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MISSISSAUGA, ONT. \u2014 The City of Mississauga has selected design and engineering firm Stantec to lead the detailed design and contract administration on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Corridor, which includes more than seven kilometres of bus rapid transit (BRT) with eight stops.<\/p>\n
According to a release, the Dundas BRT Mississauga East segment has an estimated project budget of $580 million, which includes design and construction, land acquisition and additional regional utility upgrades.<\/p>\n
Stantec will provide consulting, design, tender preparation, procurement support, construction, post-construction and maintenance period administration services. Work will also include utility relocation co-ordination, permitting and approvals facilitation.<\/p>\n
The release states the project will include environmentally friendly practices and materials to minimize the project\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n
Stantec\u2019s water group will also be working with partner CIMA+ on 12,500 metres of watermain and approximately 12,600 metres of wastewater main replacement, using a combination of trenchless tunnelling and open-cut techniques.<\/p>\n
In all the Dundas BRT Mississauga East design will include dedicated median bus lanes and use Intelligent Transportation Systems for signal timing and transit priority. There will be new and upgraded stops equipped with improved accessibility for all passengers.<\/p>\n
Once complete, the corridor will feature an enhanced boulevard based on \u201ccomplete street principles, which will include cycle tracks and sidewalks to support all road users with safe, attractive travel options,\u201d the release adds.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n