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The year 2023 has been circled on the Quebec City tramway…
Group files notice to stop preparatory work on tramway Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A group opposed to Quebec City’s tramway project has filed a formal notice (mise…
This image shows new proposed tramway station infrastructure at the Université Laval hub. (Image from Ville de Québec) TRAM TRACKER: City reveals plans for Université Laval and Limoilou stations Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The pace is picking up in the city’s campaign to spell out…
This mobile information kiosk will be visiting busy places in the city to provide information on the tramway project. (Image from Ville de Québec) New city poll shows slight bump in support for tramway project Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The city has released a poll it commissioned showing a modest increase…