Events

Overbudget and delayed transit projects have become a significant concern in Canada, forcing a rethink of what has gone wrong. Consider the following examples:

• Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT line: Approved in 2011 and originally slated for completion by 2020, this project is still under construction five years later and over budget by hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Ottawa’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) service, the O-Train: This project has been plagued with issues, including a derailment in 2021, and has faced significant delays.
• Edmonton’s LRT connecting to the southeast area of the city: Initially approved in 2009, this project has faced structural issues and has been delayed indefinitely.
• Montreal’s REM (Réseau express métropolitain): This project has faced multiple delays and budget overruns, with the initial cost estimate of $6.3 billion now expected to exceed $7.5 billion.

This webinar will delve into the root causes of these issues and explore potential solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transit project delivery including:

• Common causes of budget overruns and delays in transit projects.
• Case studies of notable transit projects that faced these challenges but also projects that were on time and on budget.
• Strategies for better project management and risk mitigation.

This webinar is being organized and moderated by Natasha Apollonova, a member of TABE’s Board of Directors.