Winnipeg, MB - Expansion of the City’s rapid transit network continued today with the naming of MMM Group Limited as the preferred bidder to undertake a functional study to examine possible routes for a rapid transit corridor connecting east Winnipeg with the downtown.
Following a Request For Proposal (RFP) process which concluded in August 2016, MMM Group Limited was selected as the preferred bidder by achieving the highest score for its combined technical and financial submission for the project.
A functional study sets out the conceptual design, identifies associated transportation improvements as well as the broad implementation strategy for the Eastern Transitway. It represents the next step toward the further implementation of rapid transit in Winnipeg.
This project will also include a review of road network improvements including functional designs for both an extension to Stadacona Avenue, and upgrades/modifications to the existing Red River crossing (Louise Bridge). The project also includes a functional study for a new transit garage.
Significant public engagement will be a cornerstone of this project, setting a new standard for thoroughness and making extensive use of best practices, all under the purview of the City’s Office of Public Engagement.
Work on the study will be undertaken throughout the next year, with an anticipated completion date of Spring 2018.
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